Amin Gurka
@contentbyamin.bsky.social
Communication major at UIC | Interested in data journalism
Portfolio: https://medium.com/@amin.gurka
Portfolio: https://medium.com/@amin.gurka
Just published a new article about how AI quietly shows up in our everyday life, at home, at work, and everywhere in between.
Check it out 👇
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Check it out 👇
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The Everyday Impact of AI: How Artificial Intelligence Is Quietly Shaping Our Lives
Every morning, the first thing I hear is my phone’s alarm — followed by a cheery “Good morning” from my virtual assistant, which tells me…
medium.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Just published a new article about how AI quietly shows up in our everyday life, at home, at work, and everywhere in between.
Check it out 👇
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
Check it out 👇
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
Reposted by Amin Gurka
Posting on social media won’t automatically make your brand memorable.
Here’s how to actually build trust with your audience → medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#BrandStrategy #MarketingTips #BusinessGrowth
Here’s how to actually build trust with your audience → medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#BrandStrategy #MarketingTips #BusinessGrowth
How I Help Brands Build Trust With Strategic Communication (And How You Can Too)
A practical guide to building brand trust through consistent messaging
medium.com
August 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Posting on social media won’t automatically make your brand memorable.
Here’s how to actually build trust with your audience → medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#BrandStrategy #MarketingTips #BusinessGrowth
Here’s how to actually build trust with your audience → medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#BrandStrategy #MarketingTips #BusinessGrowth
Reposted by Amin Gurka
Just dropped a new piece on Medium:
"How to Turn Your Military Experience Into a Remote Career"
From discipline to freedom, this one’s for every veteran figuring out their next chapter.
Read it here: medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#Veterans #RemoteWork #Freelancing #MilitaryTransition #WritingLife
"How to Turn Your Military Experience Into a Remote Career"
From discipline to freedom, this one’s for every veteran figuring out their next chapter.
Read it here: medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#Veterans #RemoteWork #Freelancing #MilitaryTransition #WritingLife
How to Turn Your Military Experience Into a Remote Career
From boots on the ground to working from your laptop, here’s how to make the shift.
medium.com
July 8, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Just dropped a new piece on Medium:
"How to Turn Your Military Experience Into a Remote Career"
From discipline to freedom, this one’s for every veteran figuring out their next chapter.
Read it here: medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#Veterans #RemoteWork #Freelancing #MilitaryTransition #WritingLife
"How to Turn Your Military Experience Into a Remote Career"
From discipline to freedom, this one’s for every veteran figuring out their next chapter.
Read it here: medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#Veterans #RemoteWork #Freelancing #MilitaryTransition #WritingLife
Reposted by Amin Gurka
Just published:
Why Veterans Make Great Freelancers
From discipline to adaptability, military experience translates perfectly into freelance life.
Read it on Medium: medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#Veterans #Freelancing #RemoteWork #CareerChange #TheVeteranFreelancerLife
Why Veterans Make Great Freelancers
From discipline to adaptability, military experience translates perfectly into freelance life.
Read it on Medium: medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#Veterans #Freelancing #RemoteWork #CareerChange #TheVeteranFreelancerLife
Why Veterans Make Great Freelancers
Why Veterans Make Great Freelancers
medium.com
July 7, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Just published:
Why Veterans Make Great Freelancers
From discipline to adaptability, military experience translates perfectly into freelance life.
Read it on Medium: medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#Veterans #Freelancing #RemoteWork #CareerChange #TheVeteranFreelancerLife
Why Veterans Make Great Freelancers
From discipline to adaptability, military experience translates perfectly into freelance life.
Read it on Medium: medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#Veterans #Freelancing #RemoteWork #CareerChange #TheVeteranFreelancerLife
Reposted by Amin Gurka
Most content gets ignored. Some of it sticks.
The difference? Strategic communication.
Here’s a short piece I wrote on how to make your message actually matter, whether you're freelancing, building a brand, or just trying to be heard online:
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#advice #branding #strategy
The difference? Strategic communication.
Here’s a short piece I wrote on how to make your message actually matter, whether you're freelancing, building a brand, or just trying to be heard online:
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#advice #branding #strategy
Why Strategic Communication Is the Secret Sauce Behind Every Brand That Gets Noticed
Let’s be real, most people scroll past content without a second thought. But every now and then, a message hits differently. It feels…
medium.com
July 3, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Most content gets ignored. Some of it sticks.
The difference? Strategic communication.
Here’s a short piece I wrote on how to make your message actually matter, whether you're freelancing, building a brand, or just trying to be heard online:
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#advice #branding #strategy
The difference? Strategic communication.
Here’s a short piece I wrote on how to make your message actually matter, whether you're freelancing, building a brand, or just trying to be heard online:
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#advice #branding #strategy
Reposted by Amin Gurka
Just published:
From Field Ops to Freelance: what the Army taught me about working independently.
Discipline, adaptability, and accountability still guide my work.
Read on 👉 medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#veterans #freelanceLife #discipline #selfimprovement #selfdevelopment
From Field Ops to Freelance: what the Army taught me about working independently.
Discipline, adaptability, and accountability still guide my work.
Read on 👉 medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#veterans #freelanceLife #discipline #selfimprovement #selfdevelopment
From Field Ops to Freelance: Discipline, Adaptability, and the Veteran Mindset
From Field Ops to Freelance: What the Army Taught Me About Working Independently
medium.com
July 7, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Just published:
From Field Ops to Freelance: what the Army taught me about working independently.
Discipline, adaptability, and accountability still guide my work.
Read on 👉 medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#veterans #freelanceLife #discipline #selfimprovement #selfdevelopment
From Field Ops to Freelance: what the Army taught me about working independently.
Discipline, adaptability, and accountability still guide my work.
Read on 👉 medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#veterans #freelanceLife #discipline #selfimprovement #selfdevelopment
Posting on social media won’t automatically make your brand memorable.
Here’s how to actually build trust with your audience → medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#BrandStrategy #MarketingTips #BusinessGrowth
Here’s how to actually build trust with your audience → medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#BrandStrategy #MarketingTips #BusinessGrowth
How I Help Brands Build Trust With Strategic Communication (And How You Can Too)
A practical guide to building brand trust through consistent messaging
medium.com
August 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Posting on social media won’t automatically make your brand memorable.
Here’s how to actually build trust with your audience → medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#BrandStrategy #MarketingTips #BusinessGrowth
Here’s how to actually build trust with your audience → medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#BrandStrategy #MarketingTips #BusinessGrowth
Just dropped a new piece on Medium:
"How to Turn Your Military Experience Into a Remote Career"
From discipline to freedom, this one’s for every veteran figuring out their next chapter.
Read it here: medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#Veterans #RemoteWork #Freelancing #MilitaryTransition #WritingLife
"How to Turn Your Military Experience Into a Remote Career"
From discipline to freedom, this one’s for every veteran figuring out their next chapter.
Read it here: medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#Veterans #RemoteWork #Freelancing #MilitaryTransition #WritingLife
How to Turn Your Military Experience Into a Remote Career
From boots on the ground to working from your laptop, here’s how to make the shift.
medium.com
July 8, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Just dropped a new piece on Medium:
"How to Turn Your Military Experience Into a Remote Career"
From discipline to freedom, this one’s for every veteran figuring out their next chapter.
Read it here: medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#Veterans #RemoteWork #Freelancing #MilitaryTransition #WritingLife
"How to Turn Your Military Experience Into a Remote Career"
From discipline to freedom, this one’s for every veteran figuring out their next chapter.
Read it here: medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#Veterans #RemoteWork #Freelancing #MilitaryTransition #WritingLife
Just published:
Why Veterans Make Great Freelancers
From discipline to adaptability, military experience translates perfectly into freelance life.
Read it on Medium: medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#Veterans #Freelancing #RemoteWork #CareerChange #TheVeteranFreelancerLife
Why Veterans Make Great Freelancers
From discipline to adaptability, military experience translates perfectly into freelance life.
Read it on Medium: medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#Veterans #Freelancing #RemoteWork #CareerChange #TheVeteranFreelancerLife
Why Veterans Make Great Freelancers
Why Veterans Make Great Freelancers
medium.com
July 7, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Just published:
Why Veterans Make Great Freelancers
From discipline to adaptability, military experience translates perfectly into freelance life.
Read it on Medium: medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#Veterans #Freelancing #RemoteWork #CareerChange #TheVeteranFreelancerLife
Why Veterans Make Great Freelancers
From discipline to adaptability, military experience translates perfectly into freelance life.
Read it on Medium: medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#Veterans #Freelancing #RemoteWork #CareerChange #TheVeteranFreelancerLife
Just published:
From Field Ops to Freelance: what the Army taught me about working independently.
Discipline, adaptability, and accountability still guide my work.
Read on 👉 medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#veterans #freelanceLife #discipline #selfimprovement #selfdevelopment
From Field Ops to Freelance: what the Army taught me about working independently.
Discipline, adaptability, and accountability still guide my work.
Read on 👉 medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#veterans #freelanceLife #discipline #selfimprovement #selfdevelopment
From Field Ops to Freelance: Discipline, Adaptability, and the Veteran Mindset
From Field Ops to Freelance: What the Army Taught Me About Working Independently
medium.com
July 7, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Just published:
From Field Ops to Freelance: what the Army taught me about working independently.
Discipline, adaptability, and accountability still guide my work.
Read on 👉 medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#veterans #freelanceLife #discipline #selfimprovement #selfdevelopment
From Field Ops to Freelance: what the Army taught me about working independently.
Discipline, adaptability, and accountability still guide my work.
Read on 👉 medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#veterans #freelanceLife #discipline #selfimprovement #selfdevelopment
Most content gets ignored. Some of it sticks.
The difference? Strategic communication.
Here’s a short piece I wrote on how to make your message actually matter, whether you're freelancing, building a brand, or just trying to be heard online:
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#advice #branding #strategy
The difference? Strategic communication.
Here’s a short piece I wrote on how to make your message actually matter, whether you're freelancing, building a brand, or just trying to be heard online:
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#advice #branding #strategy
Why Strategic Communication Is the Secret Sauce Behind Every Brand That Gets Noticed
Let’s be real, most people scroll past content without a second thought. But every now and then, a message hits differently. It feels…
medium.com
July 3, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Most content gets ignored. Some of it sticks.
The difference? Strategic communication.
Here’s a short piece I wrote on how to make your message actually matter, whether you're freelancing, building a brand, or just trying to be heard online:
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#advice #branding #strategy
The difference? Strategic communication.
Here’s a short piece I wrote on how to make your message actually matter, whether you're freelancing, building a brand, or just trying to be heard online:
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#advice #branding #strategy
The cost of living in U.S. cities has surged since 2020 - rent, food, and transportation costs are rising faster than general inflation.
Check out my infographic + breakdown below
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#uicdigital
Check out my infographic + breakdown below
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#uicdigital
How the Cost of Living Has Changed in U.S. Cities (2020–2024)
From 2020 to 2024, the cost of living in major U.S. cities has risen significantly, even if general inflation numbers appear relatively…
medium.com
June 13, 2025 at 1:59 AM
The cost of living in U.S. cities has surged since 2020 - rent, food, and transportation costs are rising faster than general inflation.
Check out my infographic + breakdown below
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#uicdigital
Check out my infographic + breakdown below
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#uicdigital
A new data visualization explores COVID-19 vaccination rates by ZIP code across Chicago.
The chart highlights stark disparities in vaccine coverage, some neighborhoods exceed 70%, while others fall below 30%.
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#uicdigital
The chart highlights stark disparities in vaccine coverage, some neighborhoods exceed 70%, while others fall below 30%.
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#uicdigital
Chicago COVID-19 Vaccination Rates by ZIP Code
This bar chart visualizes the percentage of Chicago residents who are up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, based on ZIP code-level…
medium.com
June 10, 2025 at 8:06 AM
A new data visualization explores COVID-19 vaccination rates by ZIP code across Chicago.
The chart highlights stark disparities in vaccine coverage, some neighborhoods exceed 70%, while others fall below 30%.
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#uicdigital
The chart highlights stark disparities in vaccine coverage, some neighborhoods exceed 70%, while others fall below 30%.
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#uicdigital
Just published a Google MyMap featuring 10 of the best outdoor music venues in Chicago for summer 2025 Rooftops, festivals, lakeside stages & more!
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#UICdigital
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#UICdigital
10 Must-Visit Chicago Music Spots This Summer
There’s something magical about summertime in Chicago. The weather’s warm, the city comes alive, and whether you’re into EDM, indie rock…
medium.com
May 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Just published a Google MyMap featuring 10 of the best outdoor music venues in Chicago for summer 2025 Rooftops, festivals, lakeside stages & more!
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#UICdigital
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#UICdigital
Just mapped the world’s top 20 bike-friendly cities, from Copenhagen to Tokyo, using Google MyMaps.
Check out my interactive article with photos + rankings:
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#uicdigital
Check out my interactive article with photos + rankings:
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#uicdigital
Top 20 Bike-Friendly Cities Around the World
Have you ever wondered which cities make biking feel effortless, safe, and even stylish?
I built this interactive map using data from the…
medium.com
May 30, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Just mapped the world’s top 20 bike-friendly cities, from Copenhagen to Tokyo, using Google MyMaps.
Check out my interactive article with photos + rankings:
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#uicdigital
Check out my interactive article with photos + rankings:
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#uicdigital
Google Trends data shows how ChatGPT is catching up to Google in search interest and how TikTok continues to challenge Instagram.
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#uicdigital
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#uicdigital
Medium
medium.com
May 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Google Trends data shows how ChatGPT is catching up to Google in search interest and how TikTok continues to challenge Instagram.
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#uicdigital
medium.com/@amin.gurka/...
#uicdigital
Quinn: Pensions Threaten MAP Grants
Gov. Quinn urges pension reform to protect students’ MAP grant scholarships.
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Gov. Quinn urges pension reform to protect students’ MAP grant scholarships.
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Quinn: Pensions Threaten MAP Grants
Gov. Quinn urges pension reform to protect college students’ scholarships.
medium.com
May 23, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Quinn: Pensions Threaten MAP Grants
Gov. Quinn urges pension reform to protect students’ MAP grant scholarships.
medium.com/@amin.gurka/... #uicdigital
Gov. Quinn urges pension reform to protect students’ MAP grant scholarships.
medium.com/@amin.gurka/... #uicdigital