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Passion Drives Participation: The End of Static Consumption | Amanda Patterson Jan 31, 2018

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We all know the challenge of networking. But in male-dominated industries, it’s much more difficult. Last year, less than 3% of venture capital in the United States was raised by women. In Silicon Valley, men meet with men to fund male-led applications, which makes being a woman trying to break into these circles especially challenging.

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You Had Us at Merlot: Personal Branding & Investment | Amanda McCrossin Jan 24, 2018

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Social media is the new resumé. Today, many industries call for personal brands to demonstrate expertise over paper documents. In food and wine, a rich online presence showcasing your knowledge and passion might do more than an impressive work history. Social media has removed the gatekeepers, and that opportunity is exciting.

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Empowering Solo Moms | Marika Lindholm Jan 17, 2018

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Imagine being a solo mom living on $26,000/year. With children to take care of and no spousal support, this reality is unimaginable for most of us. But for the solo moms making it work, they have solutions worth sharing. Providing this tribe with an infrastructure to share their insights is especially necessary in political times like today, when threats loom of cutting off their government support.

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Business Psyche: Channeling Childhood Adversity to Success in the Boardroom | Dr. Jude Miller Burke Jan 10, 2018

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We cannot control our upbringing. But we can control what we do with it. So many of us were born into environments not conducive for fostering emotional or physical health. But as we grow older, we must accept the reality and begin reframing the experience as positive, a trial by fire that bestowed us a set of survival skills that we can use as a strength now as an adult.

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Evolution, Choice & Change with Randi Levin Jan 03, 2018

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It’s that time of year again. Early January has us joining gyms and buying kale without thinking about the sustainability of self-transformation efforts. New Year's resolutions are, for the most part, ineffective in the long-run. Sure, you can ditch five pounds in a month with a new exercise regimen and diet overhaul, but what will your mindset be in April? In September? What about the same time next year?

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How To Launch Your Business | Jean Kristensen, MWBE Success Dec 27, 2017

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In New York City, everyone has their own business. From clothing companies to financial management services, lifestyle brands to creative agencies, the spirit of entrepreneurship is everywhere in the big apple. If you don’t have your own LLC, then you can bet the person standing next to you on the subway does.

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S02E01: Money, Sex, & Taboos.. Oh My! | Christine Long, Founder & CEO, What’s In Your Box? Dec 20, 2017

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Nothing is more taboo than sex, right? Wrong. If you're like me, sitting at these brunches with your girlfriends taking note of what subjects get get covered and which get brushed over, you might be realizing the same thing I am: that money is more taboo than sex.

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