On the Invisible Summer Gender Bill (and What to Do When You’re the One Paying It)

Summer gets sold to us as the slow season. Out-of-office replies go up, calendars clear out, and for one hot minute, everything is supposed to breathe a little easier.For a lot of working mothers, it doesn't play out that way. A camp closes early. A colleague is out....

How to Make Small Career Investments that Compound After the Summer 

Every summer, many of us as working women and moms look forward to a slower pace of life: more family time, vacations, a well-deserved break,  and maybe even catching up on postponed projects and finding more time to invest in our careers… And right as the...

Praise or Pay: How to Turn Appreciation and Invisible Labor into Pay as a Working Mom

Every year on Mother's Day, organizations show their appreciation for working mothers with symbols of gratitude—thank-you cards, flowers, appreciation emails. While these are heartwarming and certainly welcome, they rarely translate into actual benefits at work....

Why Hard Work Is Not Enough: What Women Should Know About Meritocratic Systems (and How to Beat Them)

As a working woman, the idea of meritocracy may have been introduced earlier on in life to you. From popular advice to widely accepted success principles, merit-based guidance may have followed you all throughout your education and career.  “Work hard. Be...

Are You Being Financially Discounted at Work? How to Recognize It, and Correct It

Have you ever walked out of a compensation conversation feeling like something didn’t quite add up?Not because you underperformed.Not because you lacked results.But because the offer felt… cautious. Conservative. Tempered.As if someone quietly adjusted the forecast on...

Work It: Leopard Pullover

TGIF! I was alluding in our news roundup last Sunday to the new amazing collaboration between Banana Republic and famed French designer Roland Mouret. And today is day 2 of the fashion frenzy, since the Roland Mouret collection has been available since yesterday....

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Work It: Jacquard-weave Jacket

I like this jacquard-weave jacket from H&M for its original look and stand-out color. The collarless look is pretty unique, combined with the snug fit and pockets in the front. It makes me think of Fall, and is a perfect pick for the upcoming season in a classic,...

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Managing Back to School Stress and Work

Happy Thursday! Hard to believe that summer, with its vacation time, week-ends outdoors, and relaxed schedules, is almost over. And with the end of it, comes again the pressure of schedules, organization, tighter schedules, otherwise known as...back to school! As busy...

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There’s An App For That: Timeful

Although I'm far from your regular geek, I have to admit I love a good app (who doesn't these days?). And when the app in question helps me combine my messy calendar and endless to-do list, it's a win-win. That's what Timeful does, by creating your to-do list based on...

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Coffee Break: Colorblock Tote…and Ballet Flats!

For our water cooler fashion convo today, I got a bit fashion greedy and picked two pieces that I really liked, instead of just one. And since these are my favorite fashion things in the world, well... First pick is this Charles Jourdan color block leather tote...

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Work It: Draped Watercolor Dress

I love an original yet classic dress, hence today's Work It pick, this Opening Ceremony draped watercolor dress. The draping, inspired by Korean formal wear, is original but exquisite. The waist tie is a flattering addition to it, without appearing too matronly. While...

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Work It: Long Sleeve Surplice Dress

Although we don't want to think about it yet, summer's almost over, and as we start preparing for Fall, lighter, long sleeve dresses are slowly making a comeback. Hence today's Work It pick, this Tracy Reese long sleeve surplice dress from Nordstrom Rack. Love the...

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