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Alex

Alex Webb, founder of Take Risks Be Happy, is a freelance writer and author who has written for National Geographic and the New York Times. Born in Virginia, he has lived in China, Korea, Japan, California, and Australia.

UncategorizedMay 25, 2018

Our Founder is Now a King

By Alex

Upon reading a recent Financial Times article wherein I noticed that a portion of Antarctica was unclaimed, I went ahead and claimed it. I,…

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AdviceApril 16, 2018

I lost $2,000 freelance writing for a scammer-here’s what I learned.

By Alex

Being a freelance writer is great. But it’s a career that doesn’t always lead to excitement. Oftentimes, you’re working from a coffee shop, and…

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Advice, SpotlightApril 10, 2018

How to Jumpstart Your Writing Career

By Alex

Are you ready to earn money from home as a freelance writer? Are you interested in quitting your day job and starting a career…

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ReviewsMarch 26, 2018

Book Review: Get Money by Kristin Wong

By Alex

So I’ll be blunt and just say it right away: Get Money is awesome. It’s Kristin Wong’s new personal finance book and it is going…

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InterviewsFebruary 16, 2018

Jackie Lam, Freelance Writer

By Alex

Jackie Lam is a full-time freelance writer and founder of HeyFreelancer. She has written for clients like Mental Floss, Investopedia, Forbes, Frommers, Business Insider,…

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InterviewsNovember 16, 2017

Simple and Smart: The Light Phone

By Alex

The Light Phone is a phone that defies expectations. It’s designed to be as simple as possible, helping you eliminate distractions and stay present….

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Coffee, TravelNovember 15, 2017

Elixr Coffee Philadelphia

By Alex

Elixr coffee is an a artisanal coffee shop in Philadelphia. I stopped in for a pour over and croissant while recently in town. The…

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Shoko Igarashi
InterviewsOctober 17, 2017

Jazz Musician Shoko Igarashi

By Alex

Shoko Igarashi is a jazz musician and composer based in New York City. She plays the Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone and the flute….

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TravelOctober 15, 2017

The Herbivorous Butcher

By Alex

The Herbivorous Butcher is a vegan butcher shop. Yes, you read that right. Not only do they have a collection of vegan meats and…

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InterviewsOctober 15, 2017

Maddy Savage: International Freelance Journalist

By Alex

Maddy Savage is a freelance journalist and the founder of The Stockholmer, a fantastic interview podcast that talks to Stockholm’s best and brightest artists,…

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