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What I Learned from Taking a Much Needed Blogging Break
I’ve been blogging on Follow My Gut for three years this December and have worked full-time since it started. During that I’ve seen many bloggers and Instagrammers disappear from the free-writing world temporarily and permanently. While it was unfortunate to see some depart completely, there were a few who took a step away momentarily. Originally,
The Hardest Part of Restaurant Blogging That You Probably Never Thought About
[All photos in this post where taken at Loit Cafe in Downtown Los Angeles, more here.] There’s a bit of surprise that you come across once you realize the hardest part about blogging isn’t blogging itself. That kind of assured statement may not hold true for each person whose website you visit, but there’s a
Dear Entrepreneurs: No One Cares That You’re Tired
I say this in the kindest way possible and from first-hand experience, seriously: no one cares that you’re tired. Yes, I get it. We entrepreneurs or super-side hustlers work more hours in a single week than most can imagine. Whether you have a full-time job and your side gig, multiple side gigs, or are just
5 Things You Should Know if You Work Full Time and Want to Start a Restaurant Blog
Each day consists of twenty-four hours and although that may seem like a lot of time, for the hustlers out there who also have a full time job, it’s not enough. The job you go to each morning supplies a paycheck and health insurance, but the moment you realize a bit of passion or extra
3 Reasons Why I Didn’t Lose My Sh*t When My Instagram Account Got Hacked
[Images in this post were taken at Juice Crafters in Silver Lake, check em out here.] What did you do this past Saturday? It was actually Labor Day weekend and chances are you were celebrating the extra day off from work. What did I do? Damage control. On Saturday my Instagram account was hacked and
How I Eat Out Five Times a Week and Haven’t Died
When it comes to running Follow My Gut, I eat out a lot. On an average I visit about five restaurants a week. Look at that monthly and I’ve spent around 60% of the month eating out. Add in the breakfast I eat on the way to work, the lunch that I have in the
What to Do When Your Social Media Work Starts to Ruin Your Relationship
I don’t know about your relationship status, but I have a boyfriend. I think when you first read that you would have felt a follow-up sentence of, “Single people get jealous.” coming, but it won’t. I didn’t mention my relationship status because I’m bragging, but because its essential to this post. Adam (not his real
7 Tips on Reviewing Restaurants When You Don’t Know What to Do
When I set out to review restaurants, I thought it would be simple: visit a restaurant, eat the food, and write about it. After blogging for more than two years I’ve realized that’s the overall gist, but it’s not the best way to do it. Whether you go into a restaurant on your own or
I Talk About Jerk Chicken, a Drunk Laura Ingalls Wilder, and More on the Smart Mouth Podcast
“Hmm…Maybe she emailed the wrong person.” I thought to myself. I was staring at a direct message I received on my Instagram account and couldn’t help but think that it was possibly a mistake. The message came from Katherine Spiers (food editor for LA Weekly) asking if I would like to be on her food
My 15 Favorite Songs to Listen to While Photographing and Blogging
Photographing food in restaurants, editing food photos, and writing reviews is one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life. Sure when I have kids, buy a home, and pay off my student loan that sentence may change a bit, but until then this is my greatest accomplishment. In the last two and
