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Happy Thanksgiving! I don’t know about you, but I seriously LOVE this holiday. It’s such a great opportunity to pause, reflect, and just enjoy the company of loved ones, along with a ton of great food. And maybe some football. That being said, you may already filled with anxiety, dread, or plain old stress about […]
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It happened in Austin with a group of fellow entrepreneurs. On the way to lunch, I grabbed a ride with someone I didn’t know well yet. We were making small talk as he drove, both just glad to be in the AC (because Texas heat is no joke, y’all). We talked about his recent Costa […]
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One early morning this summer, I was staring at a dining room table overflowing with what appeared to be the makings of a museum exhibit dedicated to grade school life. A salt dough model of a tooth A giant presentation board on Egypt An All About Me binder Three bulging art project portfolios A writing […]
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You’re probably familiar with the gender pay gap. The one in which women earn 77.9 cents for every dollar earned by men in equivalent jobs? UGH. But did you know that may not be the BIGGEST gender gap we’re dealing with? Sadly, the gender INVESTMENT gap is even wider. Here’s what a recent survey by […]
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Would having an extra $1000 a month in your pocket make a difference in your life? I thought so. This week in part 3 of the Finance series, we’re going to help you find your financial upside because I simply don’t believe you can cost save your way to financial freedom. Of course being smart […]
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Is it time for you to grow up about money? Yes? Then you’re in the right place today! This week in part two of our Finance series, we’re talking about where you sit on the spectrum of Financial maturity. Getting stuck in financial childhood is an issue for a lot of women (You’ll hear about […]
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Cute, for sure. And I like her attitude. Because a weak money mindset is no laughing matter. Money is one of those subjects that many women shy away from but it’s more clear to me than ever that if we don’t start talking about it, we’re never going to reach our full potential. So today […]
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Sometimes we have days that don’t go as planned. Sometimes we’re a little worse for the wear by the time evening arrives. I’m learning the secret to getting to the next day with my spirit in tact involves a little resilience and a lot of grace. This quote hangs in my home: Finish each day […]
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