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Have a “what I wish I knew then” story or a “what I wish I knew” question?
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Career & Finance
Career & financial advice for 20-somethings from 40-somethings
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Self & Wellness
Health and beauty and style to self-fulfillment, self-esteem and body image.
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The Three Gifts
Put Yourself In The Movie
I read Vanity Fair on the airplane this week and was surprised to find myself inspired by Graydon Carter’s letter from the editor about Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and his battle with Hachette over e-books and contemporary publishing. The whole letter (and article) is worth a read, but I liked this “corny but effective device” Mr. Carter […] Read more…
3 Gifts for a 20-Something
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. Pain is finite. 2. […] Read more…
What did you want to be when you grew up? Part 3
Today we have the third post in the series curated by Stephanie Florence, 40:20 Vision’s contributing / Millennial editor, reflecting on how childhood dreams affect the people we become. Read the first installment here and the second installment here. ~ Whitney Johnson, From Pianist to Investor “When I was really young, around 8 years old, […] Read more…
Relationship vs Entanglement: A 40-Something Tells Us the Difference
Today some insights from a 40-something woman reflecting on her marriage, her reinvention and being yourself both inside and outside relationships. On relationships… Don’t lose your self-value. When I’m with a guy, I tell them straight away, “Listen, I’m really independent. I love my time with you but I also love my time with me […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something
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. The ability to not take things […] Read more…
What did you want to be when you grew up? Part 2
Today we have the second post in the series curated by Stephanie Florence, 40:20 Vision’s contributing / Millennial editor, reflecting on how childhood dreams affect the people we become. Read the first installment here. ~ Christina Vuleta – From Princess to Planner “When I was very young I remember answering the question of what I […] Read more…
Dear 20-Something
Last night I was telling someone how the “Dear Kitten” video was a little bit like 40:20 Vision — sharing our wisdom — cat:kitten style. Yeah, we have experienced a few things you haven’t yet. So why not try to give those following behind us a head start? I often hear that you shouldn’t give […] Read more…