Girls can do anything.
The last few weeks have been really tough. Between hurricanes, earthquakes, political uprisings, and this week's mass shooting in Las Vegas, it feels like there is so much about which to be sad. The world feels so unstable and unpredictable. And yet, despite whatever apprehension we're feeling, we all have to keep going. Work still…
When confronted with a tough decision, people always ask, "What does your gut tell you?" Instincts come naturally, and yet somehow they're easy to ignore when we aren't sure which direction to take. Our heads can override our hearts, which isn't always a bad thing. But in my experience, my gut usually has the right…
Before our son was born, my husband and I talked about what traits we hoped he would have. We wanted him to be honest and kind, to have integrity, to be smart, to be curious, and to be confident. As someone who has struggled with confidence, I felt this was one of the greatest gifts…
Ok. That was a lie. I totally missed my son. A lot. BUT, I don't regret leaving him behind with his grandparents while my husband and I traveled through California and Mexico for 10 glorious, sunny days. If you're a mom, and especially if you have young children, you probably feel hesitant to travel without…
Continue reading ➞ Why I Didn’t Miss My Son While I Was On Vacation
The last few weeks have been a bit of a bummer for me. I stopped working out and started eating poorly. I stopped writing. I let work pile up and missed silly details that should have been easy to catch. I haven't read anything for fun. I just haven't been able to get it together.…
I've been keeping a journal since I was 12 years old. I still have that first Diary, complete with a lock designed to keep out nosy older brothers. Sometimes I'll read through it when I need a good laugh. Not surprisingly, most of my problems revolved around school and boys who I thought were cute.…
The term "work-life balance" gets thrown around quite a bit. I, personally, don't love the term because balance implies that at some point you find an equilibrium where everything is given the same weight, attention and priority. If there is someone in this world who has managed to achieve that, PLEASE make contact! I prefer…
It seems as though there has been no shortage of sexual harassment stories in the news as of late. High-profile cases such as those at Fox News and Uber have made headlines in the last few weeks, but the truth is that sexual harassment is far more common than we like to think. Sadly, most…
Continue reading ➞ If You’re Being Sexually Harassed, You’re Not Alone
It looks like it's finally Spring here in New York City! The sun is shining, there's not a cloud in the sky, and I'm wearing ONE light jacket instead of layer upon layer of clothing. This time of year always puts a little extra pep in my step and motivates me to get around to doing those little…
This week has been tough. My workload has been growing by the hour, I've had to travel across state lines and leave the office early to attend work events, and come home at the end of the night, exhausted and starving, to a very rambunctious 19 month old who does.not.stop. On the really bad days,…
Last year I spent a lot of time interviewing with start up companies. Almost all of them offered perks like company outings, free food, and many of them offered unlimited or "take what you need" vacation time. At first thought, this sounds like a dream. But, is unlimited vacation time really the best policy?…
Happy Monday, everyone! It's the start of the holiday week, and many of us are ready for well-deserved vacations and time with family and friends. With the new year coming up, most of us are also thinking of our resolutions for 2017. I am going extra cliche with a resolution to start working out and…
