GUM | Growing Up Millennial | & walking at the same time

What is G.U.M?

by G.U.M | Growing Up Millennial

G.U.M is a company geared towards bringing the millennial community together through the common love of 80s & 90s nostalgia and our never-ending battle with adulthood. From quarter life crises to unconventional career paths (YouTubing, Blogging, etc.) we aim to foster an environment of support, positive interactions, and collaborations. In a nutshell… We are the twenty-somethings and (early) thirty-somethings that realized no one prepared...

January 13, 2016

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Who Are Millennials?

by G.U.M | Growing Up Millennial

From older generations to actual millennials, there seems to be a lot of confusion about who is considered a millennial. We did a little digging and here’s what we found:

January 13, 2016

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Join the Team

by G.U.M | Growing Up Millennial

Think you would make a great addition to the G.U.M Team? Below is a list of the positions we’re looking to fill. Fill out the form below or email us at staff@iamgum.com. Media Relations & Publicity Director Communications Director Website Administrators Sales & Merchandise Manager Staff Writers Click here to find out more detail on each one.

January 13, 2016

20somethings, 30somethings, Adulthood, adulting, Blog, Entrepreneur, gen y, generation y, life, Millennial, Opportunities, Uncategorized, young adulthood
Want us to follow you? Or be featured?

by G.U.M | Growing Up Millennial

We’re always looking for millennials to follow. In order for us to follow you the criteria is simple: Be a Millennial Be an avid blogger What do we mean by an avid blogger? We want to see that you’re planning to blog more than three times before you leave the blogging world for six months to forever. Put up a few posts and then...

January 13, 2016

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What Happens When You Have Been Unemployed for Too Long

The last time I was unemployed and looking for a job was in January of 2016. The project I was working on in 2015 had closed down and the...

adulting, Culture, G.U.M Writer, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Scrambling into the New Year

If time could have stood still for one week when the clock struck twelve on the 1st of January, maybe I actually would have brought in the new year...

adulting, blogging, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Millennial, Uncategorized

How To Find Blogging Inspiration

Originally posted on New Lune:
A single thread of hope is still a very powerful thing. Hey Loves! One of the things I struggle the most when...

Originally posted on for the love of nike:
Huka Falls are a set of torrential waterfalls on the North Island of New Zealand. In the photos below, you get the fell for the water’s pace. What’s even crazier is that you can ride a jetboat down this thing. What’s a jetboat? Oh just a teeny tiny little speed boat that can navigate...

February 12, 2018

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Millennial, Travel, Travel Stories, Uncategorized

Sky Gardens London

by G.U.M | Growing Up Millennial

Originally posted on Lucy Snewin:
So heres to another London post. I went up to London to celebrate one of my friends 21st birthday! This included the visit to Pizza Union, Sky Gardens and then drinks and dinner in Southgate at Giraffe. The weather in London on the day wasn’t great and was pretty much your typical British weather, dreary and wet....

February 9, 2018

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Millennial, Travel, Travel Stories, UK, Uncategorized

Vibes of Osaka

by G.U.M | Growing Up Millennial

Originally posted on #TicketAway:
Before going to Osaka, you will hear many thing about this city: the best night life in Japan, friendly and relaxed people, amazing street food and the vibrant atmosphere. This is is all true! Situated right in the center of the main Japan’s island, Osaka is a must stop for those who want to see and explore the...

February 8, 2018

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Millennial, Travel, Travel Stories, Uncategorized

Knick Knacks From My Trip to New York

by G.U.M | Growing Up Millennial

February 8, 2018

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Singapore: The World in One City

by G.U.M | Growing Up Millennial

Originally posted on mypassengerdiaries:
On a trip to Singapore with our high school friends five years ago, we got separated from the rest of the group. The two of us – plus our best friend – got lost in the middle of the city with no working phones, no maps, and no idea where to go. We walked around with no direction,...

February 7, 2018

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