Defeating Ageism: Career Advice for Landing a New Job Post-50
Sadly, the only thing harder than keeping your job past 50 is getting a new one, and yet that is a situation many women will face during their career. The statistics bear this out:...
Author: Ms. Career Girl
How Women are Using Technology to Overcome Gender Obstacles in Careers
Sexism and misogyny have undermined women’s hard work and talent for centuries. However, women also have a rich history of using technology to overcome the gender obstacles they face. Ada Lovelace is renowned for...
10 Buzzwords That Make Us Cringe
We’ve all heard them, and we’ve all definitely cringed at least once. Buzzwords – those overused cliches that drive us all a little crazy. Whether it’s the same phrase your boss says to end...
8 Must-read Memoirs You Can Learn From
Nothing is better than the feeling you get after finishing a good memoir and transforming your life because of it. Whether you want to be inspired, laugh, learn something new, or delve into a...
Keeping on Top of Your Social Media as a Single Mom Entrepreneur
As a mompreneur, your time is precious. You can’t afford to waste time on tasks that don’t bring you more work or improve your bottom line. It’s tempting to cut back on advertising and self-promotion...
5 Women Who Have Changed the Course of History
Every March, we take the time to reflect on our sisters who have fought hard for women’s rights over the last few decades. Their courage, bravery, and dedication have allowed us to have some...
Knowing Your Self-Worth is Vital for Both Work Life and Home Life
“You are Enough” I don’t remember exactly what I had just told her. I was probably rambling about one of the millions of things I was juggling and how I felt like I was...
How to Fight Imposter Syndrome this International Women’s Day
What is imposter syndrome? Here’s a Q&A with entrepreneur and Confidence Queen Kim Gravel with some insightful answers. What is imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome is probably best described as feelings of not being enough— not being...
Beauty and the Boardroom: Do Women have to Wear Makeup to Rise?
American women spend 55 minutes a day on their appearance and worry more about their appearance than their finances. In our culture, those that identify as women often face suffocating societal pressure to fit...
Five of the Most Significant Figures in Women’s History
It’s March, which means it’s Women’s Month. This is a perfect time to reflect on the sacrifices and efforts of our older sisters and be grateful for what they accomplished. Here are five of...