Being a child-free woman in the workplace comes with its own set of benefits and struggles that differ for everyone. How can moms help out those who aren’t? Let’s break it down.
Read MoreIt’s our time to get outside and soak up the sun with our family and friends while we can . But life can be stressful when you’re juggling work deadlines, family weekend getaways, and wanting to make the most out of our summer. I’ve organized a few key tips to stay balanced during our summer months!
Read MoreI’m not going to lie, being a mom in the ad biz is hard as hell. Late nights, work trips, emailing during a talent show (I see you). Even from a position of privilege — I can afford full-time day care, I have a partner who is supportive and pushes me toward new challenges, and family in-town who are willing to pitch in — it’s hard.
Read MoreA women, we understand the complicated, confusing demands placed on our shoulders by society. We’re expected to juggle the same things as every other working person — making time for relationships, working 40+ hours/week, while still finding time to eat, exercise, sleep, and shower — while also throwing in some women-specific “duties.”
Read MoreMaintaining a healthy work/life balance is essential in order to keep things moving. To stay on top of our work without completely losing our sanity, it’s vital we learn how to better prioritize our responsibilities and make a little time for ourselves. It can be tough, but these tips are a good place to start.
Read MoreOver the past year I’ve spent some serious time unpacking my battle with imposter syndrome. It wasn’t until this past week or so that I realized it’s a more recent struggle that I once thought. I never felt out of place in high school.
Read MoreAfter months of bundling up and hunkering down, waiting for another winter to pass, we’ve finally traded our snow shovels for sand shovels and parkas for popsicles. Summer is here.
Read MoreMoms are silent superheroes. They’re there to pick up the phone, clean a scrape, or lend a helping hand when the going gets tough. For many of us, our mom is the woman we turn to when everyone else has left us out to dry.
Read MoreThis isn’t going to be an easy post to put out there. If the title didn’t already give it away, I’m about to get honest with the whole of the female Minneapolis ad community—and probably with myself. I’ve never thought of myself as a competitive person. In high school, I was in band, drama, speech, etc.
Read MoreIt’s been said the only way to make friends in Minnesota is to have grown up here. If you did, there’s a good chance you probably ran into one or two acquaintances from your hometown at the most recent networking event you attended. And if you’re not originally from the Bold North, you probably feel a little out of place at similar events.; clueless as to how conversations about advertising and mentorship so easily, and so frequently, head down the path of tater tot hotdish and Prince.
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