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The Upgrade is back from its summer break, featuring a revamped format, exciting new segments, and plenty of fresh hacks. In this episode, we’re joined by Ottessa Moshfegh, the author of Eileen and My Year of Rest and Relaxation, as well as Keiko Agena, actress and author of No Mistakes: A Perfect Workbook for Imperfect Artists, who’s best known for playing Lane Kim on Gilmore Girls.
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This episode features the following segments:
Bad Hacks
Alice and Melissa dive into some truly awful hacks, like the bizarre combination of espresso machine/phone case.
A Dose of Your Own Medicine: Keiko Agena
Melissa asks Keiko some of the thought-provoking questions she challenges readers with in her book—such as, “What milestones in your life have you brushed aside because they were expected?” and “What is a song you wish someone had written for you?”
From the Archives
In this segment, our staff writer Nick Douglas explains why abandoning your old ideas might be the key to unlocking creative success.
The Interview: Ottessa Moshfegh
We chat with Ottessa about her approach to writing, why she’s taking a break from short stories (for now), and the country she has no intention of returning to.
Upgrade of the Week
Keiko Agena joins Melissa and producer Levi Sharpe to discuss this week’s upgrade—those small changes that are having a major impact. This week’s upgrades include: crafting your own stylish lamp, starting a food journal, and exploring the magic of Oatly oat milk (not a sponsor—yet).
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