// about us
Anastasia and Gisela are two young, independent professionals navigating the colliding worlds of business and pleasure in New York City.
// about us
Anastasia and Gisela are two young, independent professionals navigating the colliding worlds of business and pleasure in New York City.
The Freedom of Failure, and Ultimately of Success
For years, I’ve been telling myself that failure, unlike success, opens all the possibilities. Failure gives you the chance to reevaluate and refocus. It provides endless chances to “fail better.” The big catch? Success can do all of that too, and more.
The Freedom of Failure, and Ultimately of Success
For years, I’ve been telling myself that failure, unlike success, opens all the possibilities. Failure gives you the chance to reevaluate and refocus. It provides endless chances to “fail better.” The big catch? Success can do all of that too, and more.
The Art of Scotch: Sh*t Just Got Real
See that baller scotch collection? It belongs to your new go-to resource for all things scotch, Jessica Rothenberg. Get to know her (and 5 different high end scotches) at our upcoming tasting this November.
The Art of Scotch: Sh*t Just Got Real
See that baller scotch collection? It belongs to your new go-to resource for all things scotch, Jessica Rothenberg. Get to know her (and 5 different high end scotches) at our upcoming tasting this November.
How to Break Into Fashion & Beauty
There are plenty of paths into the professional worlds of fashion and beauty—buying, merchandising, designing, marketing, even writing about the style trends you love to follow. Just ask our own Anastasia, who works in licensing, and who recently shared her story with the Daily Muse.
How to Break Into Fashion & Beauty
There are plenty of paths into the professional worlds of fashion and beauty—buying, merchandising, designing, marketing, even writing about the style trends you love to follow. Just ask our own Anastasia, who works in licensing, and who recently shared her story with the Daily Muse.
Gisela’s Top 3 Awkward Subway Moments (and How To Handle Them)
Ah, the New York City subway. You never know if you’re going to meet a new friend, spot a celebrity, or sit next to someone with an invisible pet bird. The majority of seasoned New Yorkers approach this face-to-face version of chat roulette by skillfully ignoring the masses, but sometimes an awkward situation occurs that is just impossible to ignore. So, what do you do?
Gisela’s Top 3 Awkward Subway Moments (and How To Handle Them)
Ah, the New York City subway. You never know if you’re going to meet a new friend, spot a celebrity, or sit next to someone with an invisible pet bird. The majority of seasoned New Yorkers approach this face-to-face version of chat roulette by skillfully ignoring the masses, but sometimes an awkward situation occurs that is just impossible to ignore. So, what do you do?
The New Normal of Shame-Free Saving
I used to feel so guilty about going into a coffee shop to only use the bathroom that I would always end up buying something that I didn’t even want. No longer.
The New Normal of Shame-Free Saving
I used to feel so guilty about going into a coffee shop to only use the bathroom that I would always end up buying something that I didn’t even want. No longer.
Eff Student Loans: Take Free Classes Online
While I’m totally a supporter of graduate school and other formal educational institutions, I feel like a lot of 20-somethings end up going back to school as a distraction from a stalled career. Everyone gets that itch to do something different and to learn things outside of our daily routine, but unfortunately acting on that can come with a $100K+ price tag. And for people that don’t have outside support to cover those costs, there tend to be fairly limited options.
Eff Student Loans: Take Free Classes Online
While I’m totally a supporter of graduate school and other formal educational institutions, I feel like a lot of 20-somethings end up going back to school as a distraction from a stalled career. Everyone gets that itch to do something different and to learn things outside of our daily routine, but unfortunately acting on that can come with a $100K+ price tag. And for people that don’t have outside support to cover those costs, there tend to be fairly limited options.
Top Five: Making New Friends in NYC
This crazy city can feel surprisingly lonely at times, but fortunately making friends isn’t as daunting as it might seem. In the four years that I’ve been in New York, I’ve gotten pretty tight with several people (including my current boyfriend) that I didn’t know from my pre-NYC life.
Top Five: Making New Friends in NYC
This crazy city can feel surprisingly lonely at times, but fortunately making friends isn’t as daunting as it might seem. In the four years that I’ve been in New York, I’ve gotten pretty tight with several people (including my current boyfriend) that I didn’t know from my pre-NYC life.
