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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
- How to Write the Perfect Conference Follow-Up Email posted on August 11, 2017
- 6 Essential Tips for a First-Time Manager posted on July 27, 2015
- How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Leave Your Current Job?” posted on January 23, 2015
- Career Profile: Reshma Saujani, Girls Who Code posted on March 30, 2016
- How to Cope With Job Search Rejection posted on November 18, 2024
- Fitness Files: The Fhitting Room Review posted on August 28, 2015
- How to Make a Vision Board posted on January 14, 2016
- NYC Guide: Weekend Ritual, Books and Beans posted on April 19, 2016
- Career Profile: Yael Cohen Braun, FCancer, Motherlucker, and Bumble posted on October 31, 2018
- Career Profile: Michelle Kelly, Lilly Pulitzer posted on December 13, 2018
- 5 Good Books: Volume 19 posted on July 16, 2018
- 7 Ways to Have a Better Morning Routine posted on February 13, 2015
- How to Do a Life Audit posted on February 23, 2016
- Career Profile: Terry Hurlbutt, Good Morning America posted on January 23, 2019
- The Best Career Podcasts to Listen to if You’re Starting a New Job posted on August 14, 2015
- 22 Journal Prompts for Goal-Setting and Self-Reflection posted on December 16, 2016
- Career Profile: Holly Casto, Charm and Gumption posted on May 14, 2014
- Workplace Do’s and Don’ts for the Holiday Season posted on December 18, 2014
- How to Get Organized (and Stick With It) posted on April 9, 2015
- Summer Reading List posted on May 26, 2015
- Why You Should Always Be Learning posted on August 24, 2015
- Career Profile: Elana Fishman, StyleWatch posted on January 6, 2016
- A Health Coach’s Top Wellness Tips and Resources posted on June 21, 2016
- My 2016 Favorites posted on December 30, 2016
- Must-Read Books for April posted on April 11, 2017
- Career Profile: Arielle Patrick, Edelman posted on November 8, 2017
- Career Profile: Amy Astley, Architectural Digest posted on May 2, 2018
- Career Profile: Loren Brill, Sweet Loren’s posted on September 5, 2018
- Career Profile: Rachel Tipograph, MikMak posted on March 27, 2019
- Fitness Files: How to Stay Active and Connected While Social Distancing posted on April 17, 2020
- Coffee Date: Melissa Meredith of Southern Vogue posted on January 31, 2012
- How to Write a Job Application Follow-Up Email posted on May 25, 2014
- City Guide: 48 Hours in Barcelona, Spain posted on January 9, 2015
- Career Profile: Katie Schloss, Founder of Three Jane posted on June 3, 2015
- Personal Finance Advice for College Students (And Recent Graduates) posted on June 5, 2015
- How to Do a Digital Detox posted on March 28, 2016
- Stop Believing These Nutrition Myths posted on July 22, 2016
- How to Eliminate Self-Doubt When You’re Starting a Side Hustle posted on June 9, 2017
- Career Profile: Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox posted on November 15, 2017
- Career Profile: Holly Branson, Virgin Group and Virgin Unite posted on May 16, 2018
- Career Profile: Lindsey Johnson and Liz Eichholz, Weezie Towels posted on October 11, 2018
- How Paid Paternity Leave Can Help Close The Gender Pay Gap posted on May 20, 2019
- 5 Good Finds: April 2020 posted on April 30, 2020
- Learning Through Leadership: The Post Graduate Benefits of Going Greek, Part III posted on October 18, 2013
- Career Profile: Abbe Wright, Glamour posted on April 23, 2015
- How to Stay Focused on the Job Hunt When You’re Unemployed posted on June 22, 2015
- How to Decrease Self-Doubt posted on September 11, 2015
- Career Profile: Katie Corcoran, Lifestyle Coach and Author posted on January 27, 2016
Career Profile: Yael Cohen Braun, FCancer, Motherlucker, and Bumble
"I think collaboration is at the core of greatness and creativity. Working together, asking for help when you need it and giving help where you can makes not only everyone’s work better, but it also makes the working environment a lot better."
November 2018 Checklist
Here we go again!
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.
Career Profile: Alisyn Camerota, CNN
"Follow your bliss. None of this will feel like a chore if you are passionate about what you do."
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.
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."
30 Day Challenge: Skincare Routine
Sticking to it.
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."
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."
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."
30 Day Challenge: No Takeout
Sorry, Seamless.
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."
How These Female Founders are Paving the Way for Workplace Equality
"This is what happens when you put women in charge."
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."
Career Profile: Agnes Chapski, NewBeauty and Beauty Engine
"Be strategic and forward-thinking but nimble enough to change course if needed."