- Feature, Featured Stories, Rest. Recharge. Reset Series
- December 23, 2020
The Self-Care Journals – Les Trois
Susie Ziegler, Fundraising Professional Susie Ziegler is not shy when asking for money. In fact, it’s her job, and one that she’s very, very good at. She excels at raising millions of dollars for an academic institution while juggling MBA classes, a healthy marriage, two cute pups, and various civic commitments including her duties as VP of Fund Development with the Junior League of Grand Rapids. And she makes all of it look easy. Her secret? Understanding that self-care is not an indulgence, it’s a necessity.
- Feature, Money & Career
- October 5, 2020
Working Through a Pandemic
Covid-19 has forever changed life as we know it. To date, Covid-19 has claimed over 200,000 lives and counting in the US alone and has infected approximately 7.1 million US citizens. As with most public health crises, the impact on communities of color has been significant with African-American and Latinx communities contracting the virus and dying of the virus at a much higher rate than white Americans per NPR.
- Career Sh*t
- June 25, 2021
LunchClub: Taking the Work Outta Networking
Once upon a time, not so very long ago, I put on my best professional attire, hopped in my beater of a car, and tottled into a semi-fancy, networking event at a beautiful LA rooftop. Excited that I might actually network my way to my dream job, I wearily, and in excruciating detail, explained the ups and downs of my life’s journey to the first person who actually approached me to talk. When I finished, I was exhausted (It takes a LOT to condense all 30+ years of your life into a five-minute soliloquy). And the poor woman who’d deigned to talk to me was shell-shocked. As we backed away from each other slowly, I realized that maybe, just maybe, I was approaching networking very, very wrong.
- Magic Series
- November 11, 2020
“The Magic of Embracing the Unknown”
Once upon a time, long, long ago, we were able to experience the sheer magic of venturing to foreign lands and inhaling new experiences, cultures, and foods. But, as author, Nicole Vick, explains in her new book, “Pushing Through”, traveling, even without the threat of Covid-19, can be incredibly terrifying, especially as a first-time adventurer who’s doing it solo. In the excerpt below, Nicole shares how she pushed past her fears of leaving the familiar behind to embrace the wonder and magic of exploring a new country.
- Videos
- March 9, 2021
Your March Playlist
It’s International Women’s Month, and we are celebrating with our very own curated playlist full of upbeat, empowering, and confidence-boosting songs. This list is perfect for your next Peloton ride, morning run, or private dance party. It’s also great to listen to anytime you need a reminder that you are, indeed, a bad-ass chick. The full playlist is available HERE for your Spotify downloading pleasure. Happy Listening!
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