Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what three “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Herewith, there wishes to help you get a head start on perspective and gain confidence making decisions that are right for you. 1.Start exercising your voice. The thing […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘20-something’
What I Know Now That I Wish I Knew Then
Quitter: a person who gives up easily or does not have the courage or determination to finish a task. Ouch, online dictionary! How ‘bout this instead: Quitter: a person who is brave enough to know that a situation is unhealthy and has the courage to move on to something better. Now that’s more like it, […] Read more…
Learning From One Of The “Girls”
Today we have a post from Stephanie Florence, 40:20 Vision’s contributing / Millennial editor, reflecting on her evening with a notable “girl” in New York City. ~ I had a “pinch me” night Monday as the talent escort for the one and only Lena Dunham. Lena was recognized by the Point Foundation for her support […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (159)
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what three “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Herewith, there wishes to help you get a head start on perspective and gain confidence making decisions that are right for you. 1. Pass on the fruits of […] Read more…
What I Know Now: You Can Choose How To Live Your Life…Now
Today I’m sharing the perspective of a 40-something art gallery owner and breast cancer survivor …but beyond the labels…a woman who has always thrived on living life to it’s fullest, mistakes and all. This is what she would tell a 20-somethign about “what I know now”. It’s a great reminder that appreciating what you have […] Read more…
On Transitioning
Today we have a post from Stephanie Florence, 40:20 Vision’s contributing / Millennial editor, on the transition phase that comes around this age. ~ New York City is often called a melting pot, a place filled with transplants who left behind their comfort zones to take on all that the concrete jungle has to offer. […] Read more…
I’ll Give You Straight Talk
Today we have a post from Stephanie Florence, 40:20 Vision’s contributing / Millennial editor, in response to Susan Patton’s opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal, A Little Valentine’s Day Straight Talk. ~ Dear Ms. Patton, I could not disagree with you more. While my type A personality likes to plan most things in my […] Read more…
Two Years In
Today we have a post from Stephanie Florence, 40:20 Vision’s contributing / Millennial editor, reflecting on her two years living in New York. ~ Two years ago this month I boarded a plane to New York City. I had two suitcases and would sleep on an air mattress in the living room of my new […] Read more…