Destiny Lalane

Deciding to book a ticket to a new destination can be liberating. It can also be daunting. When I left NYC to travel, I stopped in dozens of cities and states along the way until I finally settled temporarily in Los Angeles. Living in the moment can…

After a spontaneous road trip to Boston in May of last year, I gathered the courage to up and leave my secure job in NYC to travel. (Save the “not another one” and eye rolls for later, team.) In that very moment, I had no back-up plan, no pending…

Completely on a whim, I decided to book a one-way Megabus ticket from New York City straight to Boston. Seeing that I've always lived in a city, I had never taken one before. My ticket was $20 and would prove to be the most influential experience I…

When I was first new to the workforce, I dreaded talking about money. I was nervous and desperate. Who was I to negotiate a salary, let alone turn one down? Negotiating a salary can sound scary, especially when it's your first time. But, it doesn't…

The story of how I gave up alcohol and fell in love with marijuana is quite a journey, actually. Growing up on Long Island, paired with living and working in New York City, I’ve seen plenty of people taken down by their vices. My substance of choice…