Another thoughtful answer to the 20-something question on “When Do Guys Grow Up?”. This one from a 40-something guy, married, entrepreneur, from Chicago. “I think 20-something men start to grow up at around 28…and if they haven’t grown up by 35, they never will. My personal belief is very few people are ready […] Read more…
May 2011 archive
What We Can Learn from Start Ups on “The Joy of Sharing”
Today I share a wonderful article by Courtney Boyd Myers on the energy that is emanating from the entrepreneurial scene in NYC, particularly the collaboration among women. http://thenextweb.com/industry/2011/05/29/why-new-york-citys-tech-scene-is-thriving/ My favorite point is that this energy is possible in part due to technology but also cooperation and sharing. It’s contagious and can spread well beyond […] Read more…
Three Gifts fir a Twenty-Something (23)
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”. Here are one woman’s gifts: 1. To know that you are special and deserve a love that recognized that and is equal. 2. To follow what you want instead […] Read more…
A “Summer of Learning” Reading List
The Domino Project’s for today only, is giving away a free Kindle version of the essay “Self Reliance” by Ralph Waldo Emerson. “Today, The Domino Project launches a contemporary re-imagining of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s most famous essay Self-Reliance. We’re thrilled to work with Ibex, a very cool outdoorwear company, to reintroduce you Ralph Waldo Emerson. In return, […] Read more…
Wisdom from Women in Technology
Last night I attended an event celebrating women in technical innovation sponsored by MTV Networks for NCWIT, an organization dedicated to advocacy and outreach for women in the field of IT. Venture capitalists invested 21 billion dollars last year and of the companies receiving funding only 5% of employees were women. NCWIT takes a positive […] Read more…
When Do Men Grow Up-Part 2
Today I’m returning to the discussion on “when do men grow up?” which I began on Monday. I’ll be answering the question in a few different formats over the next week or two with the good the bad and the in-between from 40-something men and women alike. Today I’m digging into the good with Tom […] Read more…
40:20 Spotlight: Starting Your Own Business
Earlier today I published a spost on fashion advice for new moms from Nina Sutton. I met Nina last summer while interviewing women for 40:20 Vision and she has been an endless source of wisdom. From fashion to beauty to being an entrepreneur, mom and style maven, she fluidly merges her business life with her personal […] Read more…
New Mom Fashion Advice – Part 2
Following up on a question last week from a new mom on how to transition her style from “teenager” to “almost adult”, I’m happy to share a dedicated post from Nina Sutton. Nina is the author of Chic Mom’s Guide to Feeling Fabulous, runs the blog of the same name and is a Beauty, Fashion and Mom […] Read more…