One of the first lessons you’re taught in acting school (the first era of my career) is to always say yes. Or ‘Siempre si!’ as one particularly joyful teacher used to say. The word ‘no’ – and by extension, a negative mindset in general – is limiting. It closes doors, builds walls and keeps out […]
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Have you ever heard of the “coin flip” trick for making decisions? It might not be what you’re thinking! Here’s how it works: If you’re faced with a decision between two options, assign heads to one and tails to the other, then flip a coin. Catch it and cover it so you can’t see the […]
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Back in 1997, the United Nations declared September 5th the International Day of Charity.#CharityDay is meant to educate and mobilize stakeholders around the world to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities. In the intervening decades since #CharityDay was first observed, our world has changed considerably. It is now time for our collective concept of […]
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Founding Females is back, and I couldn’t be more excited to introduce you to Rachel Rowland. Rachel is the Founder of Rachel Rowland Photography, a Pittsburgh based photography company that shoots weddings, portraits and lifestyle photography with the focus on telling stories and preserving legacies. I’ve had the privilege to getting to know Rachel, and […]
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The fight for women’s equality is filled with a dense and beautiful complexity. We finally have a voice. But very few of us realize that the voice came at the expense of women of color. The shoulders that we are standing on are the shoulders of marginalized women, the women who knew the pain of […]
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As a Career Coach, I am always asked, “Are cover letters required?” The question when preparing your job materials (resume, LinkedIn, interview prep) seems to be one at large. Then comes further questions, “Where do I begin when writing a cover letter? Is a cover letter relevant or important today?” Since these are questions I’m frequently […]
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If you’ve invested in your education by going to college, I bet you’re feeling some pressure to have the career-defining results you hoped for. After all, you’re probably wondering how to make the most of your senior year at college? As a senior, it’s likely that you are anxious to graduate. You are probably also questioning […]
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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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Welcome to part 3, my friends! Now that you know your professional purpose, that one thing you’re known for, that feels meaningful and inspiring to you, here’s how you go about actually making it into a brand. But first, let’s review! In part 1, we talked about what actually is a personal brand and why […]
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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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If you know me, you know that I LOVE a good book. I love learning about other people’s stories and exploring the way they have experienced life. I’m obsessed with reading because it allows me to explore and learn through life events and perspectives I’ll probably never come to know. To me, reading is like […]
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