Have you ever discovered something cool just a little too late? For me, that’s Scratch Magazine. Manjula Martin, editor and publisher, started Scratch two years ago to expand the conversation around writing and commerce. Or, as she explains, to answer questions about “that nagging, quiet specter of money that hovers over creative professions.” But could […]
Yesterday evening, I was blindsided with a crippling migraine. I had planned on spending the evening strolling to a neighborhood restaurant to celebrate my sweet boyfriend’s birthday, but my body had other ideas. He brought me some Tylenol, a bottle of water, and ordered take out. Instead of celebratory patio drinks, I was in bed, […]
Why does everyone seem to think someone else’s job is cooler than theirs? Common sense tells us the grass isn’t actually greener on the other side, and yet, it’s normal to think your friends have it better. During my former gig as a concert promoter, I was constantly being asked to grab coffee, lunch, or […]
The following blog post is part #TheRoad to Financial Wellness Blog Tour. Over a period of 30 days, the Phroogal team will go to 30 locations to raise awareness about financial empowerment. Today they will be in Nashville! Our goals is to help people learn about money by starting the conversation. We understand that local […]
For those of us who’ve earned salaries in creative fields, the thought of overtime pay is often looked at as a pipe dream. Although Federal Law requires workers to be paid time-and-a-half after 40 hours, workers classified in executive or professional roles are excluded if they earn more than $23,600 per year. Is this fair? […]
A digital scale can be both your best friend and worst enemy. Yesterday, I felt the familiar sting of betrayal after completing one of my most dreaded chores: the post-vacation weigh in. I could hardly believe my eyes when I peered down at the numbers. For those of you keeping tabs, you may remember the […]
I think it’s safe to say most of us would love to reach financial freedom. The problem is we have no clue how to get there. Whether financial freedom means early retirement, the ability to work a more fulfilling job or simply less time on someone else’s watch—it feels elusive and out of reach for […]
I recently quit my side hustle. You know that nagging feeling that surfaces when you’ve worked too much? Have completely neglected proper diet and exercise? Or didn’t budget for enough alone time? This time, I actually listened. Even a side hustle with one of the coolest, most progressive companies in existence couldn’t make working 60+ […]
There are a lot of things more important than one’s net worth. Recently, I volunteered for a coding workshop for girls, stopped to watch some pinwheels at dusk, took a long walk through Shelby Bottoms Park, saw the stunning work of fifty ceramists, and spent some quality time with my cat. I would argue that […]
One of my most vivid memories of this past holiday season was relaxing around a square table with family casually chatting about politics. I was probably enjoying my second chocolate chip covered cannoli when my cousin halted the debate over changes in a local recycling program and friendly jabs at 2016 presidential hopefuls. “I have […]
