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I’m sharing excerpts from part 2 of an interview I did with I Am Guiltless, a great blog promoting positive body image and breaking free of the pressures to fit a certain mold. They were curious about whether 40-somethings still struggle with the relationship between food and their body image. As with many things, the […] Read more…
People often ask about the difference between a sponsor and a mentor. This female entrepreneur and mentor offers her perspective on that question as well as what she thinks you should look for in a mentor. “A mentor gives you day to day advice on how to navigate the corporate landscape; the […] Read more…
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what 3 “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Today I’m sharing three gifts submitted by a reader. What are yours? ~1~ Save money: set aside some money every paycheck, start a 401K, buy stocks. ~2~ Take care […] Read more…
Today is Flash Friday – when a question is answered from both the 40-something and 20-something perspective. Joining me on this mission is Molly Ford of Smart Pretty and Awkward. Today’s question digs into the topic of how to deal interfaith dating. The goal is to get a cross generational discussion started so please join in […] Read more…
1. Follow your happiness. People who love what they do don’t even feel like they go to work. It sounds so simplistic to say and it’s hard because it goes against society sometimes, but some people can’t do anything but what they love. And those people are usually very successful and happy people. – 40-something, […] Read more…
Feeling a little wellness Wednesday-ish. Today I’m posting an excerpt of a guest post I did for I Am Guiltless, a great blog promoting positive body image through “self love”…and learning how your relationship with food shapes your relationship with yourself. They asked 40:20 Vision a few question about how perceptions of the body change […] Read more…
Last week I answered a question from a 20-something woman wondering if the temporary doldrums in her 6-year relationship were a sign of a deeper problem or a natural ebb and flow of a relationship. A woman wrote in with a comment that shed some light on the issue from the standpoint of relationship […] Read more…
More wisdom from a woman, board member, former CEO/COO and director of a fund who I spoke to a few weeks ago about gaining confidence to speak your mind at work. Today I recall more of her perspective on the nuances of building a successful career. “Working hard is not the most important thing […] Read more…