In Conversation With:
Dr. Sue Black, Tech Expert and Self-Described “Cheeky Geek” Where do I start with Dr. Sue Black, acknowledged as one of Britain’s leading tech geeks? She’s a “mum” of four (having brought up her...
View ArticleU.N.’s Goal to Help Women
A Conversation with Katherine Brandon: Global Efforts, Great Results – with Work Still to be Done The United Nations Foundation is and has proven to be one of the most powerful organizations in the...
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Bootstrapped Female Billionaires
Eight Notable Female Self-Made Billionaires If you believe the headlines, women, earning lower wages than men do, and with fewer opportunities, continue to struggle to get by. They bash their heads...
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Techweek’s New CEO
Katy Lynch on Starting Website “Social Katy,” Techweek’s Future, and Why Passion and Inquisitiveness are Must-Haves for Entrepreneurs Passion, high energy and clarity of purpose describe...
View ArticleRoaring 20s Savings
Tricks for 20-somethings to save for Retirement Women live longer than men live, an average of five years longer. Women will live an average of 81.2 years to a man’s 76.4 years. It is reasonable to...
View ArticleKnow What You Don’t Want
Why It’s Valuable, and How to Figure it Out One of my favorite podcasts is American Public Media’s “The Dinner Party Download,” known as “public radio’s arts and leisure section.” A question the...
View ArticleSummer in White
The heat of the summer brings the opportunity to change up your wardrobe and daily dress in the office. A switch to lighter colors and materials is almost necessary just to stay cool. That is why...
View ArticleGilmore Girls Reunion in ATX
Nostalgia and Hope for the Future (Maybe a Movie?) at the ATX TV Fest There was quite the fan girl buzz at the historic Paramount Theatre in Austin the evening of Saturday June 6 for the culminating...
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Michele Hart, Mediator, Strategist, Negotiator and Problem Solver I met practicing divorce and family lawyer, Michele Hart in the fall of 2014 when she reached out to me to be the keynote speaker...
View ArticleCasual Friday at Work
A dress code that includes casual Friday is a favorite in the office. Drab business casual slacks can be traded for dark wash blue jeans and a blazer. Power pumps can remain the same, or even be traded...
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Light Office Snacks
9 Healthy Summer Snack Options for the Busy Businesswoman The office can be a convenient place to over-snack with free snacks and vending machines in the break rooms or colleagues bringing in tasty...
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Travel with a Conscience
How to Book the Trip of a Lifetime and Save Species as Well Everyone’s definition of a dreamy, exotic vacation is different: lolling on a beach in Bali, visiting the mysterious ancient ruins of Machu...
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10 Tips to Increase Your Productivity When Working from Home The 2014 National Study of Employers report found that 67% of employees now have some flexibility to work at least a portion of their...
View ArticleAfter a Career Break
Six Keys To Job-Hunting Following a Long Hiatus People take breaks from their careers for many different reasons: to travel, stay home with kids, care for a family member, or medical issues, to name...
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Office Faux Pas
5 Summer Trends NOT to Wear in the Office Summer time brings a lot of daring and bold trends into the fashion world. Colors get brighter, shirt straps become smaller or unapparent, and shorts get...
View ArticleFriends With Marta Kauffman
Appearance at the ATX TV Fest: On Success in TV, and New and Old Ventures The ATX Television Festival officially kicked off on Thursday June 4th in Austin, TX. Now in its fourth run (or “season” as...
View ArticleDo Millennials Measure Up?
Loyalty and Laziness – A Closer Look at the Gen Y Work Ethic So often the “millennial conversation” is very negative. We point to generalizations, many of which I’ve listed below, and conversations...
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A Rose by Any Other Name
Eight Famous Women with Roses Named for Them “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”– Juliet Capulet in William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet What woman doesn’t love a...
View ArticlePromote Your Value
5 Ways to Boost Your Career with Credentials Whether you’re looking for a new job or hoping for advancement in your current situation, ensuring that employers know about your professional credentials...
View ArticleLeadership at Work & Beyond
15 Practices of Outstanding Leaders at the Office and Outside Being a leader is more than being someone’s boss. Managing a business and helping it thrive begins and ends with certain practices....
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