By Emily Betz, 40:20 Vision Ambassador When I first met Katie, the first thing I noticed was her bright smile, followed quickly by her thoughtful and calm demeanor. These traits are all important when you are working with people to help them figure out what they want to do with their careers and lives! Katie […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘20-something advice’
What Cowboys Can Teach Us About Relationships: Don’t Play The Waiting Game
This week, due to travel, different time zone, holiday and a cold to boot, I’m posting some old faves. Today reprising one of my favorites. It was from a woman who grew up on a ranch in Arizona. At first I thought it wasn’t going to be relevant…but then I thought…she nailed it. As I’ve […] Read more…
Don’t Know Where You Are Going? Wander Purposefully
This week, due to travel, different time zone, holiday and a cold to boot, I’m posting some old faves. Today a reader question on how to figure out where you are going when you have not yet tested who you are. The question is from a 20-something who is “wandering aimlessly” — a feeling many of us have […] Read more…
What Not To Do First Thing in The Morning and Other Lessons Learned Last Week
I recently started a series on Forbes called What I Wish I Knew Last Week. In a world that is changing ever faster, why wait to share what we have learned? The first column was with Randi Zuckerberg. She shared how she has been rethinking her relationship with all things digital. Her children have made her […] Read more…
What I Wish I Knew: A 40-Something on Lessons Learned and Respect Earned
What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? Here 40-somethings share three wishes to help a 20-something get a head start on the confidence to make decisions that are right for themselves. No more woulda, coulda, shoulda. 1. Everyday thankfulness. Stop once a day and be thankful. Once a day I […] Read more…
3 Gifts for a 20 Something: What You Bringing? Fill Your Suitcase With Good Stuff
What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? Here 40-somethings share three wishes to help a 20-something get a head start on the confidence to make decisions that are right for themselves. No more woulda, coulda, shoulda. 1. You need to be able to grow and evolve as a person. If you are […] Read more…
40:20 Profile: Fashion Founder On Breaking Boundaries and Being Feminine & Bold
By Mica Walsh Today I’m sharing an interview with Heidy Rehman, founder of Rose & Willard, the British womenswear brand, whose name means Feminine and Bold. In her recent Confidence campaign, Heidy features models of various backgrounds and ages, posing confidently in an office setting. In this Q&A profile, Heidy shares why she believes positive […] Read more…
Five Lessons Learned: From Angst to Texas Railroad Commissioner
Today’s interview with Christi Craddick, the only woman on the three-member Texas Railroad Commission, taps into the uncertainty many women feel in their twenties…what do I want to be when I gorw up (and aren’t I supposed to know by now!)? She shares the journey to finding her path…and five things she learned […] Read more…