Ah, Christmas. Such a joyous time, isn’t it? As a child, I’d spend almost every holiday with my family at home in New York City. Occasionally, I’d go to my beloved grandmother’s hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, and stay with her niece, Little Zelda. Every family has a Little Zelda. Saucy and sassy with a […]
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Diary of a Side Hustler – Surviving the End of the Year Grind
by Tanea Smith Oh, my dear sweet November. After last week’s election, hostesses across America are changing seating arrangements at the Thanksgiving dinner table with the quickness of birds flying south. Meanwhile, retail stores are prepping for Black Friday all-nighters. And you’re just trying to simultaneously hit your fourth-quarter sales goals, and keep your […]
Diary of a Side Hustler: What Not To Do At Your Day Job
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 […]
Modern Etiquette: Five Ways to Say Thank You in the Digital Age
by Tanea Smith From the time I was a little girl, I have been groomed for something. My mother gave me solid morals and a work ethic. To this day I mimic her strength, calm under pressure, and dogged determination. My sister gave me a single piece of advice that changed my life and that […]