Published in About Me Stories·PinnedAbout Me — Flannery ManeyAsk me about history, my move to Italy, or INSANE family stories/ coffeecake recipes. Hello, there! *poses on elbow* My name is Flannery Maney and I’ve been agonizing about how to write an ‘about me’ summary for days now. I’d promised myself that I’d start it, and if I wanted…Screenwriting4 min read
Published in Curious·Jan 15How to Improve Every Part of Your Day with a Shift In ThinkingThis week, things came easier — here’s why — Stuck outside on a scorching day, I was drenched in a mix of sunscreen, sweat, and last night’s margarita seeping through my pores. I huffed, I puffed, and I complained about mosquitos. But that’s when I noticed a shared book bin on the deck of our Tulum AirBnb. I picked…Positivity13 min read
Published in Loud Updates·Jan 12Top Lessons To Bring With You Into 2022What I’m taking with me and what I’m leaving behind — At the beginning of the pandemic, I was 25-years-old. I’m now halfway through 28, thinking a lot about the changes in myself I’ve seen not just during the pandemic, but in this specific year. Last year, we were living in partial lockdown in Italy, the Alpi in the background, fantasizing…Writers On Writing19 min read
Published in Better Humans·Jan 12Teaching in 2022: What I’ve Seen and What I’m Doing To Stay SafeProtocol, PCR tests, and protection in Los Angeles schools — Yesterday, I decided to “double mask” before walking into the school where I teach programs part-time. What was previously a joy has become a stressful experience filled with a lot of COVID protocol. I still love my work, but unfortunately, the warm, social environment these elementary schools usually inspire has…Omicron10 min read
Published in Making of a Millionaire·Dec 22, 2021Stop Giving Your Money to People Teaching You To Succeed In BusinessTheir business is you giving them money — take your power back — I see the Internet splashed with amateur professionals, who aren’t even at the tops of their fields, peddling the promise of success. Newsflash? The only reason they’re successful is because you’re buying their overpriced snake oil. Social media has facilitated a class of “experts” that have a platform to create…Entrepreneurship8 min read
Published in Better Humans·Nov 30, 2021How To Have An Inexpensive and Eco-Friendly Holiday SeasonSave cash & the planet, all while staying off the Naughty list — I grew up completely in the dark about the health of our environment. Granted, I was raised in the midwest in the early 90s. The adults in our lives plied us with Furbys and D.A.R.E. teeshirts rather than teaching us about sustainability. We recycled paper and plastic growing up, and…Christmas10 min read
Published in The Startup·Nov 22, 2021I Transformed My Freelance Work Schedule: Here’s How It’s GoingWhat I learned, what I gained, and what was shocking — One month ago, I embarked on the journey of holding myself accountable for my writing time in order to re-commit to some sort of schedule. It involved waking up at 7 am, focusing on professional development (ie writing and all things related), and pursuing personal goals in the late afternoon. …Productivity12 min read
Published in Better Humans·Nov 22, 2021Memoirs of a Nomadic Life: Finding Stability When Your Life Is In FluxHow a year of living while traveling impacted my creative life — From panic-inducing COVID exposure to travel fees to lacking space to spread out and work, our year abroad was anything but stable. From Italy to Spain to Mexico to the American Midwest, we were constantly on the go. Now that we’re back in Los Angeles and our careers and lives…Mental Health11 min read
Nov 19, 202110 Home Tips That Will Save You Tons of Money & Look ExpensiveWe are all about sittin’ pretty (on the cheap) — We’ve been back in Los Angeles for several months now and despite the sometimes hectic post-move to-do list, we’re loving it. We have huge bay windows, a backyard, two offices, and a ton of natural light. That being said, we got our dream house, but inherited its many problems: crabgrass…Home9 min read
Published in The Startup·Oct 13, 2021The Productive Freelancer’s Schedule I’m Sticking To, For Real This TimeMy post-pandemic schedule was begging for an upgrade — Today, I woke up at 7 am while having a dream that I was painting a mural. That’s when my boyfriend rubbed my shoulder and murmured that my alarm had been going off for ten minutes. This week, I made myself a promise, and it involves the exact hours of…Productivity21 min read