Fresh Take: Liz Gumbinner on Ditching the Hustle

Published: Jan. 27, 2023, 11:45 a.m.

b'Contrary to what social media would have us believe, not every hobby has to turn into a madly successful side-hustle that takes the world by storm. Margaret talks with Liz Gumbinner, co-host of the podcast "Spawned with Kristen and Liz," about why it\'s okay to just make really delicious cookies.\\nLiz Gumbinner is a writer, award-winning ad agency creative director, and mom of teens. Online she\\u2019s better known as the publisher of coolmompicks.com and the author of the OG mom blog Mom-101. Her Substack newsletter, I\\u2019m Walking Here, looks at media, politics, and culture through a witty parenting lens.\\nLiz and Margaret discuss why parenting itself has become another thing to "hustle" around, as well as the difference between ambition and "the hustle."\\nIt\'s great to spend a night with your family or friends without taking/posting any pics at all and just being present, says Liz. It gives you perspective on what\'s important in life and helps you refocus how you want to spend more of your time.\\nHere\'s where you can find Liz: \\n\\n@mom101 on Twitter, IG, Mastodon, and Post.news\\n\\n"Spawned" podcast\\n\\nhttps://coolmompicks.com/\\n\\n\\n"I\'m Walking Here" substack\\n\\n\\nLinks!\\n\\nLiz\'s post "648 words about my one-word resolution"\\n\\n\\nOur episode with Eve Rodsky on Changing the Invisible Workload\\n\\nOur episode with Amber Thornton on Finding Real Balance\\n\\nThe Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin\\n\\nMargaret\'s episode on Spawned\\n\\n\\nSpecial thanks to our sponsors for this month:\\nFor trusted protection, choose Pampers, the #1 Pediatrician Recommended Brand. Download the Pampers Club App today to start earning rewards with every diaper & wipes purchase.\\nAuthor Accelerator\\u2019s Book Coach Certification program provides resources to help you launch your own thriving business coaching writers. Head to bookcoaches.com/podcasts to find out more.\\nThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. If you want to live a more empowered life, therapy can get you there. Visit BetterHelp.com/FRESH today to get 10% off your first month.\\xa0\\nHello Fresh is America\\u2019s #1 Meal Kit. Go to HelloFresh.com/wfhpod21 and use code wfhpod21 for 21 free meals plus free shipping!\\nYou can try Peloton Tread\\xa0risk-free with a 30-day home trial. New members only. Not available in remote locations. See additional terms at\\xa0onepeloton.com/home-trial.\\nRakuten\\xa0is an online shopping platform that gives you cash back when you shop at thousands of stores.\\xa0Start shopping at\\xa0rakuten.com\\xa0or get the Rakuten app to start saving today.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'