Ah… ruts. Lately, every time I sit down to write I find myself entangled in a nightly rendezvous with a writer’s most dreaded companion: a blank page. Perhaps this is attributed to me having multiple balls in the air and not having enough downtime to indulge in a little creative play. Over the past couple of weeks, I... »
Many of us are living on autopilot frantically racing to the finish line to claim our prize — more money, more power, or more possessions. But then life steps in and shows us who’s boss, wreaking havoc on our best laid plans. You lose your job. You get passed over for a promotion. Or even... »
Last week, I attended the event: Film, Fundraising, and Social Change hosted by The Foundation Center. Panelists included Alice Elliott, the Academy Award nominated director of “The Collector of Bedford Street” and Emily Verellen, the Senior Program Officer at The Fledging Fund. Both speakers presented a lively discussion on how to get grants and donations for your... »
Do you ever find yourself habitually attracted to bad boys or men that are not right for you? You vow next time will be different only to find yourself a month later sitting across from the same person you just left. Sure, the faces and names have changed, but somehow you have fallen into... »
Have you ever sat down and wondered: “Why am I not achieving the desired results in my career?” or “What are others doing that I’m not doing?” While many of us aspire to be successful businesswomen, we often impose limitations as to what we’re willing to do to create the life we... »
We’ve all experienced acts of betrayal at one time or another. A close friend reveals your darkest, deepest secret, a co-worker steps on your heels to get a promotion, or your boyfriend confesses his heart belongs to another. But what about the ways in which we betray ourselves? An uninvited houseguest Self-loathing has popped... »
As a young girl in Zimbabwe, Tererai Trent only had one dream: to get an education. However, because she was a girl she was not afforded that opportunity. She was forced to marry at age 11, and by age 18 she had three children. Then one day she met Jo Luck... »
