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According to the cliché, less is more. I happen to agree. In this week's episode, I'll talk about the benefits of minimalism and how I utilize it in my own life to save on space, money, decisions, and time.

Charleston is a beautiful and vibrant city, and one that I was so happy to explore! Listen here for my itinerary and thoughts on the benefits of solo travel!

"Wellness" is now a buzz word. Vastly overused and a catch-all to be used by anyone doing anything remotely "healthy." So, what really is wellness? Is it more than just fleeting trends? In this week's episode, I'll talk about those questions and how we should all re-envision "wellness" as being truly individual... because it is.

"Burnt out." "In a rut." "No motivation." We have all been there. In this week's episode, I'll talk about the different types of burnout and what you can do to help overcome them. From prioritizing, accepting the things you don't have time for, the golden rule of beating procrastination, etc., these tips will help you get out of your funk. I'll also talk about time management strategies that have helped me and can hopefully help you get the most out of the time you have!

I'm back! Now as the newly rebranded Social Half podcast, I get into my new life in Wilmington, North Carolina including my new hobbies of cooking, baking, pottery, and volunteering with turtles. I'll talk about what it was like planning my move and actually doing it and how to handle such rapid change.

are you trying to read more books? maybe you're an avid reader trying to get a few more in each year, or maybe you're just trying to get into the habit, but here i layout seven tips to help you read more!

itinerary inspiration if you plan to visit the island of oahu!

capsule travel system? i discuss my thoughts on the brand cadence which is a company changing the way you store toiletries when you travel!

i list everything i packed in my carry-on and backpack for a month in one of my favorite tropical destinations!

a little insight into my travel process! how i pick a place to stay, my flights, and things to do!

it's a new year, with new reading goals! if you need some book inspiration, or want to know what graced my bookshelf in 2022, here you go! i read the overview of each book and end with my top 5 recommendations!

everyone should have a hobby! the options are endless, and i wanted to compile a list of the coolest hobbies. pick one and give it a try for a week, month, or even the year!

2023 is going to be a good year! my resolutions range from reading 52 books to getting a new hobby. maybe one of these will inspire a resolution of your own!

what's one thing for me that's about to change forever? my age. as i take in these last few moments as a 22-year-old, i reflect with 73 questions relevant to my life right now and i will be back in one year to answer the same questions, but, you know, as a 23-year-old.

in this episode, i talk about my favorite travel companies and brands! i also give a few tips on how to make traveling easier!

in this episode, i talk about the ~amazing~ food places found in spokane, washington! i also talk about some of the other activities that one can do in this city!

in this episode, i summarize the book atomic habits by james clear. i go over every single chapter and talk about whether i think it is worth the read!

in this episode, i talk a bit about some of the places i went while visiting vail! it is a great summer activity as they have farmer's markets, fishing, shopping, and so much more! plus, it is absolutely gorgeous!

in this episode, i talk about some of the books i have read recently ranging from thrillers to writing advice to nonfiction! i would recommend reading any of these books!

in this episode, i talk about some of the places i visited while i was in kirkland, washington! i also give a travel tip on what i like to do to keep track of the places i visit!

in this episode, i finish off the college advice series with general recommendations that can fit for all four years! i hope all this information makes your college experience better!

in this episode, i talk about the advice i would give for someone in their junior and senior year of college! from capitalizing on your situation to playing in all the intramural sports that you can, you will want to soak in these two years!

in this episode, i talk about some advice for freshman and sophomore year in college! from living in a freshman dorm to the best times to do study abroad programs; this episode is full of advice for these years of your college career!

in this episode, i talk about the what i packed in my carry-on and backpack for a month trip to washington! 

in this episode, i talk about some of the post-grad plans that i debated on and eventually what i decided on doing after my college graduation. i also talk about how our commencement went and what that was like!

in this episode, i explore the novel death comes for the archbishop by willa cather and her incorporation of the historical figure kit carson. i analyze why cather decided to include this figure and how it contributed to the era of modernism.

the first semester of my senior year i got to take a scuba diving class at my school! for around 6 weeks we learned the basics of scuba and practiced in our university pool. in november, i got certified in lake couer d'alene and i am looking forward to going on my first scuba adventure (hopefully somewhere tropical)!!

finishing off the series with a little bit about the minor i received here at gonzaga! it is part of a special program at gu that you have to apply to as a freshman, and frankly there is no other experience like it! i met so many great people and got to talk about a lot of topics that don't come up in most other classes. i learned a lot about myself and can't wait to translate what i learned into my post-graduation life!!

this week, i take you through the various classes i took to get my business major at gonzaga university. i also talk about my experience getting this major and what led me to pursue this second degree versus others. also, i highly recommend looking into a school with entrepreneurship concentrations because that has been the best part of my business degree at gu!!

i have spent the past four years working towards my english degree and i am one class away from getting it! i take you through every single english course that i have taken at gonzaga and i take you through the general requirements needed to get it! i truly think that this is one of the most valuable degrees that a person can get!

today i am talking about some of the various crafts that i have done throughout my college career! from painting a die board, to making a cloud costume to a denim/tulle jacket, i have done a lot of crafty things over these past four years! hopefully you can get a little inspiration to create something of your own!!

if you're looking for some good book recommendations this is the perfect place to start! this is a list of all my favorite books that i have ever read which consists of a lot of fiction thrillers if im being honest! i also mention some nonfiction books that are great and a story that i think everyone should read! i tried super hard to make sure there were no spoilers, but if one slipped through the cracks, my bad!!

hey everyone! decorating a dorm room can come with its challenges depending on where you are and the type of room that you have. in this episode, i take you through some of the things i did for designing my room and then eventually, how i upcycled some furniture when i was able to move out of the dorms! there are definitely some creative ways that you can get more bang for your buck while achieving a room aesthetic that you want!

my new years resolutions were a bit of a bust for 2021. however, im taking all of that experience and applying it to the ones i made for 2022! im also excited to have an overall theme for the new year, and i talk a little bit about that!