Do You Need Office Street-Smarts at Work?
My friend F. is a successful banking manager. When I asked her how she managed to get her last promotion, and do so well at work while raising two kids, maintaining her marriage and never losing her biting sense of humor, she simply replied: "Girl, you've gotta be...
Sunday Spirit: Are You Ready for your Big Break?
Are you feeling like you are this close to your breakthrough, yet not quite making it? Do you keep facing the same obstacles, only to realize more and more work is required of you? Many a times, we put in the work, step out in faith, awaiting the big promotion at...
The 411: Weekly News Update
Happy Sunday! For those of us who are enjoying the long week-end, the prospect of Monday at home is pretty exciting! This week-end was quiet, enjoying movies at home on a rainy Saturday at home, and as we start Family Sunday, here's a look back at the news headlines...
Columbus Day 2014: My 10 Favorite Sales
It's a long week-end, and it's sales times! Whatever our feelings about this holiday, we all pretty much share the same feelings about long week-ends and sales, and it's generally a good one! So here are some of my 10 favorite sales of this Columbus Day week-end:...
Coffee Break: What Are Your Friday Rituals?
It's Friday, end of the week, and many most of us cannot wait to get out of work...As for me, it's been a looong week (doesn't it just feel this way lately), and I'm ready to sit down somewhere and relax...And no, it's not out of sheer laziness (maybe only partially)....
Week-End Pick: Denim Trucker Jacket
Loving this Levis authentic denim trucker jacket from Urban Outfitters. It's simply a classic, with its button-down front, premium cotton denim and shrunken fit. I really like the darker wash which gives it a more rocker-chic yet sophisticated edge. This jacket can be...
Professional Moms Vs. Childless Working Women: Success or Struggle?
Before I even start ranting, let me add a disclaimer here: I believe all women are working women, whether we are professionals excelling at work or mothers raising kids at home (which by the way happens to be the toughest job on Earth). Ok, now back to my rant...I...
Coffee Break: Is It OK to Take Selfies at Work?
In the era of selfies, and posting one's entire life on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, if you haven't snapped a photo or two of you smiling (or purposely frowning) into the camera, you may be living under a rock (which in this case is OK). Other than the fact that...
Work It: Ruffle Collar Blazer
I'm in fashion lust with this Alfani ruffle collar blazer with faux-leather details! This is really a stunner, especially in this teal color (it's also available in grey). Loving the flattering ruffles at the collar and the streamlined silhouette of this blazer. It...
“Dear Daughter, You Will Be a Doctor”: Did Your Parents Pressure You To Pick The Wrong Career
If you watched The Middle on ABC last night, you couldn't have missed Axl struggling with major anxiety the entire episode, before being admonished by his father to pick Business.While in Axl's case, he needed the admonition, in many other cases, most of us could have...
