What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? This is where I ask 40-something women to share 3 things to help a 20-something get a head start on gaining confidence to make decisions that are right for you. No more woulda, coulda, shoulda. 1. Don’t get too comfortable. If […] Read more…
A month or two ago I got a package from my parents with some elementary school projects that my Dad had unearthed in the latest purging exercise. I forget which comedian said that we spend the first half of life accumulating things and the latter half getting rid of things…but it’s true. Ever since college I get […] Read more…
Image from Business Insider article Today I’m sharing advice from Neil Blumenthal, co-founder / co-ceo of Warby Parker, speaking last week at a GCU event moderated by Dirk Standen of Style.com. Love his perspective, the story behind Warby Parker and willingness to share his lessons learned. Great 40:20 vision for building a mission based business but […] Read more…
What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? This is where I ask 40-something women to share 3 things to help a 20-something get a head start on gaining confidence to make decisions that are right for you. No more woulda, coulda, shoulda. We have a beautiful post this week from a reader…3 […] Read more…
I went to a lunch this week to mentor some younger women about workplace inequities, the slightly under-the-radar gender related things that happen in the workplace. Sometimes unintentional….ingrained, unchallenged behaviors that men can partake in in the workplace…but not un-harmful. Some things that came up included: being called sweetie or honey, not being included in […] Read more…
What I know now: one 40-something female serial entrepreneur’s advice on career ups and downs and moving forward. On reaching goals… Getting too caught up in the details. Is what you are spending your time on moving you forward or just maintaining the status quo? You can feel busy 24/7 but you’re not doing yourself […] Read more…
What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? This is where I ask 40-something women to share 3 things to help a 20-something get a head start on gaining confidence to make decisions that are right for you. No more woulda, coulda, shoulda. 1. Never underestimate your friends. […] Read more…
Today’s post is from a woman reflecting on marriage…or what happens in any relationship when it is based on how the person feels about you rather than how you feel about them. ~ On her marriage… I was so reactionary when it came to relationships. “How does he feel about me? Does he think I’m pretty? I think I’m […] Read more…