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Career & financial advice for 20-somethings from 40-somethings
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Last Thursday I went to a panel / book signing for the new book, “By Invitation Only: How We Built Gilt and Changed the Way Millions Shop” by Gilt Groupe founders Alexis Maybank and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson. The event was hosted by 85 Broads and moderated by Diane Brady of Bloomberg Businessweek. Diane was great […] Read more…
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something woman would give a 20-something if she were a “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? ~1~ “Don’t change yourself for a guy. Wait for a guy that fits you. Bring out the best in each other rather than a constant give and take.” ~2~ “Learn to tip.” ~3~ “Base your self worth […] Read more…
Today I have two answers for a woman who went traveling in South America and had a brief but amazing meeting with a Israeli tourist, a 29 year old social worker. Their paths crossed while on separate tour buses …and then again at an airport in another country. Both felt and intense connection and have been […] Read more…
Q. Dear 40-somethings, Did you ever obsess over weight? – 20-something A. Unfortunately yes. It’s hard not to. But if you’re lucky, one day you realize the number on the scale is not really what is going to make you happy (if you are within a healthy range). It’s part of a much bigger whole. […] Read more…
“All I have to do it say to myself, ‘is there ever a reason why I should know this?’ No. Okay I can ask. You can ask a lot to questions. You meet people are who are experts in an area and you can have the simplest questions [you feel stupid to ask]. But ask. They […] Read more…
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something woman would give a 20-something if she were a “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? ~1~ “My #1 piece of advice for anyone at age twenty is just to be nice. You can’t control if someone’s prettier or skinnier, more successful or has a better job or car…but you know what? You […] Read more…
Today’s question flips the question. A woman I have interviewed and who contributes to 40:20 Vision had a question on dating as a single 40-something. Here goes! Q. I have a fun challenge for you! I have a single friend who is just not meeting men (and would like a relationship). You talk to so […] Read more…
Q. I’m in my late 20’s and starting to get serious with someone. We have extremely similar values and views on life, and similar goals, and he makes me really happy. But he wants to raise a family in the suburbs, and I’ve always wanted to raise kids in the city (where we live now). […] Read more…