Last night I got some candid financial wisdom and investment inspiration from a panel of women, financial gurus and investors…who each learned a few things about money in their twenties. Money (Be Not Afraid) was sponsored by The Li.st. Featuring Jane Barratt, Amanda Clayman, Natalia Oberti Noguera, and Adaora Udoji, the panel addressed how to overcome […] Read more…
The one thing I want to share with 20-somethings trying to start a business or build their career is…don’t try to build a mansion. Start with a barn. It takes a really long time to build something, so start really small. Apply the 80/20 rule. 80% of business comes from 20% of the people. So […] Read more…
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”. In essence, three things to help you get a head start on perspective and gain the confidence you need to make decisions that are right for you. No more […] Read more…
Last Thursday I spoke at the Women Who Brunch Anniversary Party. Women Who Brunch is a fantastic group founded by two food lovers who couldn’t think of anything better than building a community of women who bond over brunch — supporting and learning from each other. Every month Nicole Monahan and Megan Frantz host a brunch and curate […] Read more…
In addition to 40:20 Vision, I co-created 40 Women to Watch Over 40. This year’s honorees are each a role model in their own right. Our interview series with the winners is full of 40:20 wisdom. Today I’m sharing some advice from Wendy Clark, President – Sparkling Brands and Strategic Marketing, Coca-Cola North America. 40 Over 40 Asks: […] Read more…
Today I’m sharing another edition in the series of posts based on a 7×7 Mentoring Salon I did for SMW. It’s where seven up and coming entrepreneurs pose a question to seven experienced leaders. While the session was focused on entrepreneurism, the issues facing these 20-somethings are similar to those many women today. I am inspired […] Read more…
I remember reading a study a few years back that asserted the age at which women reported being happiest in their lives was 33. I remember thinking “GREAT!” I have something to look forward to. Fast forward a few years and at 33, I have never been happier in my life, it’s true. A mid […] Read more…
There has been some debate about Pepsi CEO Indra Nooyi’s comment that women can’t have it all. Any time a powerful woman gets asked about having it all, it becomes news. But doesn’t having it all suggest having a spouse who is sharing it all as Sheryl Sandberg recommends? if women can’t have it all, […] Read more…