For elder Millennials and Generation X, a youthful infatuation with shrooms was practically a rite of passage. But where past generations’ fungi phase typically involved tripping at concerts or watching The Wizard of Oz while playing Dark Side of the Moon, the modern youth mushroom movement has more laudable goals …
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While many artists focus on getting their music playlisted, streaming platforms like Spotify are just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to building a sustainable income as an artist or musician. The key to thriving financially in the music industry? It’s all about diversification and collaboration. Plan Your …
Read More »Making It Through Hard Times as an Artist
For the majority of artists out there, whether painters, singers or anyone who makes art, when economic times are hard, there are fewer people who will buy their work. However, the problem with these generalizations is that the economy is so huge that there are variations in many places. For …
Read More »What a Surreal Cult Classic 1980s Film Can Teach Businesses About Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Director David Lynch’s 1980s surreal cult classic Blue Velvet involved peeling away the veneer of suburban normalcy to reveal the seedy underbelly below. Set in an idyllic small town, the film begins with an iconic opening sequence of blue skies, white picket fences, red roses and neighborhood cheer before burrowing …
Read More »5 Tips To Protect Your Mental Health in Social Media-Dominant Careers
I’ve been staring at a blank page for the better part of a week trying to decide how to navigate this article. This topic is talked about SO heavily, and despite how potent the words are, daily we all still experience burnout, imposter syndrome and comparisons due to social media …
Read More »7 Tips for Eco-Friendly Cannabis: How To Cultivate and Sell Sustainably
There’s a clean weed revolution bursting through the soil. The legal weed industry is trailblazing, yet many of its nascent laws ignored the industry’s impact on the environment. Weed users are conscious of Earth and don’t want to add to excessive plastic waste. How much plastic waste? Data is hard …
Read More »The Role of AI in Modern Composition
The music industry is undergoing a shift, powered by AI. From the creative process itself to sound engineering, AI is reshaping how music is made, produced and consumed. My name is Victoria Chynoweth, and I am a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, TEDx speaker and CEO of Victorious PR. As …
Read More »Bridging Justice and Mental Health: Considerations for a Journey in Forensic Programming
Working in the clinical field for more than 15 years, I often see how mental health intersects with the legal system in ways that demand not just compassion, but also specialized expertise. At critical legal junctures, obtaining a forensic evaluation can be the difference between undesirable outcomes and justice. When …
Read More »The Unfortunate Reality of Lying in Business — And How We Can Deal With It
“Well, the truth is . . .” “Well, if you really want me to tell you the truth . . .” “If I’m being honest . . .” “To tell you the truth . . .” How many times have you heard these phrases? Probably too many times to count. …
Read More »Mastering the Art of Dialogue: Writing Natural and Engaging Conversations
In the world of fiction, dialogue is the lifeblood that pumps through the veins of every great story. It’s the invisible thread that weaves characters together, propels plots forward and breathes life into the static words on a page. But for many aspiring writers, crafting authentic and engaging dialogue can …
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