By Stephanie Florence, 40:20 Vision Ambassador On January 21, 2017, I witnessed a piece of history. I joined 250,000 in the Women’s March on Chicago. Not only did I get to witness it, I had the great fortune of volunteering backstage – greeting speakers and performers before their important moments. And then seeing their reactions […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘Career advice’
What I Wish I Knew Then: 3 Gifts for a 20-Something
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, Be yourself. Don’t expect to be what people expect you to be. […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something: There Is No Role That Defines You
By Emily Betz, 40:20 Vision Ambassador 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. You are more. I would make sure […] Read more…
Careerable’s Founder on Being an “Enabled Careerist”, Starting Your Business & Family
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…
4020 Vision Quotes of the New Year – Looking Back, Moving Forward
Some fave make shit happen for you quotes 2016…all in the spirit of 4020 Vision. Here we share our wisdom from the other side of navigating our life from 20 to 40 to give women a head start on figuring out what is right for them. No more woulda, coulda, shoulda! Original Post — Jennifer Sarver, founder of […] 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 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…
What To Do When You Don’t Speak Tax Jargon (and More Great Insight from a Startup Accountant)
I finally have business license! I run a small retail arbitrage venture and I am the only employee. I’m finding there is a bunch of tax jargon that I have to know now and it’s daunting. What can I do? I also need innovative and positive feedback from people who are in business. I’m the only person […] Read more…