Sometimes you just have to go n a direction. That’s the advice of a just turned 50-something founder and angel investor. She told me: “Most people don’t know ‘what their passion is’. If you do …you are lucky. But what do you gravitate toward? Dig into that. Find ways to apply those interests. Then, […] Read more…
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How To Spring Back from Failure
Last week Lynne Guey wrote a guest post about about failure and confidence in the midst of the quarterlife crisis — the struggle to find sure footing and get comfortable in your “career skin” despite setbacks and “failures”. It made me think of a talk on failure I went to last September for IgniteNYC. One […] Read more…
The Apology You Should Never Make
A 40-something recently submitted a great reminder for women 20-someting and older alike. We hear so much about women stepping up to the table and speaking their mind. When you do, don’t apologize for being there! Her missive to young women: ~ I was recently at a pitch summit where 11 start ups founded […] Read more…
For Love Or Money: To Hold Out For Dream Job or Pay Your Bills?
Today we have a new question from a 2o-something on career, following your passion and timing. Some thoughtful perspectives from our 40-something panel on what to do when you have found your dream but you haven’t found the job. Dear 40-somethings, I’m 24 and just finished my Masters in something I absolutely LOVE […] Read more…
20-Something Guest Post: Confidence in the Face of Failure
Today I have a guest post from an inspiring 20-something who has learned the value of failure early on…and is leaning in to get the most out of it. Sometimes “not a good fit” just means you are meant for something better — better in line with your strength. Here is Lynne Guey’s story. ~ […] Read more…
What I Know Now: Give Yourself A Little Patience
A 40-something women reflects back on her early career days and what she knows now about confidence and about starting a business in her 30s. On starting out / first job: “At first, you will feel like you are behind and don’t know enough. I felt insecure that I didn’t always know the […] Read more…
Approve of Yourself
Today I’m sharing a few musings from a 40-something entrepreneur and mom and what she knows now. Listen to yourself. I didn’t listen to myself clearly enough in my twenties. I was trying to conform because I thought that that’s what I should do. Now I realize that there’s nothing wrong with doing it […] Read more…
Put On Your Steel-Toed Boots
“You have to put on your steel toed boots and think…. I am going to go out there and kick everyone’s ass.” I love this quote that came out of a discussion, and a bit of a group therapy session, with two 40-something entrepreneurs. With the extreme highs and lows all pushed together […] Read more…