Are you a person who thinks about everything you’re gaining from a change, or a person who thinks about everything you’re giving up?
Author Archives: SBW
Affinity groups are great … but white men are still the gatekeepers
The key to success isn’t just having the right credentials or a willingness to work hard. It’s knowing the right people and getting them to sponsor you. And the right people are almost always white.
You gotta show up … but also open up
What is it about meeting new people, even people who are also new to a place and are being friendly and welcoming, that requires so much energy and courage?
How to dress appropriately (while being completely neurotic)
For this post, I decided to share some accumulated wisdom from my friends and me on what constitutes an Adult Woman’s Appropriate Wardrobe for All Social and Professional Occasions.
Thank you, Lord, for the body I have now
It’s too late for me to ever be fully healthy in how I think of myself. But what I can do is follow the example of my friend R: Despite the hurt, despite the discomfort, to remember to stop and give thanks this moment for the body I have now and all it can do
How to prep for a job interview
What advice would you give to young people about internship or first job interviews, especially if they don’t have as much experience to speak on?
Go ahead – buy the nice dishes
I know a lot of people who are very capable adults – working high-powered jobs, doing their own taxes, cooking and grocery shopping – but they’re still waiting for … something.
To drink at lunch, or not to drink at lunch? That is the question.
Drinking at a work lunch is a landmine, and it’s usually best to steer clear. Here’s why.
What I’d love to go back and tell my 20-something self
If you’re in your 20s and need guidance, this blog is for you
Things I Wish I'd Known in My 20s 