From the works of Galia Solomonoff, Dia: Beacon I received one more answer for the woman considering whether to go back to school to study architecture or pay off her college debt. I am excited to share the 40:20 wisdom of Galia Solomonoff. Galia earned a Masters in Architecture from Columbia University in 1994. She is […] Read more…
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How to Manage (Part 3): Growing into a Managerial Role
Q. I’d love to get some advice on management. At my company we recently hired a new (male) intern who is only a few years younger than I am.We’re still building the foundation of a marketing team at our startup so this is a crucial time for us, and I am happy to be given this opportunity to grow […] Read more…
How to Manage (Part 2): Growing into a Managerial Role
Q. I’d love to get some advice on management, as we recently hired a new (male) intern who is only a few years younger than I am. We’re still building the foundation of a marketing team at our startup so this is a crucial time for us, and I am happy to be given this opportunity […] Read more…
How to Manage (Part 1): Advice on Growing into a Managerial Role
Q. I’d love to get some advice on management, as we recently hired a new (male) intern who is only a few years younger than I am. We’re still building the foundation of a marketing team at our startup so this is a crucial time for us, and I am happy to be given this opportunity to grow into […] Read more…
Don’t Give Up On Your Dreams, Ground Them In A Good Dose of Reality
Today I’m following up with a few more answers for the woman considering whether to go back to school or pay off her college debt. Two more women offer insightful advice and ideas…great for anyone considering the pros and cons of investing in education or getting some real world experience. Q. I’m about to finish […] Read more…
Act Big…And Believe In Yourself
ACT BIG… The one universal wish 40-something women have for 20-somethings is to give them confidence. What we all know now is that you do really have it going on…but you just don’t know it all of the time. Even the most confident women recall moments of insecurity in their 20s. It is a lifestage […] Read more…
20-Something Wants to Know: Get a Job or a Second Degree?
Q. I’m about to finish a four year bachelor of science in environmental science, and starting to see that it’s not going to take me where I want to go. I am wondering if I should start to pay off the debt I’ve already accrued or continue to go to school? I would like to […] Read more…
What We Can Learn from Start Ups on “The Joy of Sharing”
Today I share a wonderful article by Courtney Boyd Myers on the energy that is emanating from the entrepreneurial scene in NYC, particularly the collaboration among women. http://thenextweb.com/industry/2011/05/29/why-new-york-citys-tech-scene-is-thriving/ My favorite point is that this energy is possible in part due to technology but also cooperation and sharing. It’s contagious and can spread well beyond […] Read more…