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Hey Reader, I need to be transparent with you about where The Practice Kickstarter campaign stands right now. Yesterday’s launch had incredible energy, but we hit an unexpected roadblock. Some “backers” pledged thousands of dollars… then tried to scam me for money before pulling their fake pledges. (Watch the full story at the 3:30 mark in today’s update video – it’s wild.) Here’s the reality: After these setbacks, we’re at $2,327 of our $28,000 goal with 40 days left. But here’s what keeps…

Earn better. For over a decade, I’ve coached thousands of women to get raises, promotions, and dream jobs. And every single one—without exception—was battling the same invisible enemy. Not their qualifications. Not their experience. Not even their circumstances. The false stories they told themselves about what they were capable of and what they deserved. “I’m not ready yet.” “I need to work harder.” “Everyone else has it figured out.” “I should be grateful for what I have.” These aren’t…

Earn better. Let’s start with the part I’d rather not tell you: I’m currently $50,000 in debt. Even writing that sentence makes my chest tighten a little. Not because I’m ashamed (well, sometimes), but because it brings up the same old script I’ve been working hard to rewrite: You’re failing. You’re irresponsible. You should be further along by now. Sound familiar? Every now and then, I still have flare-ups—moments when the anxiety spikes and I find myself yelling across the kitchen, “I’m so…

A digestible deep dive into a better work-life Really Good Work Advice Hey friend, Happy Monday 🤗 As a reminder, I’ve moved this newsletter over to Substack (and renamed it!) but in order for you to have full-access, you’ll need to take the following steps: Subscribe to Substack (I lowered the price!) Email me a copy of your receipt I’ll cancel your subscription to Really Good Work Advice In one week, if I still haven’t heard from you, I’ll assume you don’t want to receive any emails at all…

Earn better. This month, I walked away from what seemed like a dream collaboration with a talented designer. The project? A deck of cards for quieting negative self-talk. The outcome? A masterclass in negotiation red flags that I’m still unpacking. I’m sharing this story (with all identifying details changed) because sometimes the most valuable lessons come from deals that don’t close. Let’s dissect it in five parts: Part One It started with me trying to create urgency. My opening email…

Earn better. “What do you do when your ‘guaranteed’ promotion suddenly becomes a question mark?” I was furious on behalf of my client. Despite the verbal confirmation that she was getting a promotion/raise, her manager was avoiding meeting requests and saying things like, “Well, I need to review your work flow.” Plus, the timing of the promotion cycle coincided with my client’s return from maternity leave and to make things even more complicated, her replacement had apparently done so well,…

A digestible deep dive into a better work-life Really Good Work Advice Hey friend, Happy Monday 🤗 As a reminder, I’ve moved this newsletter over to Substack (and renamed it!) but in order for you to have full-access, you’ll need to take the following steps: Subscribe to Substack (it’s less expensive) Email me a copy of your receipt I’ll cancel your subscription to Really Good Work Advice By September, if I still haven’t heard from you, I’ll assume you don’t want to receive any emails at all…

Earn better. “How do I negotiate when the budget is small?” To celebrate the launch of my Substack and spotlight the effort it takes to build a better work-life, I’m live coaching on Instagram and LinkedIn every Wednesday at noon PT through August. Yesterday’s kick-off session featured two brave callers: ☎️ Danielle: Struggling to articulate her value as a freelance marketer with a “nonlinear winding” career path ☎️ Jen: Gearing up for a salary negotiation in a suffering industry, and…

A digestible deep dive into a better work-life Really Good Work Advice Hey friend, After months of experimentation and soul searching, I’ve decided to take everything I’ve done (and learned!) doing Really Good Work Advice and fully focus on my newly launched Substack, Work in Progress. You should’ve received an announcement email yesterday but you may have noticed I didn’t mention RGWA. I wanted to address you personally with important next steps. Here’s what’s changing and what’s not: It…

Earn better. “Stop asking ‘what’s my passion?’ and start solving problems.” The job market feels different right now, doesn’t it? You’re not imagining it. We’re in what I call a “recalibration” — not the post-pandemic hiring frenzy, but definitely not a recession either. Here’s what’s actually happening: unemployment sits at 4.1% (still very low), there are 7.8 million job openings (more than one per job seeker), but employers are being way more selective. Translation? Your job search might…