Being honest with yourself about budget, must-haves and location when moving to NYC all make the process much more clear. Don't be afraid to hone in on what you really want in a New York City, not only apartment, but experience!

Though I am not planning on completely changing my career, I have thought about it often. I wonder what I want my impact to be and where I would really be happiest and most useful. The most important thing to remember though is: you can always change your mind again! It may be intimidating but there’s no reason you have to stay in a job or career that doesn’t challenge or excite you. 

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Is College right for me? Choosing a future for yourself can be incredibly daunting. How do you know how things will work out before they happen? Leaving secondary school/high school and choosing your next steps, either college/university or some other path, is one of the first major decisions of your newly-obtained adulthood, so it can be overwhelming. But checking out all of your options and trusting your gut will always get you where you need to go.

No matter the problem; the solution is moving your room around! Alexa Hinton dives deep into how and why small adjustments to your living spaces can make all the difference for your mental health! The act itself can be calming and cathartic.

Your 20’s can be an overwhelming period of growth and change. It’s normal to feel like all of your plans are changing and everything that seemed so straightforward no longer feels that way. Let go of the vision of your future that you carry, grieve it, then allow life to take you where it wants; you’re going to end up there anyway.

Season 1 of Now What? A Podcast is officially complete! Our hosts Natalie Valdez, Alexa Hinton, and Nina Naval share their thoughts post-Season 1.

First off, CONGRATULATIONS! You did it! Through debilitating illness,a pandemic, and a full time work and school schedule,  you did it. I wish you could allow yourself to sit in the glow of this accomplishment more than you are. I wish you stole a second to acknowledge the effort it took.

Imposter Syndrome may never go away; and for some, it can become a constant companion to other mental health issues. But, most people aren’t secretly getting through life on luck alone. And, most people definitely aren’t going out of their way to trick people into liking them like it’s a long con. Imposter Syndrome can pop up for anyone and in many different forms. For us, it has popped up from time to time, as proof that we are at the edge of our comfort zones and as an opportunity to go beyond them.

The reality for many people living paycheck to paycheck is that becoming unemployed can cut off access to necessities such as food or housing which could make anyone feel hopeless. While the devastating impact of unemployment can be felt; so can the opportunity to renew and reset that comes as a silver lining to every ending. There are things you can do during a period of unemployment to make the experience less grueling and adjusting to work life again easier.

Moving can be overwhelming, and it's easy to overlook important details. Here the Now What? girls highlight commonly forgotten aspects of relocating; offering practical tips to ensure a smooth transition and help you settle comfortably into your new home.

You've received your college acceptance letter—congratulations! But what's next? This blog guides you through the essential steps to take after acceptance, ensuring you're fully equipped for this exciting new chapter.