Blogging Requires Balls
I’m writing this post at 4.30 in the morning. I couldn’t sleep and decided to check my Blackberry only to find one of my more personal and emotionally driven posts (I swore I wouldn’t...
Category: Self
Why I think Entrepreneurship is a way of giving back.
Let’s be real. When you think about a successful entrepreneur you instantly imagine someone like Donald Trump or maybe even Paris Hilton: eccentric, self-centered and obsessed with luxury. Over the past few years, many...
The Real Cost of Crappy Clothes
As featured on womenco.com! Girls: Tell me the truth. What do you do Friday after work when you know you have a jam packed weekend ahead? What do you do after a recent breakup...
How to Rock a Business Suit According to Ms. Erin Carpenter
Erin Carpenter answers this week’s fashion question! “Hi Erin, My work dress code requires me to wear a suit every day. I love my suits but am getting a bit bored of the same...
Iowa Approves Gay Marriage!
It’s official: Iowa is the first state to break the Midwest’s stereotypically old-fashioned and conservative views! Iowa has approved gay marriage! Check out the New York Time’s article for details here. I’m wondering if Iowa’s approval of...
The Amazing Adventures of Working Girl, Karen Burns
Author and serial entrepreneur GL Hoffman introduced me to Karen Burns this week, author of “The Amazing Adventures of Working Girl: Real-Life Career Advice You Can Actually Use.” Karen has an awesome blog packed with great...
FREE Career Webinar!
College juniors, seniors and recent graduates, I highly recommend you sign up for this free career webinar on Tuesday April 2 put on by Anne Brown, author of the book Grad to Great. I...
How is Your Credit Score Determined?
35% Payment History (paying on time). Notice that paying on time is the single largest factor in computing your credit score. If you are likely to forget to pay your bills on time, set...
Why Do You Want to Be Rich?
I started reading Ramit Sethi’s book “I Will Teach You To Be Rich” this weekend. Yes, I was the nerdy girl that excitedly ordered the book the day it came out. I love Ramit’s...
Mood Swings and Your Career
Mood swings. They are awful. They make you feel a little out of control. They take you from being the sweetest, calmest and nicest person, to being the hugest bitch on the block. I’m...