Fostering this group was easy and authentic thanks to a few tools. Here’s my advice if you want to grow your support system, up your friend game within and outside of your field, and source inspiration from innovative women (and non-women) in your community.
Fostering and Growing Your Professional Girl Gang Read More »
I’ve never told this story before because I was ashamed of the stigma of being fired. Then I realized, that shame is exactly the reason I need to share. If my experience can help others, I’m proud to talk about it. I hope you’ll be too.
November is coming. Here’s your guide to the midterms.
Ladies Get Elected: Your guide to the midterms 🗳 Read More »
Although I started working as a financial advisor to help people, as I transitioned roles I started to feel a large disconnect between my professional life and personal passions. I decided to go back and get my MBA and refocus on how to make money while having a positive social and environmental impact.
Integrating personal passions into your work Read More »
I had worked so long towards one single goal of becoming an attorney that I had no idea what else I was good out, who I was, what I was even interested in, and how to pursue a career outside of law.
Let your strengths and values be the guide Read More »
Perhaps the lighthouse in our career should not be what we’re passionate about but rather, what we’re curious about.
Should I take the leap? Read More »
Centuries of systemic oppression for sex and race do not dissolve in a matter of years, but the work that women are doing today creates progress and levels the playing field for the generations to come.
An intersectional approach to wage equality Read More »
At the time, I wasn’t angry–I was relieved. I hated the job and the boys’ club, and a few months of unemployment was just what I needed. However, as I look back, I see the patterns that led to such a clearly gendered decision, and almost 10 years later, I finally got mad.
Using privilege for good Read More »
This desire for connection is the pulse of social work. It is what you get instead of a decent salary. It is what gets you to work every day instead of a high rise building with free coffee and a gym membership. It is the currency you are paid in.
The value of connection Read More »
STEM fields have long been known to have a “boys club” work environment that perpetuates toxic masculinity and condones sexist behavior, which makes it difficult for the few women in any given tech department to feel comfortable in the workplace.
Why more women should take tech jobs Read More »
