It has been said that "the surest way to keep a man in prison is not to let him know he's there." And the surest way to keep a woman from embracing her pure career ambition is to make her believe she's already done it. Don't believe it. Heading into 2009, we women still are not advancing in our careers the way we should. We're not getting the fulfillment we desire or making … [Read more...] about Protect Your Passion 2009
Designing Between the Lines
I love, live and breathe fashion. I pick season’s colors, watch fashion trends, travel to Paris to source fabrics, and I sketch constantly. Ah yes, and read fashion magazines and shop whenever possible. All in the name of work. Lucky? Definitely. Absolutely! But getting here was a journey, and one that required a complete re-working of my ideas about career and … [Read more...] about Designing Between the Lines
Baby Fever
It seems like everyone’s doing it: Christina and Nicole, Jessica, J. Lo, Gwen Stefani (on number 2), and, bless her heart, Jamie Lynn Spears. My refrigerator is peppered with shower invites and baby announcements, and I think it’s no coincidence that my two favorite movies of the year, Knocked Up and Juno, are all about having babies. And yet… I’m totally not ready. I still … [Read more...] about Baby Fever
Clear the Clutter in Your Life
Look around you, at work and home. Do you feel overjoyed or annoyed? Your environment affects your moods, attitudes, emotions, and energy level. What things sap your energy? You need to figure out ways to reduce, eliminate, or change your environment, so that it lifts you up rather than brings you down. These tidbits might help. 1. Clear the clutter. This requires effort and … [Read more...] about Clear the Clutter in Your Life
Why you probably can’t get an international job (and what to do about that)
The following post is written by Alanna Shaikh. Alanna has lived in Egypt, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, where her son was born in 2006. Along with her husband and son, she currently lives in Washington, DC in an extended family household with her parents and three small dogs. Alanna, her husband, and her mom juggle care for her son with care for her father, who has Alzheimer's … [Read more...] about Why you probably can’t get an international job (and what to do about that)