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We’ve all dreamed of it. Taking something that we are super passionate about and just running with it. But how many of us can really say we’ve taken that leap of faith? At the age of sixteen, Kayla Bell did exactly that. Rather than sitting by daydreaming and hoping that maybe someday these amazing opportunities would just fall into place, she put in the time, effort, and hard work to make them happen. Not only that, but she did it her way. Now working in Los Angeles as a stylist, designer, and brand owner, Kayla clearly has no intentions of...

With the chaos and demands that dominate our everyday lives, it can be hard to balance both a paycheck and the passions that drive us. One person who is breaking the mold by combining work and play is Braden Timm. Braden is a financial analyst at Amazon who is also making a name for himself as a rising social media brand photographer. Braden has gone from taking photos on his iPhone to becoming a go-to photographer for branded content in just eight years… All while maintaining his day job. So what’s his secret? As a part of his job at...

It’s hard not to want to try out all of the new vibrant fitness choices available. However, the class price tag ain’t cheap, especially when you are wanting to cycle with your favorite instructor at one spot and then catch your yoga guru at another. For some, the class format may also seem overwhelming as it is easy to feel inadequate and fade into the background in a large class where everyone seems to move to the beat and know what they are doing. So, most people end up settling into their tried and true treadmill routine or with a...

Known for its fun online presence and social media feeds filled with anthropomorphized, so-called “ugly” produce, the San Francisco startup delivers grocery boxes of affordable food that the traditional supply chain tends to overlook. Whether it’s scarring, insect damage or oversupply, Imperfect Produce is always on the lookout for undervalued food in need of rescue. This might include packaged goods that are short coded or mislabeled, or produce rejected by traditional grocers on cosmetic grounds. While their marketing materials often feature conjoined carrots and misshapen mangos with craft store googly eyes, their most common complaint from customers is that the...