Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what 3 “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Here are one woman’s gifts: 1. To know that you are special and deserve a love that recognized that and is equal. 2. To follow what you want instead […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘20-something’
A “Summer of Learning” Reading List
The Domino Project’s for today only, is giving away a free Kindle version of the essay “Self Reliance” by Ralph Waldo Emerson. “Today, The Domino Project launches a contemporary re-imagining of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s most famous essay Self-Reliance. We’re thrilled to work with Ibex, a very cool outdoorwear company, to reintroduce you Ralph Waldo Emerson. In return, […] Read more…
Wisdom from Women in Technology
Last night I attended an event celebrating women in technical innovation sponsored by MTV Networks for NCWIT, an organization dedicated to advocacy and outreach for women in the field of IT. Venture capitalists invested 21 billion dollars last year and of the companies receiving funding only 5% of employees were women. NCWIT takes a positive […] Read more…
When Do Men Grow Up-Part 2
Today I’m returning to the discussion on “when do men grow up?” which I began on Monday. I’ll be answering the question in a few different formats over the next week or two with the good the bad and the in-between from 40-something men and women alike. Today I’m digging into the good with Tom […] Read more…
40:20 Spotlight: Starting Your Own Business
Earlier today I published a spost on fashion advice for new moms from Nina Sutton. I met Nina last summer while interviewing women for 40:20 Vision and she has been an endless source of wisdom. From fashion to beauty to being an entrepreneur, mom and style maven, she fluidly merges her business life with her personal […] Read more…
When Do Guys Grow Up?
Q: When do 20-something men grow up? My girlfriends and I are recently single and have found the dating scene, well, interesting. Do 40-something men act the same? Why do 20-something men run for the hills when they hear the word “commitment” (not necessarily meaning marriage)? Why are they intimidated by strong career-focused women? Why are they […] Read more…
Three Wishes for a 20-Something (22)
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what 3 “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Here are one woman’s gifts: 1. The ability to be present as much as possible 2. The necessary self confidence and fearlessness to pursue all of her dreams […] Read more…
Who are the Real Relationship Role Models ?
On the heels of the breakdown of the Shriver / Schwarzenegger marriage Jezabel recently asked the question, “Who Are Your Relationship Role Models?” These days they are pretty hard to find as the article notes: “One might question whether any couple is destined to last. So when you think of the perfect partnership, you’re quite likely looking […] Read more…