What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? 40-something women share three things 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. Take more risks in your twenties as you have plenty […] Read more…
August 2015 archive
First Job Wisdom
Career is always a hot topic here. Today I’m sharing this article that Glynnis MacNichol wrote for Elle Magazine on 1st Job advice. The article includes a fantasitic collection of advice from the women of The Li.st, a visibility platform for “awesome women who are serious about business.” With women hailing from industries ranging from tech, […] Read more…
3 Gifts for a 20-Something
What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? 40-something women share three things 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. Don’t let a predetermined vision of what life should be determine your decisions. Be open […] Read more…
Taking Off The Mask
In support of peer and reverse mentoring, we are always happy to share younger women’s post. Today we have a post from Kristen Rocco, on learning to go with her gut. Taking Off the Mask As a little girl, my grandma would always say, “The best thing you can do for yourself is […] Read more…
3 Gifts for a 20-Something
What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? 40-something women share three things 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. Get involved in some kind of sport. You don’t have to be super-athletic to get […] Read more…
Don’t Waste Your Independence – What I Know Now
Today’s “what I know now” wisdom is from a divorced, working mom. Married young and in love to a journalist and seemingly perfect soul-mate, she spent many years struggling with her husband’s alcoholism and diminishing financial security before finally calling it quits. I spoke to her as she was getting back on her feet. This is what she […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something
What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? 40-something women share three things 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. Make up your own mind. Be quizzical. Don’t co-opt others POVs without questioning […] Read more…
Letting Your Roots Grow: A 20-Something Question
I have a question. As rootless soul, my identity has always been founded on my future goals or aspirations. I am currently lost with no sense of direction, and as such my sense of self is wavering. While I accept this, I cannot go on like this forever. My question […] Read more…