Jocelyn K. Glei
Jocelyn K. Glei is a writer, podcaster, and educator focused on creativity, productivity, and well-being. She is best known for editing the bestselling 99U book series, including Manage Your Day-to-Day, Maximize Your Potential, and Make Your Mark, which have sold over 250,000 copies. Her work, including the popular Hurry Slowly podcast, has had broad influence on creative professionals.
Biography & Author's Journey
Jocelyn K. Glei’s formative years were shaped by early access to technology, which fueled her creativity and curiosity. As a teenager, her family acquired their first computer, igniting her passion for digital media and editorial curation through projects like her first zine. Glei attended Boston University, where she studied French, screenwriting, and American literature, laying the interdisciplinary foundation for her future work. After graduation, she volunteered at Flavorpill, a nascent online culture website, and quickly ascended through editorial ranks to become its global managing editor. Several roles in digital media followed, sharpening her skills in curating content and leading editorial teams.
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Make Your Mark
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A creative's guide to building an impactful business, with insights from leading entrepreneurs on finding purpose and inspiring teams.
Maximize Your Potential
Jocelyn K. Glei
Unlock your full potential with expert advice on career growth, risk-taking, and building valuable skills and relationships.
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Jocelyn K. Glei
A practical guide to conquering email overload, reclaiming productivity, and focusing on meaningful work in the digital age.
Manage your day-to-day
Jocelyn K. Glei
Master your routine, boost productivity, and unleash creativity with insights from leading minds in this practical guide.
Make Your Mark
Jocelyn K. Glei
A creative's guide to building an impactful business, with insights from leading entrepreneurs on finding purpose and inspiring teams.
Maximize Your Potential
Jocelyn K. Glei
Unlock your full potential with expert advice on career growth, risk-taking, and building valuable skills and relationships.
Unsubscribe
Jocelyn K. Glei
A practical guide to conquering email overload, reclaiming productivity, and focusing on meaningful work in the digital age.
Manage your day-to-day
Jocelyn K. Glei
Master your routine, boost productivity, and unleash creativity with insights from leading minds in this practical guide.
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Mindset, Joy, Career & Passive Income Growth
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Write, thrive, and live mindfully.
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Glow Up: Mindset, Habits & Abundance Plan
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Grow: Psychology, Creativity & Inspiration
Grow: Psychology, Creativity & Inspiration
This plan bridges the gap between cognitive science and practical creativity for anyone looking to optimize their mental performance. It is ideal for professionals and creators who want to overcome mental blocks and align their daily work with a deeper sense of purpose.
Boost My Productivity
Boost My Productivity
In an era of constant distraction, mastering your output is the ultimate competitive advantage. This plan is designed for professionals and creators who want to transition from busywork to high-impact results through behavioral design and systems thinking.
Host a podcast on life & guest perspectives
Host a podcast on life & guest perspectives
In an era of digital noise, the ability to facilitate deep, human-centric conversations is a rare and valuable skill. This curriculum is designed for aspiring creators and storytellers who want to bridge the gap between technical execution and meaningful connection.
Mindful Growth, Health, Culture & Creativity
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Live Mindfully, Stay Creative & Happy
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Community Voices
"Jocelyn K. Glei is known for editing and curating the bestselling 99U book series for creatives"
— Barnes & Noble
"Jocelyn K. Glei edited Manage Your Day-to-Day, which provides practical advice for creative professionals"
— Goodreads
"Jocelyn K. Glei led the curation of the 99U Conference, which featured prominent creative leaders"
— about.me
"Jocelyn K. Glei was the Founding Editor and Director of Behance's 99U, overseeing the award-winning website and conference"
— about.me
"Jocelyn K. Glei’s books offer pragmatic, action-oriented insights for time management and creative careers"
— Barnes & Noble
"Jocelyn K. Glei authored Unsubscribe, an influential book about managing email and digital distractions"
— ThriftBooks
"Jocelyn K. Glei served as global managing editor at online media company Flavorpill prior to joining 99U"
— about.me
From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
