Ecocult is one of the best resources out there for urbanites and cool kids interested in living a more conscious life without sacrificing personal style or fun. I interviewed Alden Wicker, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief, in the latest episode of the WELL / AWARE SHOW, to get a peek inside what her life as an eco-conscious blogger and living, breathing freelance writer (side note: she is also kind of a celebrity in Brooklyn’s underground music scene) is like.
Alden and I share similar values: we both want to live as sustainably and consciously as possible. We both have a hippie dippy background — hers certainly stronger than mine — and are looking to make conscious living modern, accessible and desirable for someone who isn’t willing to sacrifice style for substance. We get it! It’s hard, but we’re here to translate it for you.
Alden’s sustainable apartment renovation – obsessed with her bikes-as-decor in the bedroom.
This episode really touches on two topics, conscious consumption and how to make it as a freelance writer and blogger. It’ll be really helpful for anyone looking to start or grow their blog, and for those who are curious about conscious consumption, especially discerning style mavens who want an affirmation that it’s really not impossible or crunchy hippie dippy. This episodes isn’t as wellness-oriented as previous ones, but trust me, it’s layered with such excellent nuggets of advice and information that you’ll walk away having learned a little something about a conscious lifestyle.
SHOW NOTES
Integral Yoga / West Village
Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up and the KonMari Method
Well & Good / Lisa Elaine Held
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The foundation from her children is very prominent in her current way of life as an adult. I think its amazing to have grown up in an environment where “sustainability just makes sense”, as she mentioned.
Also, as new blogger, I’m grateful for the insight of the “grit and grind” it takes to do what you both are doing now. Its very challenging to maintain a sense of normalcy, in my case I’m up at 4am then out the door by 5am in the office by 6am, there are days where I eat at my desk and then I’m home at 5pm and don’t feel like doing anything that involves a computer.
Thanks for another great conversation.
So, so true. The grit and grind is real (and even now almost a year out, it’s still very much there). You’re so welcome!