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\"linkedin\"<\/a>Ever wonder who works behind the scenes to bring you all those great GMAT Tuesdays<\/a> and that awesome SAT Math eBook video<\/a>? Why, that would be our very own Content Manager and multitasker-extraordinaire, Lena Brooks! And today, we have an exclusive Q&A with the woman behind the content.<\/p>\n

But first, a little more about Lena: She graduated from UC Berkeley with a double major in English Literature and Gender Studies. She is an experienced freelance writer and editor, and has edited and contributed to a number of arts and literature publications. She spends much of her free time covering things in glitter.<\/p>\n

Glitter. Nice.<\/p>\n

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And now the Q & A!<\/p>\n

1. So Lena, how was your weekend?<\/b><\/p>\n

My weekend was really relaxing! I did some yoga, hung out in the Haight, and got some work done planning a few upcoming film projects.<\/p>\n

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2. What’s your favorite hobby?<\/b><\/p>\n

My favorite hobby is making crafts with no discernable utility. For example, here are a bunch of unicorn horns:<\/p>\n

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3. What’s your favorite site to procrastinate on and why?<\/b><\/p>\n

My favorite website to procrastinate on is The Dissolve<\/a> because I don’t feel bad about procrastinating when I’ve just read a really good film essay.<\/p>\n

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4. Would you rather drive a hot pink car or have hair made of cotton candy?<\/b><\/p>\n

Hot pink car for sure. I have aspirations to someday be a little old lady with blue hair and a pink car.<\/p>\n

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5. What’s your favorite part about working at Magoosh?<\/b><\/p>\n

Hmm, It’s a tie between the awesome people and the emphasis on learning. I love that there’s always opportunity and encouragement at Magoosh to deepen skills or learn totally new ones, and to engage with our work in a curious and data-seeking way. Also, there are really good snacks. Three way tie.<\/p>\n

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