How Tos
Our How Tos offer advice on a wide array of topics. We ask our interviewees to share life lessons, professional skills, and step-by-step instructions on things they’ve learned in their job or life. From concrete tips to heartfelt wisdom, this is where you’ll find invaluable guidance for a better life.
How To: Find A Mechanical Job
Maintenance Technician Veronica Head's guide to find a hands on job.
How To: Pursue Parenthood and a Career
Gail Knef, a mother and retired flight attendant, offers what she’s learned about being a parent while juggling a career.
How To: Fundraise Successfully
Michele Hodges, president of Detroit’s largest public park, tells us how to encourage donations.
How To: Publish A Cookbook
Cookbook author Priya Krishna’s guide to publishing one of your own.
How To: Start A Podcast
Podcast host Katie Philo’s 10 tips for starting and distributing your own.
How To: Expand Your Venture
Live event and advertising agency co-founder Babs Sbazo’s methods to grow businesses.
How To: Introduce Emotion Into the Workplace
Author & Illustrator Liz Fosslien’s tips for employees and managers on handling emotions at work.
How To: Balance Passion Projects & Full-Time Jobs
Digital Product Designer Asiya Yakhina explains how she makes time for her hobbies outside of work.
How To: Become A Personal Trainer
Gym owner Amina Daniels lays out the steps to getting certified as a personal trainer.
How To: Balance Work And Life
Entertainment lawyer Lisa Callif’s advice for managing a career and parenthood at the same time.
How To: Move Abroad
Global Head of Shopper Lee Smith tells us what to keep in mind when looking to move abroad for a role.
How To: Open A Restaurant
Plant-based eatery owner Jacky Falkenberg’s guide to opening a restaurant.
How To: Emote Professionally
Writer Haley Nahman tells us how she handles emotions bubbling up at work.
How To: Create Your Own Opportunities
Makeup artist Vanessa Sinclair shares her suggestions for building and expanding a freelance business.
How To: Brand Your Business
Sana Javeri Kadri, spice company founder, teaches us how to develop a unique brand identity.
How To: Combine Leadership and Mental Health
Dairy farmer and milk brand owner Sallie Jones tells us how she leads without compromising anyone’s mental health needs.
How To: Turn Activism Into A Career
Jessica Tang, President of the Boston Teachers Union, tells how to make activism a full-time job.
How To: Change Careers
Dr. Paula Johnson, Wellesley College President, shares her advice on smoothly switching career paths.
How To: Stock A Store
Store owner Tina Burgos shares tips on what to think about when buying inventory for a boutique.