In the world of lean in, shatter ceilings, have it all, do it all, it can be terribly easy to become consumed. Zeroing in on your career and your career alone. We have to work harder and longer. We have to focus. Energy spent elsewhere is wasted.
Read MoreI have to confess. Minnesota’s position as 2018 Super Bowl Host City does not excite me the way it does many others who share our fair state. If our boys in purple make it to the Big Game™, my plan is still to skip town and wait it all out
Read MoreEvery time I leave a local event—whether hosted by MPLS MadWomen or another Twin Cities organization—I feel inspired, motivated and completely in awe at the outstanding community I live in.
Read MoreUnexpected turns are difficult enough to deal with in our personal lives, but when it comes to our careers, the rules of resilience seem trickier and harder to navigate. With breakups, health issues, family concerns, we’re allowed to be emotional as we weather the storms. But in our careers, things are different.
Read MoreThe holidays are upon us and, no matter how you celebrate, gift giving is top of mind. Because of this, we wanted to do a blog featuring some kick-ass, woman-owned companies that would be perfect to shop this holiday season. Below is a list of seven companies to look into while you’re hunting for holiday gifts.
Read MoreI knew it was a departure from the standard networking events I’d been attending. Less industry best practices, more perspective on how creativity shapes our community as a whole. I never expected I’d leave feeling more empowered as a female creative. Especially when I considered the topic of discussion was death and music in Minnesota.
Read MoreWhen you're just starting out, you’re going to get a lot of career advice (from a lot of different people). That’s definitely a good thing, there’s no end of the things you can learn from those who have already made it. However, just because someone is your senior, doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re going to give you stellar guidance.
Read MoreWe’ve all heard them before. The excuses justifying wage gap. “Women choose to go into fields that don’t pay well.” “Women choose family over their careers more often than men.” “Women choose not to ask for what they want.” We just choose to make less apparently. Of course all of these excuses are incredibly flawed and inaccurate, but that doesn’t take the sting out.
Read MoreAt the 2017 MIMA Summit, there was a lot to be inspired by. Working professionals, founders, and CEOs all shared their stories over the course of the day, and we couldn’t help but feel motivated to drive change in the workplace.
Read MoreFor some time now, the term mansplaining has helped us identify the condescending way in which an individual—most often male—explains a topic to another individual—typically a woman—on which she is already an expert. Now, 2017 has given us “hepeating.” A term to describe the level of clout given to a man presenting an idea over a woman who presented the same idea earlier.
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