Gen Y using 3-thong approach to finding love
May 16, 2012 | BY Tamara Bell
Harlan Cohen is the New York Times Bestselling author of the Naked Roommate series. And his new book, Getting Naked: Five Steps to Finding the Love of Your Life (While Fully Clothed & Totally Sober) has just been released by St. Martin’s Press. Harlan joins Keeping Up with Gen Y to talk about his three-thong [...]
Gen Y entrepreneurs make leap with open eyes
May 9, 2012 | BY Tamara Bell
Matt Altschul, the May Y Gen Entrepreneur, is CEO and co-founder of Austin, Texas-based CM4, which designs and sells cases and covers for products such as iPhone 4, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, and Sony PSPgo. Matt joins Keeping Up with Gen Y to encourage Gen Y interested in starting their own businesses to make the leap, [...]
Has the Credit CARD Act protected Gen Y consumers?
May 2, 2012 | BY Tamara Bell
It’s been two years since the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act went into effect. It was supposed to stop the predatory policies that banks were using to lure middle- and lower-income Americans, including college students, into deeper debt while lining their own pockets. But how successful has it been in helping Gen Y [...]
Gen Y startups bootstrapping viable businesses
April 18, 2012 | BY Tamara Bell
While many Gen Y entrepreneurs dream of creating the next Facebook, most will never reach this pinnacle of success. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pursue that great idea that keeps niggling at the back of your mind. You just need a viable model. Irene Mwathi, founder of Start Up Katalyst, an Austin, Texas-based organization [...]
Gen Y entrepreneurs passionate about problem solving
April 11, 2012 | BY Tamara Bell
Kyle Johnson, the April Y Gen Entrepreneur, is CEO and founder of Lawrence, KS-based AudioAnywhere. The business, through its ad platform Bixy, makes online advertising more effective for music streaming sites. Kyle joins Keeping Up with Gen Y to discuss how a passion for problem solving is an ideal entry into entrepreneurship. He also talks about [...]
Gen Y entrepreneurs writing their way to distinction
April 4, 2012 | BY Tamara Bell
The idea that publishing a book can boost an entrepreneur’s brand isn’t new. But what seems new is the rise in self-employed Gen Y who are embracing this marketing tool. And with the ease of publishing through e-books and other digital formats, could there come a day when handing someone your book becomes as routine [...]
Gen Y and eating disorders
March 21, 2012 | BY Tamara Bell
It is estimated that 8 million Americans have an eating disorder, with 1 million of those being males. And although eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, only 1 in 10 people currently receive treatment. Valerie Savage, founder of For Women’s Sake, an Austin, Texas-based counseling facility that focuses on women [...]
Gen Y taking meandering path to entrepreneurship
March 14, 2012 | BY Tamara Bell
Josh Allan Dykstra, the March Y Gen Entrepreneur, is founder of Strengths Doctors, a Los Angeles-based consulting firm that helps leaders design energizing work environments. Josh joins Keeping Up with Gen Y to talk about how Gen Y who want to become entrepreneurs should start by finding the place where their talents, passions, and life [...]
Gen Y finding their space in “app economy”
March 7, 2012 | BY Tamara Bell
Facebook and mobile technology applications are incredibly popular, but did you know that, according to a University of Maryland study, last year they added more than 182,000 new jobs and contributed about $12.19 billion in wages and benefits to our economy? To share with us more information about what’s been dubbed the “App Economy,” we [...]
SXSW accelerates Gen Y’s learning curve
February 29, 2012 | BY Tamara Bell
Twenty-five years ago, Austin hosted the first SXSW Music Conference and Festival as a way to reach out to the music industry across the world and show them what the Central Texas town had to offer. Today, with the addition of film and interactive conferences, it has become the place to be for thousands of [...]
Gen Y giving gifts of memories
February 15, 2012 | BY Tamara Bell
In a world where “I want it, I buy it” seems to be the mantra of more than just the rich, buying the ideal gift for any occasion can bring unwanted stress to the generations. But how can you alleviate that stress while giving your family and friends presents they will treasure, all within your [...]
Gen Y entrepreneurs trusting their vibe
February 8, 2012 | BY Tamara Bell
Paige Burton, the February Y Gen Entrepreneur, is founder of a coaching and consulting business called Vibes Matter, which specializes in providing positive vibes, professional support, and guidance to DIY creators, self-care junkies, and free spirits. Paige joins Keeping Up with Gen Y to talk about how young entrepreneurs should trust their authentic vibe when [...]
Gen Y leading the readers revolution
February 1, 2012 | BY Tamara Bell
According to a recent Pew Research survey, the number of Americans who have a tablet or e-reader jumped from 18% in December to 29% in January. But what does that mean for the future of the publishing industry and books in general? To explain how technology is helping to create avid readers among the next [...]
Gen Y helping others help themselves
January 18, 2012 | BY Tamara Bell
Vanessa Carter is the Director of Campus Microfinance Alliance, a coalition of nearly a dozen student-run microfinance groups that have already lent more than $350,000 to disadvantaged entrepreneurs who need it most. Now, they are expanding the program even further. The Alliance has launched a new campaign, “Lend for America,” a summer internship that provides [...]
Optimism a key to successful Gen Y entrepreneurs
January 11, 2012 | BY Tamara Bell
Sammy Shreibati, the January Y Gen Entrepreneur, is co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of SaveUp, a free rewards program to help people save money and get out of debt. Sammy joins Keeping Up with Gen Y to talk about how working first at a small business can be a good learning experience for Gen Y [...]
