Liz Kaydanovsky

Liz Kaydanovsky is a Chicago native and proud B-school grad from the University of Illinois in Champaign. Although her background is in accounting and finance, writing is her true passion. She is a regular contributor for The Huffington Post, Elite Daily, and Thought Catalog. She is also the creator and writer of ElizabethLeah.com, a personal blog.

Articles by this Author

On My Mind

A Letter to a Friend Going through a Tough Time

So, here’s the thing -- I’ve been told I’m pretty good at advice from people. Who knows? I just dish it like I see it.

by Liz KaydanovskyApril 25, 2018

On My Mind

A Ruby of Meaning

Recently, my great-aunt reminded me that faith in something, even if it's a piece of jewelry, can carry people through tough situations.

by Liz KaydanovskyFebruary 15, 2018

On My Mind

The Lost Awe of Flying

Many people have lost their infatuation with the art of flying, so I wanted to remind others and myself of the beauty of airplanes.

by Liz KaydanovskyJune 27, 2017

On My Mind

Don’t Go Chasing Wi-Fi

I’m blindly walking, waiving my cellphone in the air like I’m trying to catch the alien signal of the century -- except I’m in a mall … in Dallas, Texas. Got the visual? Great.

by Liz KaydanovskyMarch 23, 2017

Living Jewishly

The Last Shabbat of 2016

I woke up last Wednesday morning with an idea: I wanted to host 2016’s last Shabbat.

by Liz KaydanovskyJanuary 4, 2017

Arts & Culture

Key & Peele and The Big Event

A look at the comedy duo’s Chicago connections and Jewish humor.

by Liz KaydanovskyNovember 22, 2016

On My Mind

Picking a Career at 17

If you really think about it, you kind of need to know what you want to do for the rest of your life by the time you're a senior in high school -- at 17 years old.

by Liz KaydanovskySeptember 20, 2016