Here’s a fun social media campaign idea:
Today is #LoveYourPetDay. My dog Charlie has brightened up every single day for the past almost nine years. He’s been with me through
Honoring My Mom Today – How to Cope With Grief After the Death of a Loved One
I can’t believe it’s been four years today since my mom passed away from an almost 20-year battle with Multiple Myeloma, a rare blood cancer of the plasma cells.
That’s 1460 days without talking to her.
One of the worst parts of losing someone you love is the harsh reality that you can’t just call them up to tell them something funny, or to kvetch or when you need their advice. Grief is a long, complicated process with no shortcuts.
My mom was feisty, kind and smart. She pushed and supported me in my educational and career goals. She was there for me during breakups and tough times. I really needed her over the past few months dealing with major changes in my life that I didn’t choose.
Tips on When to Get Up to be More Productive and Successful
Contrary to many reports and articles, the earlier you get up in the morning doesn’t necessarily equate to being more productive or successful.
When you start working doesn’t matter. When
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Red Flags
A wise person in my life said to me “always trust your gut,” because I have a tendency not to do this and to ignore flaming red flags personally and
How to Enhance Your Mindset Every Day
Here’s a little Monday motivation for all of us and some daily self-care tips:
- What energizes you
- What are you grateful for and why
- What’s not working and why
Every
What to Do When You Finally Recover From a Hardship
I knew the day would come when my ex leaving me for one of our friends wouldn’t hurt anymore. I knew one day the daily pain would subside once I
Why It’s Okay to Not Be Okay and How to Become Okay
2019 was eye opening and brutal to me.
My life was turned upside down personally and professionally. They say everything happens for a reason. I believe that. I believe closed
A Few Reminders on How to Be More Positive
Sending along some positive thoughts today for those who may need a pick me up or a reminder that it’s all going to be okay:
Every day is a learning
How Use Your Alumni Network to Build Your Brand and Business
In 2007, I joined McKee Nelson, a young, entrepreneurial firm. In two short years there I learned more than I ever could have imagined. The market was booming and the firm was thriving. The marketing team was small so I had the opportunity to take on a lot of responsibility.
Then the market crashed and everything changed.
The firm had to make some tough but necessary decisions, but it did so in the most compassionate way. We were all in it together. They did the right thing for their people. McKee Nelson wound up merging with Bingham McCutchen and later became part of Morgan Lewis during another merger. I left before the first merger because I was craving stability, and what better place to find stability than the most stable firm in the world, Sullivan & Cromwell?
My experience at McKee was very rewarding because I made lifelong relationships with some of the smartest, kindest and honorable people in the industry, and it helped me to grow and learn what kind of professional I wanted to be.
I learned a few key lessons though this experience (as well as a few other tips) to build your alumni network:
What to Say (and Not Say) When Someone You Care About Is Going Through a Difficult Time
June 28, 2019 was a beautiful sunny day in NYC.
It started just like any other Friday for me, I got up, walked my dog, said goodbye to my live-in boyfriend, headed to an early workout class and then to the office. Life was good. He and I texted throughout the day like we normally did, but his texts stopped around 4pm. I didn’t think anything of it because he was often very busy at work. So I went home, walked the dog and waited for him to come home so we could figure out our Friday night plans. We were about to leave for the summer house we rented, and I was busy packing pool floats and sunscreen.
I never got to go on that trip. The pool floats and sunscreen were returned. The course of my life changed that day.