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- How to Keep a Work Journal posted on January 26, 2015
- NYC Guide: Sunrise in Central Park posted on November 27, 2014
- 7 Girls’ Night In Activities posted on March 13, 2017
- The Best Career Podcasts to Listen to if You’re Starting a New Job posted on August 14, 2015
- How to Write the Perfect Conference Follow-Up Email posted on August 11, 2017
- Career Profile: Cait Weingartner, Founder of Pretty and Fun posted on May 27, 2015
- Five Nutritionist-Approved Healthy Holiday Recipes posted on December 21, 2015
- 6 Essential Tips for a First-Time Manager posted on July 27, 2015
- Career Profile: Claire Cook, Girls Who Code posted on June 8, 2016
- Career Profile: Amanda Shapin, Cosmopolitan and Seventeen posted on December 23, 2015
Author Archives: Elana Lyn Gross
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November 2018 Checklist
Here we go again!
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Three Viable Alternatives to Venture Capital Funding That All Entrepreneurs Should Know
There is constant buzz about 'unicorns' and sky-high valuations, but raising venture capital is not the only funding option for entrepreneurs — or necessarily the best one. Here are some alternatives that all entrepreneurs should know.
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Career Profile: Alisyn Camerota, CNN
"Follow your bliss. None of this will feel like a chore if you are passionate about what you do."
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Meet Four Female Investors Who Are Trying To Close The Venture Capital Gender Gap
Skip the 'humble brag' and get comfortable sharing your team's success – it will be essential when you pitch venture capitalists to raise funding.
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Career Profile: Shalane Flanagan, Olympic Athlete and NYC Marathon Winner
"Run your race. This applies to everyone and everything in life. To me, it means to follow your instincts and live a life you are proud of."
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October 2018 Checklist
Let's do this!
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30 Day Challenge: Skincare Routine
Sticking to it.
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Career Profile: Lindsey Johnson and Liz Eichholz, Weezie Towels
"We wish we had appreciated that careers are long and never linear. I think this is as much our personalities as it is our generation, but when we were first out of school we were both hyper-focused on planning out every step of our careers. It never ends up where you think it will, and we’re really grateful for that."
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Career Profile: Andrea Hippeau, Lerer Hippeau
"Don’t change who you are because you think that’s what is expected of you. If we were all truer to ourselves, we’d all be a bit better off."
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I Made Customized Business Cards
I have business cards again!
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Career Profile: Loren Brill, Sweet Loren’s
"Do something you love and believe in so that you get to live your dream and feel aligned with what you work on every day. I believe that nothing feels better than finding something you want to give 100% of yourself to. You’ll not only feel lit up every day, but it will be something that will compel you to grow into the biggest, best version of yourself."
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September 2018 Checklist
Done and done!
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30 Day Challenge: No Takeout
Sorry, Seamless.
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Career Profile: Nicola Palmer, Verizon
"Connecting with other professional women has helped me tremendously through the years. The lessons that can be learned from those who have already been in the trenches, so to speak, are invaluable for weathering the inevitable storms and achieving long-term satisfaction."
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How These Female Founders are Paving the Way for Workplace Equality
"This is what happens when you put women in charge."
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How Getting a Master’s Degree Can Help You Advance Your Career
Back to school!
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Career Profile: Amanda Chantal Bacon, Moon Juice
"The reality and “secret” of success is relentless repetition and commitment. I’ve learned this by waking up every day and getting to work no matter how tired, bored, uninspired, scared, frustrated, sick, sad or discouraged I feel. All of these experiences are impermanent and, by continuing to show up, you will experience success."
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August 2018 Checklist
Done and done!
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Career Profile: Agnes Chapski, NewBeauty and Beauty Engine
"Be strategic and forward-thinking but nimble enough to change course if needed."
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30 Day Challenge: Meal Prep
Lunch and dinner in 5 minutes flat.
