Category: Achieving Goals

What I Learned In One Year At A Startup

10/22/19

Randi Hill

I started at Ama La Vida last October. I remember being an over-eager young employee who moved too fast and made a lot of silly mistakes. However, like most things, once I got into the flow of start-up life I really found my groove and have since exponentially grown. Here is a quick rundown of… Read More

Top Time Management Tips When Starting Your Own Business

Achieving Goals

10/18/19

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Time management is a crucial skill in essentially every job, and it’s even more important for entrepreneurs and small business owners. As the leader of your business, you’re likely responsible for a wide range of tasks that are critical to your company’s success, from getting a small business loan to managing inventory. Strong time management… Read More
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How to make the most of your senior year of college!

10/17/19

Ann Vu

If you’ve invested in your education by going to college, I bet you’re feeling some pressure by your senior year to have the career-defining results you hoped for.  As a senior, it’s likely that you are anxious to graduate and you’re questioning whether or not you’ve done everything you could to be ready for what… Read More

Career Books We’re Loving This Fall

10/14/19

Randi Hill

I don’t know about you, but something about fall screams book weather. It’s time to curl up with a cozy blanket, a hot cup of coffee or tea, and a good book, so today let’s talk about what books have become career books for the ALV Team.  Randi’s List:  The Magnolia Story  There is something… Read More
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How To Land The Internship Of Your Dreams

10/08/19

Elise Gelwicks

Most people view getting any internship as difficult. But landing the internship of your dreams? Now that sounds downright impossible. What if I told you it’s not impossible. Actually, it’s quite simple. All it takes is a good strategy, a lot of persistence, and an investment of your time. I’m going to tell you exactly… Read More
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9 Really Cool Jobs (We’re Loving This Fall!)

10/04/19

Gabby Vicas

Our clients and community are looking for unique jobs in a fun environment. These jobs should reside within organizations which prioritize people and culture and provide exciting ways to make an impact beyond the mundane 9-5. We are particularly interested in positions that don’t neatly fit into an obvious career path box (e.g., doctor, lawyer,… Read More

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5 Tips For Fitness

Achieving Goals

09/25/19

Jesse Simpson

Your physical body is your one and only vehicle through this life. Take care of it because no one else will. We get no do-overs. Although there are many different dimensions of wellness, today, on National Fitness Day, let’s talk about the love it or hate it dimension of fitness. This post is a list… Read More
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The Values That Really Matter To Me

09/23/19

Dhara Naik

Every year around my birthday, I always take time to do a little year in review. I write down important milestones, lessons learned and things that I’m proud of.  The number one question I ask myself is, am I staying true to the values that really matter to me? As I’ve thought about this question… Read More
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Positive Thinking, It’s Powerful!

Achieving Goals

09/19/19

Jessica Fernandez-Evans

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… Read More

How To Make Good Decisions

Achieving Goals

09/09/19

John Roccia

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… Read More
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How to ensure your volunteer work makes a difference #CharityDay

Achieving Goals

09/05/19

Alexandra Nemeth

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… Read More

Founding Females: Rachel Rowland

Achieving Goals

08/30/19

Randi Hill

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… Read More