We’ve all done it, stood around at a trade show, and wondered, “Why am I here?” Attending and exhibiting at trade shows can be very expensive by the time you create your marketing materials, order your pull-up banner, and rent your space. Add in the supplemental costs of booth space, hotel accommodation, and […]
by Edie Berg Chutzpah is that je ne sais quoi of the down to earth. It’s the oft-used word of those who were born before “hustle” became a catch phrase, or who were actually dancing The Hustle (Do It!) in the 70’s. Chutzpah is what it took for me to get a meeting with a […]
by Carly Barker, CLTC | Featured Contributor They’re called America’s “invisible workforce” — and you likely know at least one member, or are one yourself. I’m talking about family caregivers. These are people who may have demanding careers, but are forced to cut back, or put them on hold, to care for ailing or aging […]
by Hillary Strobel | Featured Contributor I’ve been reading up on the opportunities for women to jump headlong into the social justice world. Perhaps I should clarify that I’ve been trying to read up on the opportunities for women interested in social justice. I run up against the same type of article again and again. […]
by Joynicole Martinez | Featured Contributor For every $1 of salary earned by an American man, an American woman is paid .79 cents. The wage gap still exists. Men and women are not compensated equally for level work and identical positions. Every professional at some time in their career sits at the proverbial table, negotiate […]
by Lee McCaffrey | Featured Contributor My head is pounding, my heart is racing and I can’t decide if I want to scream, cry or laugh hysterically. I breathe through it. Relax. And then my cell dings or rings or my email chirps and off I go again. Ever felt like this? Stuck on an […]
Before I dive into the concept of inspiration, let me introduce myself. My name is Melissa Steginus, and I am a writer. I’ve written for a long time, but I’ve only recently started calling myself a writer. Why? Because I feel I’ve earned the title for myself. I’ve worked for it. I write often. I […]
Oh, dear Winner. You’ve done it. You’ve identified your passion and you’re executing. You’ve got an Etsy shop. Not only are your knitted booties super cute, they’re selling! Those muffins that you bake using your Aunt Phyllis’ recipe from the 60’s? Well, you tweaked the recipe just a touch, because well, gluten and […]
by Marianne D’Alessandro Oh those butterflies – the ones that play in your stomach, that make you light-headed, that even make you nauseous – that wait until you need to give a presentation before they make themselves known! Public speaking is one of the top fears. Tame those butterflies! I remember one of my first […]
by Clare Drake You see all of those beautiful Instagram feeds and wonder how you can do the same, right? Perhaps you’re looking to increase brand awareness on Instagram and build an engaged following quickly. Here are my top 3 tips to get you started! 1. BIO/PROFILE OPTIMIZATION: Let’s start at the […]
