Love for Lester

If it isn't abundantly obvious, I LOVE my Maltese Lester. Just check out my Instagram from the past week...

Me and my mommy with Lester on Christmas. #mommyandme #christmas #maltese #christmasfamily #love #christmaslove

A photo posted by Morissa Schwartz (@morissa_schwartz) on Dec 25, 2016 at 3:53pm PST

Lester's a good dog with a stocking to prove it. #gooddog #stocking #candymountain #maltese

A photo posted by Morissa Schwartz (@morissa_schwartz) on Dec 24, 2016 at 1:10pm PST

Rockin' around the Christmas tree. #christmasfun #familychristmas #rockinaroundthechristmastree #familygoals #lester #maltesefamily

A photo posted by Morissa Schwartz (@morissa_schwartz) on Dec 25, 2016 at 7:42am PST

Lester and I in our Christmas Eve best. And, yes, those are Crocs; every day I'm Deadpoolin'. #christmasevebest #reindeer #christmassweater #meowychristmas #reindeerpants #reindeerhat #lester #maltesechristmas

A photo posted by Morissa Schwartz (@morissa_schwartz) on Dec 24, 2016 at 9:32am PST

Yeah...that's a whole lotta Lester. And that's why I like to spoil him.

Pet Artillery is the place to do just that! It's an online pet store with a wide variety of products to choose from. Dog and cat beds NFL and NCAA gear, cages, Aquariums and much more! So if you have a Lester in your life, spoil them with great products from this great company!

Leadership Girl Interview

“Morissa was recently interviewed by Leadership Girl about being an entrepreneur. She speaks about her journey and how others can succeed.”

Read the fantastic Leadership Girl Interview here.

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‘Writing for the New Generation’ is #1!

Who says books lose popularity as they get older?

“Morissa’s guide to writing, Writing for the New Generation, is #1 in the Kindle Store’s Language Book Category.”  

Writing for the New Generation turns one-year-old next month, and in celebration of the anniversary, is FREE on Amazon for the next week! Read it now.

And if you really like it, post a review, share it with your friends, and let it inspire you to WRITE!

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Fernweh

Have you ever been homesick for a place you've never been? That's called 'fernweh' (according to Urban Dictionary) and wanderlust to all pop culture fans. I've experienced this phenomenon for NYC and California before I visited, and for the past few years for Australia. How about you?

Now, if you are if you are interested in understanding the whole world, you'll like Phoenix Voyage International, a non-profit organization focused on changing the world for the better. Their blog is making a positive difference in so many different ways, so definitely check them out.

Interview with Remso W. Martinez of the Remso Republic Podcast

Today, I had the pleasure of interviewing Remso W. Martinez, the host of the Remso Republic podcast, one of the fastest growing libertarian podcasts online. Since 2015 he has been an activist, blogger, and campaign consultant advocating for freer markets and individual liberty. 

ME: What lead you to start your podcast?

REMSO: What we have in conservative and libertarian circles is a commentator complex, by that I mean we have a lot of people yelling the same thing but with no real insight or resume to back themselves up. My time in the political arena regarding activism, blogging, and campaigning gave me an insight into the unsavory world of politics that the media ignores. I was at a position in my life where I had the opportunity to connect to people in a way which would have a real impact on my listeners, from there the rest was history.

ME: What do you see as the most important issues facing Americans today?

REMSO: The largest issue facing the US is school choice. We segregate classes of people based off school district boundary lines, we place ridiculous restrictions on home schooling families, and the federal government looks down on private education and charter schools. The best way to solve the nation's challenges is to unlock the potential within the next generation, and school choice and educational freedom is the key.

ME: So you're a punk rocker? Who are some of your favorite bands? What do you listen to?

REMSO: I'm a huge Misfits fan, but Green Day is the soundtrack of my life.

ME: Anything else to add?

You can check out my website at www.remsorepublic.com and subscribe to my show on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher

Thank you so much, Remso!

Dr. Morissa Schwartz

Get ready, because in just a few short years, this website is getting a new name: Dr. Morissa Schwartz. ‘Morissa has been accepted into Drew University’s Doctor of Literature Program, and in just a few years, she will be Dr. Morissa Schwartz.’

“Morissa has been accepted into Drew University’s Doctoral Program, and in just a few years, she will be Dr. Morissa Schwartz. She will begin earning her doctorate in literature in the fall of 2017, just a few months after graduating from Monmouth University with her Masters in Communications.”

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My Notebook

The other night, I was going through my notebook (which is now about four years old, although some of its contents are from notebooks that were about a decade old.) It's amazing to see the different themes that emerge and how viewpoints change, yet everything still resonates. Case and point: I still love my neon green notebook.

And now a word from my friends at Mobile to you Hair Replacement :

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Facebook Follow

Almost all of the authors at GenZ have Facebook Fan pages, and I have always encouraged it. But I have never had a fan page for myself. Why? Because of the Facebook follow feature. Facebook limits  the reach posts on fan pages unless you boost them, so I think it is better to just have my Facebook profile where people can follow for their updates. It's more personal that way, kind of like Instagram, anyway. Who's with me?

Morissa Schwartz Inspires

Young Digital Entrepreneurs

I love young digital entrepreneurs. They are our future. 

My friend, Jacob, is only 21 and has started a really cool new website to raise funds for Haiti, Ukraine and Liberia : http://pixelhelpers.com. His slogan is "Help me, help others." The way it works, is you buy ad space on the site, and 80% goes to those charities. The other 20% goes towards his college education (he is 21 after all). How cool is that? 

Solar Chargers

As you probably know, I'm a big fan of tech. I have been into the latest gizmos since I was a kid...I remember saving up for what seemed like forever when I was a kid for a Video Now player and then in high school, just to get an iPad. That hasn't changed much. I am connected all the time with my tech. That's why my biggest peeve is when it dies on me. I have anxiety over it dying too. Because it may say 30%, but you know that thing is a ticking time bomb. I never really let my battery drain lower than 54% for that reason...I have become a professional outlet hunter. 

And that's why I love https://www.solarchargelife.com/ so much. I don't have to hunt down the power outlets anymore. I just plug my devices into the solar charging power bank, and I am good to go. Cool, huh? And they clip right to my backpack! (You know how I feel about my backpacks! Haha)

EDM for Teens Virtual Concert

Watch the concert live at EDM for Teens on 12/15 at 8:00 ET.

Filed under: Media Appearances, Music

Morissa Schwartz Reacts to Twelve Hundred Ghosts - A Christmas Carol in Supercut

Morissa Schwartz Reacts to Twelve Hundred Ghosts - A Christmas Carol in Supercut See Heath Waterman's full A Christmas Carol supercut here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF_rKE3nIoI

The opposite of cool sculpting

Reading

So I found out an interesting factoid yesterday...the first few digits of my phone number spell out I read-0-OK. How appropriate. I've had this number since I was 16...I guess my phone just knows me well. Ahaha. 

Now speaking of reading, I have a great new book for you just in time for Christmas.  
It is a 250 page Christmas novel, for all ages called 'The Magic Christmas Tree.' Just go to http://www.davidcowdall.com and click on that first post to find it. I love this, because there are so many Christmas movies, but you never really see Christmas books.

Speaker for Future Leaders

Our future leaders need to know that a 9-5 is not their only option. In the talk, “Modern World of Work,” students will learn how they can graduate without worrying about debt and what to do next with their lives, because digital entrepreneurship is changing how we work.

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EDM for Teens LIVE Concert

Get ready! On December 15 at 8:00 PM, you won’t want to miss the “EDM for Teens Live Concert starring Morissa Schwartz.” The virtual concert (in the same style as AOL concerts) will be 45 minutes long streamed live on Facebook and available to be rewatched on the EDM for Teens Facebook.

Set list includes:

Burn- Ellie Goulding

Chandlier- Sia

Birth in Reverse- St. Vincent

Anything Can Happen- Ellie Goulding

Cheap Thrills- Sia

Prima Donna Girl- Marina and the Diamonds

Digital Witness- St. Vincent

AND MORE!

So be sure to tune in and see this live EDM Concert where you can actively take part! We’ll be looking for your <3s!

Filed under: Media Appearances, Music

YardYum

By now you know what a big fan of the gig economy I am. I wrote a book about it and now do a lot of public speaking about how digital media now allows anyone to be an entrepreneur. But just when I think I know all that there is to know about digital entrepreneurship, I find something new, like YardYum. 

YardYum (https://yardyum.com) is an online platform that lets people rent garden plots from local homeowners, community gardens, farms, schools, businesses and even churches. It’s been called the “Airbnb of gardening” and people are signing up from cities all around the world. How cool is that? If you want to garden but don’t have your own space, or you’re a landowner with some spare space, check it out!

Small Business Saturday

‘Morissa sang on two main streets for Small Business Saturday!’

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The 7 Questions of Creativity

Jeff Leisawitz’s 7 question interview with Morissa Schwartz

How do you keep pushing ahead after a difficult challenge?

Think of everything as part of the larger picture. I often ask myself, “Will I remember this in a year? Will it matter in a year?” That always puts everything into perspective; few challenges are ever as dire as they seem.

 

What have you learned from your successes/ failures?

You can make your own luck.

Read the rest here.

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My Girlfriend is a Vampire II

Vampires are cool. I’ll be the first to say that. Unfortunately, ever since “Twilight,” they’ve felt a tad overdone. However, R.J. Rogue's "Evanescence" impressed at the beginning of the year, and now Robert D. Jackson’s “My Girlfriend is A Vampire” give such a refreshing spin to the genre. Not to give anything too big away, but things are not what they seem. See in this book, that takes place in high school (one of my favorite settings), Larry Evans (an average guy) falls for Veronique Cartwright (a very ‘not average’ girl). 

The book is exciting and can be enjoyed by all ages. I enjoyed the flow and language. The plot was familiar, but still shocking and intriguing enough to keep me reading. I can’t wait to read the sequel (wink, wink, Mr. Jackson.)

Check it out for yourself.