This is Life - The Great Vibes Guide is Back

I got a job, lost my mind, and am finally back to say, I've survived the world so far and am back for more. Xx. 

In August, I packed up my little Volkswagen Bug, kissed my Del on the head in my final round of goodbyes, and drove up toward NYC for a new job. I found an apartment, put together some Ikea furniture, and ultimately fell into the work hustle / zero life balance thing. 

The Great Vibes Guide has always been about the champagne popping because you made it through a Monday and the extra sprinkles in Rice Krispies because you're only you once. It's always been about the teeny tiny moments, which when strung together, make this life a life to talk about.

When The Guide began, there was no true understanding of grief or bone-harrowing loss. There weren't health problems or debating medications where yoga and meditation couldn’t be the fix. But then there was all of that and numbing exhaustion on top of it all. So for a long while, the thought of showing up here for everyone else -- since it wasn't feeling like it was for me anymore -- was ridiculous. But then I did a search on my own blog for a tip I'd written a year ago, and realized this space was more about documenting and curating a collection of sorts. 

So, The Guide is no longer about likes or shares or clicks or SEO. Because I don't have time, and frankly, I don't particularly care right now. 

It's about surviving and thriving -- whether that's after a terrible day at work or a night of doing tequila shots without drinking water. 

The Great Vibes Guide is back for us all to crack open and unravel and free ourselves from whatever limitations we’ve trapped ourselves beneath. So throw an extra olive in your martini, and let’s do this 2018 thing. Xx.

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Happy First Birthday, The Great Vibes Guide!

Yesterday, The Great Vibes Guide turned one! 

I'm still shocked that the year has flown by so quickly.
It seems like just a quick moment ago I was counting down to the release of the new site,
and now I'm here, thinking back on all this year has brought to me.

Filled with grief and excitement, collaborations and cocktails, transitions, closure,
and evolutions big and small, I couldn't have asked for a better space to connect with all of the amazing people in my life. I never imagined when I started my first Wordpress blog four years ago that it would manifest into this beautiful site. I can't wait to see where the future takes us.

Thank you thank you thank you
for loving up The Guide and supporting me always.

I can't believe she's one!

Xoxo Emily 

We're Looking for Interns!

This was originally posted July 11th. Just a reminder to those applying to be Great Vibes Guide Interns: all applications must be in by August 19th; I'll be sending out responses the following week. Can't wait to read what everyone has to say and connect with my new team! Xx. 

It's an exciting time for The Great Vibes Guide! We're currently searching for several interns to join our team. Here's everything you need to know...

Our ideal intern has a solid understanding and engagement with social media, an interest in the blogging scene, and is enthusiastic about working for a fun and growing startup. Interested? Read more below. 

Intern Description

-Part time position, 5-10 hours a week, flexible scheduling

- Responsible for working with The Guide's creative team in strategizing and developing unique and engaging content across all The Great Vibes Guide digital platforms. This role works directly with the founder, Emily Friend, in managing the content schedule and pitching new concepts for current and future series. Your goal is to help increase views, shares, and build our growing community.

- Unpaid but with free perks like Great Vibes swag, cocktail and recipe tastings, fun team trips and dinners, and much more. 

What you’ll do:

- Pitching content, writing, and real-time maintenance/monitoring of our various channels; includes editorial and sponsored content

- Pitching weekly ideas for both blog and social activations

- Staying up to date on key industry trends, competitive insights, and emerging social media / marketing / e-commerce technologies

What you should have/be:

- Background or degree in marketing, communications, journalism or equivalent.

- Solid understanding of and actively engaged in using social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, etc.)

- Well-versed in digital media and social media metrics

- Deep interest in health, decor, cocktails, food, and lifestyle content and knowledge of key brands, sites, and influencers

- Passion for creating beautiful and inspiring content

- Strategic thinker willing to bring fresh, innovative ideas to life

- Works well under guidance with a strong sense of initiative and accountability

- Strong interpersonal and analytical skills with great attention to detail

- Well organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively

- A team player who is interested and willing to collaborate with other members of The Guide team and affiliates

If you're interested in this position, please email: emily@emilyfriend.org and include why you are interested, any background information you might have suiting this position, links/usernames of your blog/Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/Snapchat (as applicable), 3 content ideas you think would work for The Great Vibes Guide, and how you live a healthy lifestyle of Great Vibes in 25 words or less. 

Can't wait to hear from you and chat! Xx. 

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While you wait to hear back from Emily, connect with her on social media!