If you’re a mom, especially with young kids, you probably have little to no time to relax de-stress, let alone extra money to spend on spa treatments or massages. I’m in the same boat. I haven’t been taking a lot of time for myself because, well, there hasn’t been much time to take. But, I’ve […]

As a mom, I’ve had it all: mom guilt and anxiety. Being too attached to my phone. Feeling like I should be doing more, when, in fact, I want to do less. For the last two weeks, I’ve been pretty down about the helicopter crash in California, which took the lives of parents and their […]

Business travel can be fun and exciting. But how should you pack? The first time I was sent on an out-of-town work assignment, I spent six weeks traveling between four major European cities. Sure, it sounds like a dream (and quite frankly, it was), but my 21-year-old self couldn’t figure out how to pack for […]

How casual is too casual? Have you ever worked somewhere that Casual Fridays turned into the Sweatpants Showdown? There is such a thing as too casual for Casual Fridays. Here are some ideas on how to enjoy dressing down while still looking polished and professional. Bonus? These outfits transition perfectly to happy hour. Jeans and […]

Always rushing out the door without makeup and your hair only half done? Read on.

My advice may be different than what you have heard before. I’ve had many jobs, meaning I’ve been on more interviews than I can count. I’ve also been on the other side of the table, interviewing hundreds of job candidates, so I know a thing or two about dressing for an interview. Here are my […]

“There is nothing we can’t do if we work hard, never sleep, and shirk all other responsibilities in our lives.”  – Leslie Knope Sound familiar? Sadly, that was me. For a long time. A working mom’s conundrum. I’ve spent the last 20 or so years of my career in communications, PR and marketing, watching the […]