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...
Corporate Catwalk: Bow-Detail Skirt

Corporate Catwalk: Bow-Detail Skirt

Today's corporate catwalk pick on the blog combines a utility-inspired edge with a hint of 1950's flair. This Dakota skirt from Reiss is the perfect go-to for your summer wardrobe. I especially love the statement bow and mock-button detail, which add to its unique...

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4 Smart Ways to Prepare for Any Networking Event

4 Smart Ways to Prepare for Any Networking Event

Yesterday, I dropped off Dear Daughter at her first day of camp, ever. As I dropped her off, I could sense she was a bit nervous. She had no idea what to expect, and frankly, neither did I. After we did the preliminary registration on-site, she was off on her own. I...

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Corporate Catwalk: Jersey and Poplin Dress

Loving this Carven jersey and poplin dress from Saks Fifth Avenue. The simple crewneck cut is balanced by the asymmetrical skirt below. The contrasting colors also make for a beautiful piece!  It's currently on sale for $192 at Saks. Yay or nay? Love, The...

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Corporate Catwalk: Striped Linen Shirt

Corporate Catwalk: Striped Linen Shirt

It's not always easy to find versatile shirts you can dress up or down for work or the week-end. Except for this Zady striped linen jersey shirt, which also happens to be our Corporate Catwalk pick of the day! Loving the relaxed fit, classic stripe and contrasting...

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Weekly News Roundup

Weekly News Roundup

This is our weekly career and lifestyle news update, where we round up exciting news of the last week and we let you have it…ahem, news-wise that is… Think of it as your career gossiping section on steroids… And while you’re at it,  follow us on Facebook, Twitter,IG,...

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Corporate Catwalk: Le Stripe Blazer

Corporate Catwalk: Le Stripe Blazer

I love a versatile, lightweight blazer in the summer, that I can sport with jeans on casual dress days or cropped pants and light skirts on less informal days. Hence today's Corporate Catwalk pick, this Le Stripe Blazer from Shopbop with preppy two-tone stripes and...

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