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T he B enefits and D rawbacks of S ocial M edia A TRUE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD
JULY 2022
While technology offers plenty of benefits, social media can be much more harmful than beneficial. Social media allows people to present themselves to the world as living seemingly perfect lives. People only post aspects of their life they want you to see. Vacation pictures, loving messages to their partner, success at work, photos of them as the perfect parent, and photos of their face using filters so they appear flawless. Everyone wants to portray an illusion of perfection, but in reality, nobody is perfect and nobody’s life is perfect. We’re all far from it. Yet often seeing others through this lens of perfection, no matter how untruthful it may be, makes others feel as though their life is inferior and they are “less‑than.”
trouble. We’ve had cases that are directly impacted by social media. For example, an opposing party may not post compromising information on their Facebook page, but their girlfriend or boyfriend may have a page that reveals some shocking information that can completely change a case. Or someone may have information on social media or elsewhere on the internet that may make an employer decide not to hire them. Another drawback to social media is how addictive it is. I can’t tell you how many times I have picked up my phone with the intent to check Facebook for 5 minutes and suddenly 5 minutes turns into an hour or more. It so easily becomes a mindless and unproductive way to waste copious amounts of time. That’s actually one of the reasons that I love going to the beach or the pool with my children. I can leave my phone in the hotel room and simply enjoy the sights and sounds of the ocean and my kiddos playing. At first, I almost feel panicked, like I’ve lost a limb, but before long I feel free. All of this is not to say there aren’t many benefits to being connected most of the time and to social media. I do love that Facebook will inform me of local events happening around town. It’s often how I find out what’s going on in the community, whether it be festivals, carnivals, or activities in the park. I like being reminded of friends’ birthdays and seeing pictures of my friend’s children as they grow when it can be hard to keep in touch. Like most things, technology and social media can be an absolute blessing when used safely and in moderation. When I find myself getting upset at something online or spending too much time on my phone, I’ll put my phone away and reconnect with the world around me. It really is a freeing feeling. - Esther Vayman
Technology and social media have become dominant forces in today’s society. Nearly everyone in our country has a cellphone on them at all times, allowing them to connect with anyone in the world at a moment’s notice. The internet has made it so we have access to endless amounts of information. If we have a question, it’s usually only a quick Google search away. In my opinion, technology, and social media in particular, are a double-edged sword. On the one hand technology makes work more efficient, allows us to stay in communication with others, and makes access to information seamless. There are a great number of benefits to technology. Parents are able to keep in touch with their children, and we can even check our email on our phones to keep up-to-date with both work and personal agendas.
This desire for perfection puts incredible pressure on many children and adults who then feel pressure to strive for something unattainable. It can create confidence issues, fear of failure, and the idea of competing with seemingly perfect people online. It’s also harmful to kids because much of their communication comes from tech rather than human interaction. It opens up new avenues for bullying. People have no problem making comments online that they would never say in person. We even see this amongst adults who should surely know better. We saw this with people’s different views on how COVID should be handled and during pretty much any election. Though the idea of social media may have been designed with good intentions, many problems arise from social media. Social media can get people in real
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M eet the ‘F inancial F eminist ’
1. She knows her demographic. Dunlap talks directly to people just like her: millennial and Gen Z women fighting an uphill battle against the patriarchy and suggestions that deprivation is the only way to save.
TORI DUNLAP HELPS WOMEN SAVE
“I’m never going to shame people for their oat milk lattes or blame their brunch habits for not being able to buy a home,” Dunlap told Forbes.
Targeting such a specific demographic is a smart strategy because she can tailor her message and marketing dollars just for them.
A woman stands in front of a camera. She says, “I will have over $30 million by the time I retire, and I’m only 27. Let’s talk.”
2. She’s social media savvy. Dunlap jumped on TikTok early, and she plays the algorithm game on both TikTok and Instagram well. By using reels, trending soundtracks, and humor, she makes her social media presence “engaging, entertaining, and actionable,” as she put it to Forbes. 3. She’s not afraid to get personal. On her podcast “Financial Feminist,” Dunlap shares details about her childhood and opens up about her own struggles with money and sexism. This transparency helps convince her fans that she’s the real deal, and because she feels like a friend, they stick around and use her services long term.
Would you watch the rest of that video? If so, you might want to join the many people who already follow Tori Dunlap ( @herfirsk100k ) on Instagram and TikTok. By age 25, Dunlap had saved $100,000 thanks to financial advice from her parents — and she turned that process into a business. She launched Her First 100K, a financial coaching service for women, and became a viral success on social media. The Guardian newspaper calls her “the TikTok feminist saving people from debt” and Forbes puts her at the center of the “FinTok” (Financial TikTok) movement. She’s been featured on the “Today Show,” Business Insider, TIME, and BuzzFeed since launching her business in 2019. So, what is she doing right?
To learn more about what makes Dunlap tick, visit HerFirst100k.com.
GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR HER CLIENTS
O ur P aralegal , K ayte M oore
In 2019, we were looking to hire another paralegal, and Kayte came fully recommended to us by another family law attorney. After meeting with her, we knew that she would be the perfect fit for our team. Over the years, Kayte has made quite an impression on her clients while going above and beyond to help them with their legal needs. From drafting documents and scheduling mediations to talking with clients and preparing for hearings, Kayte plays a role in nearly everything while staying busy. She’s proven that she stays on top of her cases and does everything in her power to get everything resolved in a suitable manner for her clients. She’s incredibly communicative and won’t leave work until her email inbox has been emptied. Outside of work, Kayte likes to spend time with her cat, two dogs, and her boyfriend. She absolutely loves soccer. She started playing when she was 6 years old and continued to play through high school and into college. Now, she doesn’t play as often but will still root for Atlanta United when given the opportunity. If you step into our office on a holiday, you may catch Kayte wearing some festive outfits. Her outfits bring a smile to everyone’s faces whenever she dresses up for the 31 days of Halloween, 25 days of Christmas, or any other occasion you can imagine.
When you choose Vayman and Teitelbaum P.C. for your legal needs, you’ll be working with experienced and dedicated professionals. Over the years, we have had many talented individuals walk through our doors who have been able to amaze us and our clients. An excellent example of this is Kayte Moore, one of our paralegals. Kayte attended college at Kennesaw State University, where she studied criminal justice with hopes of working in crime scene investigation. Before long, she decided that she would rather work in the legal field rather than be on the crime scenes. After graduating college, Kayte started working for a law firm that specialized in bankruptcy law. She worked there for six and a half years before deciding that she wanted to do something where she could actually help her clients.
We are so glad to have Kayte as a member of our team and will continue to enjoy watching her grow in her role.
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WHAT IS YOUR
Kayte Moore: Hanging out by the pool! Kathleen Sickler: Going to the lake! Julia Giangualano: Having BBQs and lake days! Thamara Carvalho: Going to the beach! Katie Clark: Going to the beach! Jenny Ohsberg: Having family movie nights!
Mari Sotillo: Going to the beach! Becky Davey: Traveling! Julia Spitler: Spending the weekend at Braves games! Maggie Szutz: Going to Fourth of July parties!
FAVORITE SUMMER ACTIVITY?
S weet and S picy BBQ C hicken S kewers Inspired by RecipeRunner.com Summer is here, and you know what that means: It’s time to break out the barbecue and meat skewers!
ingredients For the Marinade • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce • 2 tbsp rice vinegar • 3 tbsp honey • Juice of 1 lime • 3/4 tsp smoked paprika • 1/2 tsp salt
directions
BRAIN BREAK
1. In a bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients. 2. In a reusable freezer bag, combine cubed chicken and all but 1/4 cup of the marinade. 3. Seal bag and massage marinade into the chicken. Chill in the fridge overnight. 4. The following day, preheat the grill to 400 F. Thread
chicken and pineapple onto skewers, adding two cubes of chicken for each cube of pineapple.
For the Skewers • 2 lbs chicken
5. Grill the skewers for 3–4 minutes per side, brushing with the reserved marinade in the final minutes. 6. Serve over rice or with your favorite barbecue sides!
breast, cut into bite-size cubes • 1 small pineapple, cut into 1-inch cubes
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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SUMMER ACTIVITY? SWEET AND SPICY BBQ CHICKEN SKEWERS
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WOMAN SUES WEATHERMAN
Some people love the rain. After all, there’s something magical about thunder rolling through the clouds as lightning illuminates a multitude of raindrops. Yet, if the storm is too strong — or even dangerous to be in — people might not enjoy it at all. And that certainly appears to have been the case in 1996 when an Israeli woman in Haifa, Israel, sued a television station because of their incorrect weather report. The weather forecaster, Danny Rup, predicted that the day would be beautiful and sunny, but the weather had a mind of its own and ended up being rainy, dark, and gloomy. Because the woman relied upon the accuracy of the report, she left her home without a raincoat or an umbrella and got caught in the pouring rain. As the old wives’ tale goes, if you get caught in the rain, you’ll catch a cold. Well, the woman claimed that after being exposed to inclement weather, she caught the flu and subsequently was out of work for four days, had to visit the doctor, and spent $38 on medicine. Due to such a daunting experience, she also said that she suffered additional stress from the entire situation. The woman ended up taking Channel 2 news station to a small claims court where she sought financial compensation to cover her sickness and suffering — as well as an apology from the forecaster who wrongly predicted the weather. The woman stated that weather forecasts are legally binding. WHEN IT RAINS, IT POURS
A C ase D renched in D isorder
Many of us would see this as a frivolous lawsuit, but the TV station settled out of court and the woman received $1,000 for her pain and suffering and an apology from Danny Rup. Despite this case, most people take weather predictions from television and radio forecasters with a bit of skepticism thinking that forecasts are just a well-educated guess based on available resources — and it can change on a whim. It’s just the nature of it!
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