Welcome to our second installment of Founding Females, where we share the inspiring stories of passionate women who declared their independence and stepped out on their own to build the company they wanted to see in the world. Today we meet Lindsay Lenard, founder of Gathr, a platform to help busy hostesses and hosts […]
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One of your top team members sends you that cryptic, “Do you have time to talk this week?” email. You, of course, get a meeting on the books as soon as you can. Then the bomb drops. They tell you that they’re leaving the company. What?! Why?! They are such a solid performer. I thought […]
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A friend of mind recently shared this article with me which talks about the virtues of having fun and argues that fun is not indulgent but necessary in a full and happy life. It challenges, “Imagine you had control of another person’s life, and could dictate their activity every hour of the day. Would you […]
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After you’ve given so much of yourself to a job, it can be very difficult to say goodbye. You don’t want to burn bridges, and you want to go out with grace. But how do you do it? No one teaches you how to quit your job! Luckily we do! And the fact that you’re […]
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I sometimes think of my brain like a cul de sac. There are let’s say 10 houses around it, and each one is a component of my life which is currently demanding my attention. Refinancing my house has a spot. Taking the dog that won’t stop puking to the vet – that’s got one right […]
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I grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia. My town bordered the city. It didn’t feel so much like a blend of urban and rural but like a battle between the two. We sometimes walked through metal detectors on the way into school, but you could see a deer pass at any time. Sandwiched between […]
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There is no better way to kick off our Founding Females: I Declare My Independence series than with Heather Stark, founder of Grace & Grit. Grace & Grit is a subscription box service designed to empower young girls. Each Grace & Grit box highlights a special character trait of a historic female who achieved great […]
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Calling all job seekers! We’re back with 9 cool jobs for you to check out. Even if you’re in the beginning phases of your job search, give these a look. You may find a new idea or inspiration! Our clients and community are looking for unique jobs in a fun environment. These jobs should reside […]
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Starting a business has been the most difficult thing I’ve ever done. I knew it would be hard. Cognitively you understand that when you set out to build a business. But I don’t think I fully grasped how this business would impact every aspect of my life, from my finances to my marriage to my […]
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The ALV Career Method is our comprehensive career transition coaching program. There’s a lot to it. So I want to share with you exactly how it works and why it works. But before I do, it’s important for you to know why we even built it in the first place! How We Got Here Not […]
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Remote work is part of our future. Period. In this article, I talked about how 63% of employers now have remote employees and how you can still create a strong culture even if your team is spread out. But so many people I know are still trying to fight it. They want the butt in the chair. […]
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I don’t pee on planes. Usually. Not because I hate the bathrooms or anything like that. Well, I don’t love them, but that’s not why. I feel bad making the people next to me get up. Yet, for some reason, I always book a window seat. Probably because I optimistically think I might be able […]
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