Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what three “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Here are one woman’s gifts: 1. Don’t fear change. When you get to pick yourself up and start over, it’s almost like you’re redefining yourself. It can […] Read more…
January 2014 archive
5 Philosophies for Life from a Dermatologist
Sorry her philosophies are not skincare secrets. Although of course I asked. Dr. Doris Day, a well known dermatologist in NYC, gave me some skincare tips before before telling me her lessons learned on how to be beautiful inside and out. Prevention. Use sunscreen and Omega-3 supplements. Don’t underestimate the effect of emotional stress on […] Read more…
It’s Not Luck…You Have to Ask For It
Advice on luck, asking for what you want and work-life fit from a former 20-year corporate brand / innovation director and now C-leverl at a global non-profit. On luck vs. asking… I found out I was pregnant two weeks after I was promoted. I was so conflicted. I was on the fast track but I […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (144)
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what three “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Here are one woman’s gifts: 1. Decision free time. Schedule time where you don’t have to make decisions. That’s a vacation. Even if it’s just for two […] Read more…
Don’t Let Fear Force You Into A Hiding Place
Five 40-Someting Insights on making changes and goals – a good way to start the new year! 1. “Thinking that you know yourself well enough at 20 to know what your career should be for the rest of your life because you’re going to change five times at the minimum before you evolved enough to […] Read more…