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: 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: Engage With Your City
Urban planner Maria Galarza explains how members of the public can work with local government to improve neighborhoods.
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.
How To: Have Self-Discipline
How TV writer Broti Gupta keeps herself moving forward and accomplishing tasks.
How To: Craft A Great Elevator Pitch
Social Club CEO Audrey Gelman’s 4 steps to pitching a new idea or venture.
How To: Know Yourself for Early Business Steps
Beauty CEO & Founder Vicky Tsai shares advice about building a business rooted in your values.
How To: Ask For A Raise
Madison Utendahl, Head of Content & Social at the Museum of Ice Cream, tells us her strategy to ask for (and get) a raise.
How To: Manage A Team With Different Interests And Perspectives
IPO Consultant Lise Buyer’s 3 tips on getting a team to work together successfully.