Guest Tipper Ronald Young Jr. shares a deeply personal and important tip about recording the voices and stories of your loved ones before it's too late. After losing his mother, Ronald found that audio recordings became precious memories that captured her personality in ways photos couldn't. He also emphasizes the importance of backing up these irreplaceable recordings.

Ronald Young Jr is a critically acclaimed host, audio producer, and live storyteller based in Alexandria VA. He has hosted such shows as Solvable from Pushkin, and HBO Docs Club from Pineapple street studios. He has produced such shows as the critically acclaimed, Time Well Spent, Leaving the Theater, and Weight For It. Ronald is a frequent contributor to NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour. He has also contributed to such shows as Crime Writers On, These are their Stories, HBO Max Club, and Too Scary Didn't Watch.

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If you've ever wondered why your expensive camera still looks low quality, this tip is for you. We discuss how adding more light to your room can dramatically improve your camera's performance, even without upgrading your equipment. Learn the simple secret to getting professional-looking video quality with your existing setup.

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In this month's guest tipper interview, we sit down with audio producer and storyteller Ronald Young Jr., host of "Weight For It" and "Leaving the Theater." Ronald opens up about navigating life's crossroads at 41, sharing his thoughtful approach to self-reflection through a series of powerful questions he's currently exploring. From his journey from IT consultant to acclaimed podcast producer, to his candid discussion about finding direction in life, Ronald brings both vulnerability and wisdom to this conversation. Join us for an inspiring discussion about personal growth, career transitions, and making sense of life's various chapters.

Ronald Young Jr. is an audio producer, host, and storyteller, based in Alexandria, VA. He is the host of the critically acclaimed podcast Weight For It. Ronald is also an avid pop-culture enthusiast, a regular contributor to NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour, and the host of the television and film review podcast Leaving the Theater and the podcast Pop Culture Debate Club from Lemonada and BBC. He has hosted shows such as Pushkin’s Solvable, HBO Docs Club, from Pineapple Street Studios, and Slate’s Working podcast. He is passionate about social justice and equity and helped to tell historical and present accounts of black folks throughout American history with his work on Seizing Freedom from VPM, and Black History Year from Pushblack.

Find more Ronald Young Jr. at @ohitsbigron on most social platforms.

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Are your desk cables creating chaos? Learn how simple Velcro ties can transform your workspace from a rat's nest to a zen garden. Join Ned and Arielle as they discuss the surprisingly satisfying world of cable management and share a quick, affordable solution that will bring order to your tech setup.

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Take a quick mental break during your workday with LinkedIn's built-in puzzle games. The platform offers five different games, including the addictive "Zip," which takes just seconds to play. Challenge yourself and compare scores with others from your company or school!

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Guest tipper Ronald Young Jr. shares his genius hack for simplified travel packing that works for trips of any length. By using just three core outfits in rotation, plus one backup, you can travel confidently without overpacking. This method helped Ronald pack efficiently for his recent London trip - and nobody even noticed he was rotating outfits!

Ronald Young Jr is a critically acclaimed host, audio producer, and live storyteller based in Alexandria VA. He has hosted such shows as Solvable from Pushkin, and HBO Docs Club from Pineapple street studios. He has produced such shows as the critically acclaimed, Time Well Spent, Leaving the Theater, and Weight For It. Ronald is a frequent contributor to NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour. He has also contributed to such shows as Crime Writers On, These are their Stories, HBO Max Club, and Too Scary Didn't Watch.

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Everyone knows the struggle of letting personal tasks pile up while focusing on work. This quick tip offers a simple, achievable strategy to tackle your personal to-do list. By completing just two personal tasks per day, you'll knock out 10 items per work week - and that's a whole lot better than zero.

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Need new prescription lenses but love your current frames? You don't have to give them up! Learn how to save money and keep your signature style by updating just the lenses in your favorite frames. This quick tip from Tippendale Naomi Pollock will help you make smarter choices about your eyewear.

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In our first ever BONUS tip, Guest Tipper Noah Westreich teaches you how to create lasting memories of your travels by learning and practicing public transit announcements from different cities. This fun habit helps you build a unique audio scrapbook of your adventures around the world. Noah demonstrates this creative way to capture the essence of places you visit, complete with examples from New York City and Barcelona.

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