Grace Poppe

Grace Poppe is living and working in New York City as a Senior AmeriCorps member at a middle school. She enjoys running an after school program and leading a team of tutors through a powerful year of service. She is a writer for the podcast Unwritten. She enjoys doing wedding photography on the weekends and taking portraits of her friends and family.

Try these 3 fun things to do in the winter to make friends and beat the winter blues.

Beat the Winter Blues with New Hobbies and Friends

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As a young professional who may be working long work hours, here's how to avoid burnout as a young profession. Even if you're like this man still working on his laptop late at night, finding time for self-care is important.

How to Avoid Burnout as a Young Professional

Article / Career & Finance

Here are some tips for making new year's resolutions using the SMART method, rather than just listing them on sticky notes, like this wall full of post-it notes.

Being S.M.A.R.T. about New Year’s Resolutions

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"Grotto Poetry" over a crumpled piece of notebook paper for "Forgotten by February," a new year's resolutions poem.

“Forgotten by February”

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Find out the benefits of improv class for people looking to become more vulnerable and unafraid to fail.

Improv Taught Me to Embrace the Fail

Find out why using humor in the classroom is an effective strategy to keep students engaged.

How Humor Can Help You Learn

Watch how Christian comedian Ellis Aych connects with God in his work.

Using Comedy to Showcase Life’s Beauty

Read this reflective narrative about Camp John Marc, a place for kids with chronic illnesses and disabilities, and the joy in this special space.

Joy That Refuses To Be Eclipsed

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It’s More Important than Ever to Engage in Politics

Practice these morning stretches to start your day intentionally.

Start Your Day With These Yoga Postures

Watch how Aram's improv comedy class instills confidence and creativity in the Chicago community.

Creative Magic Behind Chicago’s Improv Comedy

Want to know how to do stand-up comedy as a hobby? Find out how to overcome your nerves and even grow as a person.

How and Why to Pursue Comedy as a Hobby

Find out how using humor to cope can help you see laughter as a promise and source of hope.

The Promise of “One Day, You’ll Laugh About This”

Stock your closet up with these French fashion staples.

5 French Clothing Staples for a Très Chic Look