Adulthood Made Easy

On the final episode of Adulthood Made Easy, Sam shares what she's learned, what she'll miss and what she won't. Plus, a special guest appearance …

In this episode, Sam hears from you! We play listener voicemails reflecting on your favorite moments of the show. 

Ashley Ford is a writer and public speaker living in Brooklyn. She and Sam talk about how to stay informed nowadays while taking care of yourself. 

Sam speaks with Rachel Weinstein and Katie Brunelle about The Adulting School, their online school that teaches real world skills like handling your …

Sam speaks with the creators of Mavenly & Co. Kate Gremillion and Tallia Deljou, who Sam met through her sorority in college. Their business …

Last year Amanda Huang made the resolution to get as many free meals in New York City as she possibly could and document it. She talks with Sam about …

Sam speaks with Emily Gerger, creator of the Cooking Habit, a program to help people incorporate cooking in their lives and develop a lifelong cooking habit. 

Sam sits down with Rhonesha Byng who recently made Forbes' 30 under 30 list. She the founder and CEO of Her Agenda, a media platform for millennial women. She shares about how starting starting in journalism in high …

Sam sits down with Real Simple Food Director Dawn Perry for some kitchen fundamentals. They'll talk about cooking essentials from the knives you need to the pantry items. Plus, some quick tips for making cooking part of …

Sam talks with financial expert Bobbi Rebell about her new book How to Be a Financial Grownup and a few easy things you can do in January to become a money master in 2017.

Sarah Knight author ofThe Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck: How to Stop Spending Time You Don’t Have with People You Don’t Like Doing Things You Don’t Want to Do speaks with Sam about her latest book.

Sam and her colleagues sit down to talk about the Gilmore Girls reboot and how Rory Gilmore is portrayed as an entitled millennial who cannot seem to …

Sam sits down with Andrea Silenzi, host the modern-dating podcast Why Oh Why, to tackle the question of who should buy the first drink. They'll …

Sam and Mara talk about her early years in movies, including Mrs. Doubtfire and Matilda, and her journey to becoming a writer.

Sam sits down with  international journalist Nelufar Hedayat to talk about her past year's work making a new documentary "The Traffickers." 

Sam speaks with two friends who can't make it home for Thanksgiving, so they share the traditions they created instead. 

Abbi joins Sam to discuss her new book, CARRY THIS BOOK, and how she balances her love of art with her demanding day job.

Sam speaks with Leah Bonvissuto from Bespoken, a company that uses theater techniques to help clients hone their public speaking and “empower your voice.” Leah offers key advice for overcoming your fear of speaking in …

Sam talks to Danielle Claro, a colleague from Real Simple, who explains how she went from dancer to editor, and why she doesn’t feel she made …

Sam talks with two guest about their worst landlords ever. Raz's story includes an eviction. Kristen's included nudity. Happy renting!

Sam talks with Adam Smiley Poswolsky, a career expert focused on helping 20- and 30-somethings break out of their career rut and pursue a path that …

Sam talks to her friend and coworker Grace, who recently started attending culinary school part-time. Grace discusses how she affords it, how she …

Sam talks to journalist and Feminist Fight Club founder Jessica Bennett about how women can fight sexism in the workplace, support their female coworkers, and get the credit they deserve. Learn more about Bennett and …

Everyone has a horror story from living with a roommate—but Sam has asked listeners to share stories that will make you feel grateful for your living …

Should you invest? How should you pay off your loans? What do you really need in your savings account? Shannah Compton Game, financial expert and …

Sam talks to NYC-based psychologist Dr. Tiffany Miller about two things no one talks about when you enter the real world: depression and anxiety.

Sam's boyfriend recently moved hundreds of miles away to attend graduate school. How will she cope with dating him from afar? Her boss Laura and …

Kim Struglinski has lived in 3 cities in the past 4 years, plus she travels all the time for work. And she's only 26 years old. Kim shares her story …

Do you ever wish you could go into adulthood with a full guidebook created by your mom? Margaux Bergen thought her kids might, and so she wrote a …

Some of us date in our twenties. Some of us get engaged. And then there are those of us, like Jessica Pasko who get engaged and break it off before the wedding. Pasko is a former journalist who now works in the greater …

Nearly two-thirds of millennials in America do not own a credit card, according to a survey commissioned by Bankrate and compiled by Princeton Survey Research Associates International. Among them: Sam Zabell. Sam talks …

Sam's friend Maddy, who studied theatre and psychology as an undergrad, talks about uprooting her New York life to pursue business school in London.

Sam has no interest in attending her high school reunion. Can two people who attended their own reunions change her mind? Laura, who went to high …

Sam talks with her sister Ally, a recent college graduate, about how she's coping with her new old roommates: her parents. 

Do you wish you could be someone other than who you were in high school or college? Meet Tammy Tibbetts, who went from "most shy" in high school, to …

Sam talks to Anne-Marie Slaughter, who offers some advice to grads on planning for the future, and why “care is as important as career.” Slaughter is the president of New America Foundation and author of Unfinished …

Ever wondered what the first real date looked like? Moira Weigel, author of the new book Labor of Love, sheds light on the history of dating, and why …

Sam talks to Katherine Schwarzenegger about how she spent her first year after college—interviewing awesome, influential people, from Serena Williams …

Sam talks to Nora McInerny Purmort about loss, cancer, single motherhood, and laughter.

Sam talks with Dr. Meg Jay, author of “The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter And How to Make the Most of Them Now.” From work to family to love, Dr. Jay has concrete words of advice and reassurance for people …

Sam talks to Clique Media and WhoWhatWear founders Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power about their new book, The Career Code, and what all new graduates need to know before they format their resume.

Sam talks to comedian and author Sara Benincasa whose book, Real Artists Have Day Jobs, reassures everyone that just because you have a “real job” doesn’t mean you’re not also an artist. We need salaries to survive, …

Sam continues her Side Hustle series with Rebecca Blaine Carton and Kira McCarthy. Blain Carton works part time for a non-profit theatre company. McCarthy also works for a non-profit, one focused on maternal mental …

Sam talks to Ali Maffucci of Inspiralized about her wildly successful spiralizing blog, and how she moved from corporate America to cooking in her …

Sam talks to Samantha Jayne, the voice of @QuarterLifePoetry, about her hilarious rhymes and how they came to be. Buy the book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Quarter-Life-Poetry-Poems-Hangry/dp/1455565288/ref=sr_1_1 

Sam talks to Elyssa Goldberg, who is a magazine editor by day—and by night. She edits driftmag.com and ambrosiamag.com, and amazingly, isn’t tired of …

Welcome to the first episode of our Side Hustle Series! This week, bestselling author Jessica Knoll explains how she balanced, essentially, two …

Sam is joined by Jamie Mendell, whose burnout led her down a completely different path, and Time Inc’s SVP of Talent Management Bucky Keady, who has seen burnout countless times in her office. 

Sarah Andersen, of Sarah’s Scribbles, is a full-time comic. Her new book, Adulthood Is a Myth, is full of hilarious scenarios all twentysomethings …

Sam invites her friends and their boyfriends to come into the studio and discuss what it was like to move in together, and what it's like to go from dates to roommates. 

Sam brings one of her close friends into the studio, as well as friendship expert Shasta Nelson, whose new book is available now on Amazon. Buy it here: …

Sam talks to Lisa Bonos (@lisabonos), writer and editor for Washington Post’s blog, Solo-ish, about digital dating, finding “the one,” and what …

Sam talks to Michelle Kennedy, who has walked down the aisle for friends a dozen times, as well as Jen Glantz, professional bridesmaid and founder of Bridesmaid for Hire, about budgeting as a bridesmaid and avoiding …

Sam talks to Amber Madison, about what young people can do when they encounter damaging gender biases in the workplace. Learn more about Amber’s company at: http://www.genderrebrand.com/

Sam talks to Olivia June Poole, co-founder of Hey! VINA, a new Tinder-like app for finding your new BFF. 

Sam drags her friend into the studio to discuss her online dating life, and consults an expert as to WHY people get “ghosted” in the first place.

Two editors from the Huffington Post embarked on bold challenges to reduce tech disturbances: turning off notifications and only speaking to people …

Sam talks to Lindsey Stanberry, of Refinery29, to find out how she was able to unplug from her email for an entire week.   Read Lindsey's full story …

Sam talks to writer Caroline Beaton about why traveling didn't solve all of her problems - and what she learned.   Tweet Me: @samzabell Visit: …

Sam talks to the co-founders of Cropped, a new essay and photo project that will make you revisit your relationship with social media.   Visit Cropped and submit your own stories at: http://www.wearecropped.com/   Tweet …

Sam gleans some tips on how to achieve those lofty career goals from her colleague and friend of the show Bucky Keady, the Senior Vice President of …

Sam learns some financial tips for the new year from two money.com writers - Senior Writer Donna Rosato and Social Media Editor Alicia Adamczyk.   Tweet Me: @samzabell Visit: www.realsimple.com   Today's show is brought …

We go home for the holidays and immediately revert to our angsty teenage selves. How can we halt the regression?   Tweet Us: @samzabell Visit: …

Whether you want to cut Seamless out of your life cold-turkey, or just want to figure out how to cut back on your expenses, Anna Newell Jones, author …

Sam talks to Adrianna Adarme of A Cozy Kitchen about hosting Thanksgiving in your tiny apartment, and shares a secret-slash-amazing recipe for mashed potatoes. This episode was sponsored by Cards Direct. Add a …

Sam talks to writer, illustrator, and designer Emily McDowell on careers that bombed, social media pressures, and how to become the CEO of your own company.     Add a personalized touch to your greeting cards this …

If you’ve recently received an email about open enrollment season—don’t panic. Sam talks to Jennifer Fitzgerald, CEO of PolicyGenius, to demystify …

Sam and Rachel W. Miller, Senior Lifestyle Editor at BuzzFeed, discuss finding BFFs as an adult, and the need for a service like Tinder—but for …

Stephanie Sisco, home editor at Real Simple, shares DIYs, shopping secrets, and style advice for decorating your apartment on a budget. 

Sam talks to Bucky Keady, VP Talent at Time Inc and Maxie McCoy of Levo League to find out whether or not you really need to stay at a job for an entire year.

How do you know when it’s time to leave your job—and what you’re supposed to do next? Sam talks to Tess Vigeland to find out what happened when she decided to leave her 11-year career.

Sam speaks to Professor Margaret Neale at Stanford University about how to negotiate a raise. For more from Professor Margaret Neale, visit her website www.gettingmoreofwhatyouwant.com

Sam speaks to her best friend Carly about a major career decision she made (very quickly!) 

Sam talks to Elle Luna, whose essay “The Crossroads of Should and Must” touched millions of people

  What do you do when you suddenly realize you're not in the right place or at the right job?

  Sam talks to Veronica Belmont, who has created a crazy, cool freelance career simply by following her passions.

Sam talks to Megan Gebhart, whose project “52 Cups of Coffee” taught her many things about telling stories and making connections. Want the Real Simple podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Opt into our weekly …

Sam talks to Jessica Bacal, who talked to 25 successful women about their biggest career mistakes and what everyone can learn from them.  Want the …

  Advice on how to establish good office friendships—without crossing any lines.

This week, it’s all about finding a doctor, staying on top of your health, and not letting Web MD misdiagnose your symptoms.   Want the Real Simple podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Opt into our weekly …

Five recent (and not-as-recent) grads discuss the weird, scary, fun, exciting things they remember about the first year out of college.   Want the …

Having a "boyfriend" looks a lot different in the real world than it did in college. Sam talks to her best friend and a dating expert to find out …

Not sure if your closet is office-appropriate? Bucky Keady, VP Talent at Time Inc., and Angela Matusik, Executive Editor at InStyle, share the fashion advice all young professionals need to know.   This episode is …

Everything you wanted to know (but maybe were afraid to ask) about picking the perfect plan, plus, how to actually use it.

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This week's episode goes over the major things all grads need to know about finances—from paying off student loans to contributing to a 401-K. 

Cooking like an adult starts in a very scary place—the aisles of a grocery store. This week, how to shop like a pro, plan your meals, and maybe save …

In this episode, Sam talks to career expert Lindsey Pollak about the first thirty days at a new office, and how to make sure you build a foundation …

Sam talks to Kathleen Harris, VP Content Development at Levo, about how to make a good first impression and answer the tough questions.   This …

Sam talks to friends who moved back into childhood bedrooms after graduation for advice on how to live like you’re in high school without letting it …

This week on Adulthood Made Easy’s Guide for Grads, get insider tricks to make your resume and cover letter stand out. This episode of Adulthood Made …

Moving to a new city is just one more of the scary things you have to do immediately after graduation. In the second installment of Guide for Grads, Sam talks to Terri White, editor of Time Out New York, about the best …

For the next five weeks, Adulthood Made Easy’s Samantha Zabell helps you navigate about some of the most important, stressful issues that soon-to-be …

Sam talks to real estate expert Ilyce Glink for advice on  finding an apartment in her budget, deciphering a lease, and how to deal with awful …

Sam and Real Simple home editor Stephanie Sisco talk cleaning hacks, must-have supplies, and the germiest things you keep forgetting to clean.   This week’s episode is sponsored by The Honest Company — safe products for …

Sam talks to Amy Zavatto, wine and spirits expert, about how to buy and order wine like an adult—that means it probably costs more than $5 a bottle.

How do you online date, anyway? An app? A website? All about how to find a good catch through online dating.

How do you identify that person at the office who will guide and advise you without sounding like you’re looking for a babysitter? Sam consults Bucky …

In this episode, finance expert and author Nicole Lapin offers an easy way to sort out your finances—because it's possible to set a budget and still …

Doing your taxes is a necessary, yet stressful, rite of passage. In this episode, Sam talks to tax expert Barbara Weltman to go over the process and …

Sam talks to Joe Yonan, cookbook author and Food and Dining editor at the Washington Post, about kitchen essentials, grocery shopping tips, and how to make weeknight meals much easier. 

In this episode, Sam Zabell talks to Greg Giangrande, her company's Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, for tips on negotiating your first salary, and exactly how to ask for that first raise. The …