Big 40 or 50 Looming? Take Heart From These Ageless Champions!
Do you have a milestone birthday in the next year or two? Maybe you’re turning 40, or 50. Are you already feeling a tiny sense of panic as you look back at what you’ve...
Do you have a milestone birthday in the next year or two? Maybe you’re turning 40, or 50. Are you already feeling a tiny sense of panic as you look back at what you’ve...
Throughout history, brave women broke with convention, taking on roles deemed ‘inappropriate’ for their time or culture. Many of their names have been lost. Here are the stories of three inspirational women you’ve probably...
Failure is Impossible As a 1950s housewife my mother was “a woman who lunched.” The Mrs. So-and Sos-who went by their spouses’ first and last names- were unable to pursue careers. The mindset of...
These three women have made major career strides after 30. They’re crushing stereotypes in life and in their careers and showing the fashion world that age really is nothing but a number. Society tells us...
I’m a pretty self-aware person, and when I started my career in the film industry eight years ago, I probably over-analyzed what I was in for. I was petite, blonde, bubbly, ambitious and young,...
My first job was delivering newspapers at age 11 in Indiana. This meant getting up every day at the crack of dawn and delivering papers in rain, snow, sleet and shine. I think I...
“I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.” Estee Lauder That bit of wisdom from the legendary Estee Lauder has served me well in my journey from career girl to CEO. It’s one...
This International Women’s Day, author and tour guide Rachel Kolsky is hoping to spread awareness about extraordinary women from London. Her goal is to elevate and celebrate the impact women have had — and continue to...
Looking at already successful, women-owned businesses can provide excellent inspiration for you if you’re a woman who hopes to launch a business. In the small, home-based, multi-channel ecommerce market, Occitan Imports is an outstanding...
Here at Ms Career Girl, we’ve been honored to have Marne Platt be one of our columnists. Marne has been sharing her wisdom twice each month since the Summer of 2016. While creating one...