Internships are the best way to learn what you do and do not want in a career. You find out the office culture you’re best suited for, the company size that energizes you, and the type of work you’re most skilled at. You might even turn your internship into a full-time job! However, not all […]
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Founding Females is back with the one and only L’Oreal Thompson Payton, founder of LT In the City, a lifestyle destination for ambitious millennial women at the intersection of work and wellness. It started out as L’Oreal’s personal blog and has since expanded to a brand and media company with a loyal following. ALV: What […]
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Do you want an absolutely perfect job? Where you make tons of money, have no stress, only do exactly what you love and have complete security? Don’t worry – Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy are teaming up to deliver it to you on February 30th. Or… if you’d rather find an imperfect job that […]
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“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill You’ve worked hard to establish yourself in your career, and you like your job. You’ve put in the time and energy to master each new role, advance up the ladder, and build a solid professional reputation. […]
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Making a career transition can be an intimidating endeavor. We often feel loyalty to our team or employer. Many times we’re comfortable and fear the unknown. Sometimes we worry that we won’t be successful someplace else. So many fears and worries can keep us in the same role much longer than is good for us. […]
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On a sunny morning in June, I woke up and decided to go skydiving. Because, why not? It turned out to be one of the most amazing life experiences I’ve ever had. The experience completely shifted my perspective on life, and these were the three things that I took away from my first skydive (it […]
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We tend to spend a huge chunk of our time at work (more than one-third of each day). It’s safe to say that our work defines us as people. When everything is going well at work then chances are that most other parts of your life will prosper as well. That is why it’s important […]
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At Ama La Vida, we have 9 culture commandments. One of the commandments is to be a perpetual student. That means different things to different people. Our philosophy and take on it is that our coaches and operations team should be finding opportunities to better themselves. This includes both personal and professional development. It can […]
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Whether you’re interested in working from home, starting a side gig, or are just considering a secondary form of income, freelance writing is a great option to consider given its potential to be incredibly lucrative and the relatively low level of skill required to start. As long as you understand how to write in a […]
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Interviewing for jobs can be one of the most nerve-racking things you do in your lifetime. You are completely putting yourself out there to be evaluated and assessed by strangers. You may have a lot of financial pressure riding on the interview, and you will undoubtedly have a lot riding on it emotionally. When we […]
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Did you know what you do the night before significantly affects how you show up the next day? While the morning mindset, movement, and motivation routine will work wonders to shake the cobwebs off, there’s no replacement for a solid amount of shut-eye. I recommend adding these habits and upgrades to your nightly routine to […]
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With summer in full swing, it’s no surprise most of us are trying to enjoy the weather and still focus on personal development and growth. After all, time is of the essence! While we love listening to podcasts on our road trips, long flights, commutes, and anywhere in between, what podcasts are worth listening to? […]
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