Vanessa Pascale, Journey of a Passionate Writer + Foodie

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Journey of a Passionate Writer + Foodie

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I knew about "The Secret" --and have manifested what I want-- but the Netflix documentary

I knew about "The Secret" --and have manifested what I want-- but the Netflix documentary

As I was scrolling through Netflix’s selection last night, I came across the documentary on "The Secret" (I was actually looking for the Fyre Festival doc.) and thought that I could use a refresher. This is a practice/philosophy supported and presented in the documentary by philosophers, entrepreneurs, authors, metaphysicians, psychologists, and physicians. Now, I am no stranger to The Secret; I’ve read a lot on manifestation/visualization and have seen my thoughts come to fr

The Struggle Is Real: A Day in the Life of a Starving Artist

The Struggle Is Real: A Day in the Life of a Starving Artist

It’s been a few weeks since I set out on this journey to be a full-time writer and the struggle is real. In the first couple of weeks, I applied for several copywriter/writer jobs, and am now watching the “unfortunately-you’re-not-right-for-this-position” emails roll in. Even though they’re not exactly what I am ultimately looking for (I’d prefer an entertainment-based writing gig), it’s still hard to receive these rejections. I’ve had a few calls with regional magazines, an

Feelin’ a Little Blue?
Here are five things I do to boost my mood

Feelin’ a Little Blue? Here are five things I do to boost my mood

It’s not all rainbows and sunshine, and when it isn’t and I’m feeling a little low or unmotivated, this is what I do: Turn on Some Music When I’m feeling lazy, can’t get out of bed or just a little bummed, I put on today’s hits or some fast-paced, jazzy Bublé and turn it up! In no time, I’m dancing around and I’ve got that pep back in my step. Seriously though, when people ask what’s the one thing I couldn’t live without, hands-down, it’s music! I need music to survive. Clean

So, what does it take to be editor-in-chief of a magazine?
A lot more than editing skills...

So, what does it take to be editor-in-chief of a magazine? A lot more than editing skills...

In 2013, I posted this quote from Vibe’s editor-in-chief, Jermaine Hall on my Facebook page, because it encapsulated what I do as editor-in-chief: “A lot of things that come with being editor-in-chief aren’t necessarily drilled down into the day-to-day tasks. It’s a lot of schmoozing; it’s a lot of fixing relationships; it’s a lot of bartering; it’s a lot of people skills, I would say. It’s really going out there to be the ambassador of the brand on all levels. And that doesn

Life is so not fair. But these movies will help you deal with it.

Life is so not fair. But these movies will help you deal with it.

In 6th grade English class, they asked us to write a speech. I wrote mine about movies. To this day, I can still remember talking about Spielberg, the movie theater experience, and all of the genres under the sun. I believe my opening line was: “Everyone loves the movies!” Spend a day with me and you’ll quickly realize that I am fluent in movie/TV quotes, and pretty damn proud of it. I am always injecting quotes from Mean Girls, Friends (I am so Monica!), Clueless, and Seinfe

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My Charlotte McKinney Cover Story is Live

There are two chefs in the house now

Three Super-Simple, Yummy Dishes

What's for Dinner? Swedish meatballs and chicken

Q&A with Style Superstar Micaela Erlanger

Nashville Eats

Atlanta Eats: Dessert Edition