For Rachel Kramer Bussel, an unconventional career path was the right choice

For Rachel Kramer Bussel, an unconventional career path was the right choice

On my podcast It’s a Lot this week, I spoke with Rachel Kramer Bussel, a writer, editor, and toddler mom who is doing a LOT—and has been for decades. We discuss how she unintentionally dropped out of law school, the surprising reach of her cupcake blog, her decades of writing erotica and editing anthologies, and how she knows when it’s time to move onto a new chapter in her career. These days, Rachel is the editor-in-chief of Open Secrets Magazine, the organizer of personal storytelling summit Open Secrets Live (May 2 in NYC!), and now the host of the Finders and Keepers podcast.

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Author Kristen Felicetti is feeling some social media nostalgia

Author Kristen Felicetti is feeling some social media nostalgia

On the second episode of It’s a Lot, I chatted with Kristen Felicetti, author of Log Off, in celebration of its one year publication anniversary. We discuss the LiveJournal and Myspace days of social media and ponder what the future of social media looks like. We also explore Substack as a social media platform, where Kristen works by day as their Head of Support.

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