The First Edition.
Welcome to the launch of my newsletter! In this first edition, you'll get a round-up of all the cool links, music, apps and other things I've wanted to share with you.
FUN
Here’s some fun things you’ve got to check out:
YouTube Video Round-Up
If you haven’t yet seen the YouTube series Ryan made where he traveled across the country starting with one penny, you’ve got to watch it.
It was a worldwide sensation, to the point that as he arrived in each state, restaurant employees ended up giving him free food because they watched him survive each day on only what he had. SO cool.
Maybe you’ve seen him on TikTok, maybe you haven’t… but this actor created a fake Tom Cruise account where he deepfakes Tom’s face onto his own and does funny things.
In this podcast episode, Colin and Samir open up a great conversation about the implications of AI and deepfake tech, and where it can cross the line from cool into creepy. Pop this one on in the background.
Some of the most underrated, undervalued, under appreciated people (in my opinion) are first responders, and anyone who is on their team.
In this phenomenal video Michelle sees what it’s like to be a 911 dispatcher, and it really shows how intense the job is - from the inside. (The cool thing is she tries this one here in Colorado!)
In this incredible video essay, the work of one of my favorite directors is analyzed, particularly how he excels at visual comedy. If you like movies, this is a great watch.
Mobile Games of the Month
I love this game so much for when I want to power down my brain and chill. It’s a really simple game with beautiful graphics and relaxing music, perfect for when you’re waiting on someone or need a way to decompress.
You get to snowboard down this mountain and collect llamas and do tricks, collecting coins and making your scarf longer to fly further as you go. Worth download!
This one is another classic that’s a little more engaged. You are tasked with breaking these glass triangles with metal balls, as the environment around you starts to move faster and spin.
This game is so much fun, and also looks and sounds great too. Check it out!
BUSINESS / MONEY
Here’s a few resources that I’ve found to help you either make or save money without having to think about it.
Side Cash Apps
Eureka Surveys - make money doing surveys for like 5 minutes every day. I use this app all the time when I’m bored, and over a few months I’ve cashed out about $100. It’s not a fast way to make money, but it’ll definitely pay for your In-N-Out order. (use my code for an extra $1 lol: 89A6DN)
Field Agent - make money doing retail store audits(basically, you go into a store that the app decides, and take a photo of items it specifies.) Each time you make about $5 or so. Great if you have some free time. (here’s my code: 6n5tnvy)
Google Opinion Rewards - Another survey app, this one is probably the simplest and also the lowest paying, lol. But, if you wanna make a couple bucks every week or so for 3 question surveys, download this one.
Banking Rewards
I’m always looking for ways to get cashback or rewards with new banking apps, and here’s a couple I’ve personally found to be useful.
Current (bank)- this online bank has a really cool modern app, gives you your paycheck 2-4 days early, and gives you cashback on local purchases. They also just added a credit builder feature, that builds credit for you using the money in your checking account. Swipe it like you would normally, and since it’s not actually a “credit card”, but just looks like one to the Credit Bureaus, you never are in debt because you can only spend what’s in your account.
Kikoff (credit builder)- If your primary goal is to build your credit, and you don’t need a new bank… Kikoff seems to be a great option. You can open a “credit builder loan” that essentially is like a savings account. You pay $10-12 a month towards a “loan”, and once paid off you receive all your money back. In the meantime, Kikoff reports your “on time payments” so you build credit right away!
Referral Links
If you have a need for any of these apps or services, using my link will give us both rewards! Take a look at the list, and please use my link to sign up if you need one:
Dave Spot Me- $15 bonus w/ my link
(Open an account, use Dave to get part of your paycheck early, and we both get $15!)Grubhub - $10 off first order w/ my link
(Open a new Grubhub account, and we both get $10 if you place an order of over $15!)Uber Eats - $20 off your first order of $25+ w/ code: eats-stormp10ue
GasBuddy - 10cents/gal off w/ code: EM3BGZ2
One more thing…
I just published the first edition of my very own photo book! If you’d like to support my photography and get something cool out of it, check it out. You’re the first to know about this new project of mine, I hope you like it!