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HUSTLE FILE #98: Vanache

NAME: Vanache OCCUPATION: Visual / Recording Artist LOCATION: New York, NY WHAT’S YOUR HUSTLE: I created my own record label in college and years later, I’m releasing my major debut album. It’s officially my transition into the big leagues. I … Continue reading

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HUSTLE FILE #96: Elizabeth Skadden

NAME: Elizabeth Marguerite Marie Skadden OCCUPATION: Visuals creator, artist, director, musician LOCATION: Between Berlin and the U.S. WHAT’S YOUR HUSTLE: Creating all the visuals that are in my head. WHAT DOES YOUR HUSTLE MEAN TO YOU: I like to concentrate … Continue reading

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HUSTLE FILE #95: Justin Gakuto Go

NAME: Justin Gakuto Go OCCUPATION: Writer LOCATION: Transient. Usually in the US or Europe. WHAT’S YOUR HUSTLE: I write novels. But you don’t hustle writing. It hustles you. If you’re lucky maybe you get back something in return. WHAT DOES … Continue reading

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Looking for Some Action?

It’s summer y’all! And if you’re like me and mostly thinking about the beach and chillin’ as much as possible, I totally understand. But if you’re looking for some action…some socio-political-economic-justice action, here’s something important (and fun) that’s happening this … Continue reading

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HUSTLE FILE #94: Kris Fagan

NAME: Kris Fagan OCCUPATION: Designer/Craftsman/Artisan LOCATION: Los Angeles WHAT’S YOUR HUSTLE: Repurposing furniture, wrangling up anything I can to make things. Collaborating with creative people on design projects. Being a true craftsman and artisan. WHAT DOES YOUR HUSTLE MEAN TO … Continue reading

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HUSTLE FILE #93: Minel Louis

NAME: Minel Louis OCCUPATION: Actor/Writer/Producer LOCATION: Melbourne/Sydney/Los Angeles WHAT’S YOUR HUSTLE: Actor in film, TV and stage. I’m also, in no particular order, a professional fairy, writer, producer and F1 Princess. WHAT DOES YOUR HUSTLE MEAN TO YOU: Trying to … Continue reading

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Tastemaker (& Booty Shaker) Faith Blakeney

Happy Friday night, friends! Whether you’re at home on the couch cozy-style kickin’ it (like me) or out-on-the-town shakin’ it, don’t miss the chance to wake up tomorrow morning to a treasure trove of goodies while you sip your morning … Continue reading

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HUSTLE FILE #92: Gia Bahm

NAME: Gia Bahm OCCUPATION: Designer/Creator of Unearthen LOCATION: Los Angeles WHAT’S YOUR HUSTLE: Maker of keepsakes WHAT DOES YOUR HUSTLE MEAN TO YOU: I get to work with my hands. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONLY THREE TOOLS FOR YOUR HUSTLE, WHAT … Continue reading

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HUSTLE FILE #90: Sarah Anne Hartzog

NAME: Sarah Anne Hartzog OCCUPATION: Jewelry Designer LOCATION: Los Angeles WHAT’S YOUR HUSTLE: After almost 10 years in the fashion industry, I bailed and started Hartfield in 2011. My first collection is for Spring ’12 and everything is made with … Continue reading

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Tropic of California: Big Sur Happenings at the Henry Miller

I love Big Sur (grew up in Nor. Cal, near the coast and among the redwoods). And I love Henry Miller (first trip to Paris, I read Tropic of Cancer cover-to-cover, absolutely stunned). So when I got the chance to … Continue reading

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Oh Hello 2012!

My, how this new year is flying by. Straight flown into February without a single post in January! The thing is, I kinda took a blogging break on purpose since I dedicated January to writing a first draft of a … Continue reading

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My Top Ten of 2011: Movin’ shakin’ & sortin’ a sand collection!

Wow! What a year. I quit a job, got a job, moved in with my dude, traveled a lot, tripped out a lot, tried new things, had a JAWS-themed birthday-Halloween party, and like my bestie Justina Blakeney wrote in her … Continue reading

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HUSTLE FILE #88: Jon Setzen

NAME: Jon Setzen OCCUPATION: Creative Director at Media Temple LOCATION: Los Angeles WHAT’S YOUR HUSTLE: My hustle is trying to make beautiful, engaging and usable things, as well as being a present dad and husband. WHAT DOES YOUR HUSTLE MEAN … Continue reading

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HUSTLE FILE #87: Lina Linde

NAME: Lina Linde OCCUPATION: Freelance producer/project manager in the fields of film/art/transmedia LOCATION: Based in Malmö, Sweden WHAT’S YOUR HUSTLE: I run a small company that’s basically just me doing everything I like and am good at. Right now I … Continue reading

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Look Who’s Talking: Me at Creative Mornings

So, a funny thing happened a few weeks ago. My favorite monthly lecture series Creative Mornings put out an open call for people who’d like to give a talk at this month’s gathering in New York and Los Angeles. I … Continue reading

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HUSTLE FILE #86: Abigail Portner

NAME: Abigail Portner OCCUPATION: Still trying to figure out what to call myself. Professional juggler? I make drawings, play music, make videos and sculpture, usually all at the same time for myself and for others, including Animal Collective, Jim Henson … Continue reading

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HUSTLE FILE #85: Cali Thornhill deWitt

NAME: Cali Thornhill deWitt OCCUPATION: Energy focusing LOCATION: Los Angeles WHAT’S YOUR HUSTLE: Life support WHAT DOES YOUR HUSTLE MEAN TO YOU: I am investigating cultural destiny. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONLY THREE TOOLS FOR YOUR HUSTLE, WHAT WOULD THEY … Continue reading

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On the Rail, Along the Sea

Super excited to head down to Union Station today and hop the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Oceanside. Off to visit my bestie from Berlin Amanda Vietta Andersen and chill by the sea until tomorrow. Wishing everyone a beautiful weekend full … Continue reading

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Thankful for Don Rickles, Randy & YOU!

Happy Thanksgiving all! A few weeks ago I had the super cool opportunity to see a comedic living legend of Las Vegas fame, Mr. Don Rickles. Also known as “Mr. Warmth” and the greatest insult comedian, my rad dude Randy … Continue reading

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HUSTLE FILE #84: Isabella Rozendaal

NAME: Isabella Rozendaal OCCUPATION: Documentary photographer LOCATION: Amsterdam WHAT’S YOUR HUSTLE: I make photo books, I’m currently working on a book about hunting culture all over the world. I study English literature, language and linguistics, and I’m learning how to … Continue reading

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HUSTLE FILE #82: Abraham Ruben Hercules Benrubi

NAME: Abraham Ruben Hercules Benrubi OCCUPATION: Pretender LOCATION: Los Angeles and the world WHAT’S YOUR HUSTLE: Actorific Actoratin’ in Fims, TV and the occasional Mall Santa gig WHAT DOES YOUR HUSTLE MEAN TO YOU: I get to play with talented … Continue reading

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HUSTLE FILE #81: Elizabeth Barker

NAME: Elizabeth Barker OCCUPATION: Freelance writer, co-author of Let It Be Beautiful (a book project in which my friend Laura Jane Faulds and I are rewriting Beatles songs as stories or essays), executive editor of fashion/music blog NOGOODFORME.com LOCATION: Los … Continue reading

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HUSTLE FILE #80: Hedi Slimane

NAME: Hedi Slimane OCCUPATION: Photographer LOCATION: Los Angeles WHAT’S YOUR HUSTLE: Mostly portraiture. WHAT DOES YOUR HUSTLE MEAN TO YOU: A diary. An archive. I fill up drawers, one after the other. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONLY THREE TOOLS FOR … Continue reading

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HUSTLE FILE #79: Dean Spunt

NAME: Dean Spunt OCCUPATION: Life enthusiast LOCATION: Los Angeles, bro! WHAT’S YOUR HUSTLE: Work, music, health, family, friends. WHAT DOES YOUR HUSTLE MEAN TO YOU: Everything!! IF YOU COULD HAVE ONLY THREE TOOLS FOR YOUR HUSTLE, WHAT WOULD THEY BE: … Continue reading

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Midnight Brain Drain to Berlin

Email to Amanda in Berlin: hi… me again… so glad you’re coming to visit. i’ve had such a funny day of thinking too much about career stuff & i cried like 3 times cuz i feel so scattered about what … Continue reading

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Mexico City Snapshots

Today is our fourth and final day in Mexico City, as we’re flying to Mazatlan this afternoon. But I just had to post a few snapshots before we left. I’m planning a future post on the lovely eco-social-savvy El Patio … Continue reading

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Public Fiction / Public Libraries

Super excited to ride my bike to my neighborhood art gallery Public Fiction tonight! This evening marks the opening of their “Gold Rush / Manifest Destiny” series that will go on through December. Oooo, and the other cool part is … Continue reading

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A Finish to Start Me Up

Yes! Kicking off my weekend by finishing a project I set out to do. Love that! Today I’ll be handing out my new zine, “QUIT YOUR DAY JOB: Hustle up & go for yours” to homies down at the FYF … Continue reading

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Music, Community, Congrats!

Wishing Cali at Teenage Teardrops congratulations on his 5-year anniversary celebration. Festivities in full-swing today at The Smell. Good peeps! Good fun! Come!

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Almost Famous (At Least Practicing)

Okay, I did it! After spending all day yesterday totally alone with my thoughts on what the heck I wanna do with my newfound freelancing freedom, I came to the conclusion that I’m going to do the following three things … Continue reading

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