Welcome to Hoboken, the Mile Square city right across the river from NYC! Charming streets? Check. Bustling local businesses? Check. Access to New York? Triple check! We moved to Hoboken back in 2021 and today I am bringing you a virtual walking tour of my neighborhood. I’ll share more about why we moved to Hoboken from NYC (and how it compares to living in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan), what I love about living here, and some of the best things to do if you’re visiting. I'll also share what my perfect day in Hoboken looks like and the top bars and restaurants you have to add to your list if you're visiting.

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Glossier You perfume reel

Hoboken vs Jersey City TikTok

Where to eat and drink in Hoboken

Best coffee shops in Hoboken

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Building a successful business as an influencer in 2025 is totally possible. With the right combination of strategy, consistency and a little bit of luck, you can build an engaged community online that can empower you to go after your dreams. Whether you ultimately want to leverage content creation to write a book, become a public speaker, launch a product, or even document your life for your future grandkids, today we’re talking about how to build a sustainable creator business that can open new doors for you and give you more flexibility to build a life you love.

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Upstate breweries guide

NYTimes article about Conde Nast

The Creative Edition podcast

Rebrand with me vlog

The Influencer Income Accelerator course

Pinterest scheduling video

Notion goals and planning hub

How to create a vision board

Why I closed my Patreon

Legal business setup video

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In this episode, I'm sharing my ultimate roundup of summer TV shows, movies, books, and music to help you tap into that sunny, seasonal mindset. Whether you're heading to the beach, chilling at home, or just looking to romanticize your summer, I’ve got recommendations that will set the tone. Think nostalgic coming-of-age series, feel-good rom-coms, page-turning beach reads, and vibey music that screams summer. Tune in for your new go-to summer 2025 watch list!

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Keep Calm and Chiffon anniversary post

Love Island USA collab

Best summer songs playlist

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One of the hottest hashtags dominating Instagram and TikTok lately is European Summer. So if you’re actually planning a trip to Europe or just looking to get in that summer state of mind, today’s travel-focused episode is for you! We’re talking planning, packing and all the essentials that you need to know to make your travel dreams a reality!

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YouTube channel

Krystal and Courtney’s joint reel for T3 Micro

Italy itinerary blog post

Viator Chianti wine tour

Viator Siena cooking class

Siena’s historic horse race

Allbirds sneakers

Dolce Vita flats

Ashley styling TikTok

Fangirl clip on light

AirTags

Uber in Italy blog post

Studioteca shop

Local Lens

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I’m back from Italy and have so much to catch you up on! Today I’m sharing the details of my friend Nora’s GORGEOUS wedding in a literal castle in Umbria, followed by our week-long Tuscan adventure through the countryside. If you’re craving Euro Summer inspo or just want to hear about our Italian road trip through Montepulciano, Montalcino, San Gimignano, Siena, Chianti and Florence, I’m sharing everything that didn’t make it to the Instagram grid in today’s new episode.

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Walking in Italy reel

Ordering in Italy reel

Siena rooftop reel

Samantha’s moving vlogs

Allana every day May videos

Amber’s Philly vlogs

Clear hair elastics

Our cooking class

Our wine tour in Chianti

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As a beauty content creator, I test dozens of products each month for work and today I wanted to round up my affordable beauty favorites—products that I love that really work that are all under $25. Whether you’re restocking staples or looking to try something new without breaking the bank, these makeup, skincare, and haircare picks are high-performing and wallet-friendly.

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My YouTube channel

Avril Lavigne concert outfit

Avril Lavigne concert TikTok

Tara Michelle’s Italy vlog

Hot girl’s guide to surviving a recession

Abby’s TikTok

Tower28 blush review

Pixi beauty brow short

Best eyeshadow primers

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She’s in her reading era! At the start of the year, I shared my 2025 TBR list in a podcast episode—and now that we’re a few months in, I thought it would be fun to check in and share what I’ve actually read so far, what I still haven’t gotten to, and a few new titles that have made their way onto my radar since we last checked in. Most of these are contemporary novels, with some literary fiction and non-fiction books mixed in as well. I can’t wait to hear what you think of this list and what you’re reading this year too.

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In my reading era episode

My 2025 TBR episode

Rebrand vlog

The eras tour recap

Hannah Brown bachelorette trip reel

Unedited day in my life vlog

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Even though I technically work alone as a self-employed creator, I do get a little help from my friends—aka the tools and apps I use every single week to keep things organized, creative, and running smoothly. From content creation to backend systems—these apps keep me running.Whether you're a fellow influencer, a digital entrepreneur, or just curious how I juggle all of the moving parts of content creation and running a business, here’s a breakdown of the platforms I love—and exactly how I use them.

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My creator tools

YouTube A/B testing tips Threads

YouTube A/B testing tips LinkedIn

Notion goals & planning hub

Julia Broome’s calendar video

My Sunday reset vlog

Consulting inquiry form

One year podcasting episode

How I edit vlogs

Free SEO checklist

My LTK

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