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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. Work hard. Get along. Don’t gossip. Assume that everything you say at work […] Read more…
Today we have guest post by Stephanie Florence, 40:20 Vision’s contributing / Millennial editor, talking about leaving New York. And because one post wasn’t enough, read what she’ll remember most about NYC here. ~ It’s time. It came unexpectedly and much sooner than many people believed it would. (Me, included.) I thought long and hard […] Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…