Interviews
The Way I Journal: Gilles Vautier
Who are you and what do you do? My name is Gilles Vautier. I am a professional photographer and I am french. I am (a little) bit famous for my work: Be Myself, people will love you. When and why did you start journaling? I started journaling in 2012. My first entry was written after […]
The Way I Journal: Zach Weismann
Who are you and what do you do? My name is Zach Weismann and I’m a Partner at Connective Impact. Additionally, I am the Co-Founder of a healthcare startup called CancerQ. When and why did you start journaling? I started journaling in September of 2014 after losing my mom to only a 4 month battle […]
The Way I Journal: Daniel J. Olsen
Here’s how Day One helps a soldier track his life Who are and you and what do you do? My name is Daniel J. Olson, and I am a US Army Soldier, full-time dad, and college student. I also journal a lot, play guitar, take pictures, do artwork, and do family history work. I am […]
The Way I Journal: Kendra Wright
Blogger Kendra Wright doesn’t want life to whizz by Who are you and what do you do? Kendra Wright. I’m a writer at HeyKendra.com, a speaker and creator of The Year of Fear Project. I specialize in helping others break through uncertainty, take consistent action, and embrace the rebel they were born to be. When […]
The Way I Journal: Amit Gupta
Photo Credit: Helena Price Traveler and entreprenuer Amit Gupta doesn’t want to miss a moment Who are you and what do you do? My name is Amit Gupta. I’m a designer, entrepreneur, and occasional investor. I’ve worked on a lot of different things — started a couple companies, helped start a non-profit, wrote and contributed […]
The Way I Journal: Kelly Hodgkins
Who are you and what do you do? My name is Kelly Hodgkins. I am a journalist covering the outdoors sector and cutting edge technology for Digital Trends. I also work part-time as the Program Coordinator for the Western Foothills Land Trust. When and why did you start journaling? I started journaling a year ago […]
The Way I Journal: Aymeric Marlange
[Day One] Who are you and what do you do? [Aymeric] I am Aymeric Marlange @aymericmarlange, co-founder of AirJin, a combined app & smart box solution to assess indoor and outdoor air quality and to deliver specific information or recommendations on pollution eviction and prevention behaviors. I also co-founded a co-working place in France. When […]
The Way I Journal: Asatuurs Keim & Dennis Le Prevost
[Day One] Who are you and what do you do? Asatuurs Keim: I am a filmmaker from Brighton, England where my studio From the Sky is based. Dennis Le Prevost: I recently retired as an IT manager for a bank and I am now traveling on my motorbike with Asatuurs through 30 European countries making […]
The Way I Journal: Chris Handy
[Day One] Who are you and what do you do? [Chris] I’m Chris Handy (@chrishandy), a board game designer and publisher. You can learn about my games at www.perplext.com and my latest game project—Pack O Game—a collection of gum-pack-sized card games. I also write and record music for children. When and why did you start […]
The Way I Journal: Sam C. Perry
[Day One] Who are you and what do you do? [Sam] My name is Sam C. Perry (@samcperry), and I’m a Senior Menswear Buyer for an e-commerce company in New York City. I am also the Creative Brand Director and Editor for samcperry.com. Aside from the professional titles, I am a creative individual from a […]
The Way I Journal: Valerie Elkins
[Day One] Who are you and what do you do? [Valerie] Hi, I am Valerie Elkins (@elkinsvalerie), and I am a professional genealogist, family history researcher, presenter, and writer. I am passionate about helping others find their stories and leave a recorded legacy. I recently wrote an ebook, “30 Days to Becoming Unforgettable” (free download […]
The Way I Journal: Bakari Chavanu
[Day One] Who are you and what do you do? [Bakari] My name is Bakari Chavanu @Bakari45, and I’m a freelance writer, blogger, author, and staff writer for MakeUseOf.com. I sometimes wear a few other hats, including a professional meeting facilitator. I’m happy to announce that I recently published my first iBook, Starting From Day […]
The Way I Journal: Cecily Walker
[Day One] Who are you and what do you do? [Cecily] My name is Cecily Walker @skeskali, and I’m a public librarian and emerging front-end developer based in Vancouver, BC. I’ve also worked as a user experience professional. I’m also on the editorial board of In The Library with the Lead Pipe, a peer-reviewed, open-access […]
The Way I Journal: Alan Bailward
[Day One] Who are you and what do you do? [Alan] My name is Alan Bailward (@alanbailward), and I’m the senior technologist at a web startup just out of Vancouver, BC. By day I do everything from programming architecture to fixing printers, while evenings and weekends I am a portrait and wedding photographer. I’ve been […]
The Way I Journal: Ross Lockwood
[Day One] Who are you and what do you do? [Ross] My name is Ross Lockwood (@rosslockwood), I’m a PhD student and simulated Martian. I’m working towards my PhD in Condensed Matter Physics, and participating as a crew member in the 120-day long Hawaii Space Exploration Analog & Simulation (HI-SEAS.org, a NASA-funded study). When and […]
The Way I Journal: Sven Fechner
[Day One] Who are you and what do you do? [Sven] I am Sven Fechner and work as a Senior Manager for Cisco Systems across Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Russia. However, I might be more known online for the blogging I do at SimplicityBliss.com and, as of recently, I am a co-host at the […]
The Way I Journal: Christine Chan
[Day One] Who are you and what do you do? [Christine] I am Christine Chan (@christyxcore), a writer and editor over at AppAdvice.com. I go hands-on with tons of apps and cover everything about them to let our readers know if something is worth checking out or not in my in-depth reviews. When and why […]
The Way I Journal: Cameron Moll
[Day One] Who are you and what do you do? [Cameron] I’m Cameron Moll (@cameronmoll), a designer, speaker, and author living in Sarasota, Florida with my wife and four sons. I’m the founder of Authentic Jobs (@authenticjobs) and Type Structures (@typestructures), an endeavor to print letterpress posters that reimagine buildings as if created in type. […]
The Way I Journal: Chris Bowler
[Day One] Who are you and what do you do? [Chris] I’m Chris Bowler and I’m a bit like the other folks you’ve interviewed to date; what I do differs from moment to moment. By day, I’m a member of the amazing support team at Campaign Monitor. I also write for my own site and […]
The Way I Journal: Matt Alexander
[Day One] Who are you and what do you do? [Matt] My name is Matt Alexander and I’m the founder of Need, a refined retailer and lifestyle magazine for men. I’m also the co-host of Bionic with Myke Hurley on 5by5. When and why did you start journaling? If we’re truly looking back, I suppose […]
The Way I Journal: John Carey
[Day One] Who are you and what do you do? [John] My name is John Carey and what I do can be a bit unpredictable. To some, I am a live audio engineer. Audio engineering is an industry I grew up around and takes up most of my time. To many others, I am a […]
The Way I Journal: Shawn Blanc
[Day One] Who are you and what do you do? [Shawn] I’m Shawn Blanc, I run three websites: shawnblanc.net, toolsandtoys.net, and thesweetsetup.com, the newest one. I work from home–for myself–managing these websites, doing some writing and editorial direction on them. All of it is focused on software and cool stuff like that. When and why […]
