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You Don’t Need Permission to Show Up for Your Child — Even at Work

You Don’t Need Permission to Show Up for Your Child — Even at Work

You don’t need to ask permission to love deeply. And leaders? You don’t need to fear compassion.

Margin Notes and Tea Stains

May 13

Being a 43-Year-Old First-Time Mom Changed My Career Plan

Being a 43-Year-Old First-Time Mom Changed My Career Plan

And gave me corporate superpowers I didn’t expect

May 11

When the Mean Girl Is Your Boss: The Silent Struggle Too Many Women Face

When the Mean Girl Is Your Boss: The Silent Struggle Too Many Women...

Not every sisterhood lifts. But you can rise anyway.

Margin Notes and Tea Stains

May 10

The Shocking Truth Women Shared with Me in HR — No One Talks About This

The Shocking Truth Women Shared with Me in HR — No One Talks About ...

Unfiltered, raw, and real — the stories HR hears but the world ignores

Shaheen Parween

May 7

Not Smoking Leads to Lost Opportunities

Not Smoking Leads to Lost Opportunities

Some doors at work don’t open with talent

Harshi Odyssey🪻

May 3

Present Mother or Happy Mother?

Present Mother or Happy Mother?

A Reflection on the Choice That Feels Impossible

Apr 30

One Home, Two Horizons

One Home, Two Horizons

Not better, not lesser — just beautifully different.

Apr 29

The Unwritten Rules of Salary Negotiation (That Only Women Seem to Know)

The Unwritten Rules of Salary Negotiation (That Only Women Seem to ...

Real talk from women who’ve been there, negotiated that

𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧

Apr 29

Mothers. Builders. Strategist. How We Can Thrive in Tough Industries While Raising Children

Mothers. Builders. Strategist. How We Can Thrive in Tough Industrie...

I used to think I had to choose: be a great mother or a great professional. Now I realize I’m both — and damn good at it.

Margin Notes and Tea Stains

Apr 24

Should I Include This in the Meeting Notes?

Should I Include This in the Meeting Notes?

Unforgettable things men told me throughout the 10 years of my corporate career.

Apr 29

Unlearning the Good Girl

Unlearning the Good Girl

Spoiler alert: Being nice doesn’t protect you from being walked on.

𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧

Apr 22

To Everyone Interviewing While Working Full-Time — I See You

To Everyone Interviewing While Working Full-Time — I See You

Behind Every Polished LinkedIn Update Is Someone Fighting Burnout, Imposter Syndrome, and a Deep, Quiet Exhaustion.

Apr 15

Why Women Feel Colder Than Men at Office

Why Women Feel Colder Than Men at Office

When women shiver while men thrive in Corporate Offices

Apr 15

Four Jobs in Five Years. This Wasn’t The Plan.

Four Jobs in Five Years. This Wasn’t The Plan.

Layoffs, lawsuits, and shaky startups, but I’m still here

Apr 5

Are You Settling or Just Being ‘Realistic’? Here’s How to Tell

Are You Settling or Just Being ‘Realistic’? Here’s How to Tell

If you have to keep justifying it, you probably already know

Mar 29

Motherhood vs. Career: Unfair Battle

Motherhood vs. Career: Unfair Battle

It’s Time to Stop Penalizing Mothers for Wanting More

Connecthubservices

Mar 21

What It Really Takes to Be a Woman in Engineering

What It Really Takes to Be a Woman in Engineering

The side of engineering school you never hear about — until you’re already in too deep

Mar 24

Shivering at Work Isn’t Just Annoying—It’s Costing Women Their Health

Shivering at Work Isn’t Just Annoying—It’s Costing Women Their Health

The corporate world found a clever way to make sure women never get too comfortable—literally.

Mar 23

The Challenges Of Being A Trailing Spouse

The Challenges Of Being A Trailing Spouse

In no particular order …

Mar 20

The Trap of the “Empowered Women”

The Trap of the “Empowered Women”

The Female Mold and Where Women Belong in the Workplace

Makena Marshall

Mar 20

The Day My Son Changed How I See My Biggest Regret

The Day My Son Changed How I See My Biggest Regret

Sometimes, What Feels Like a Regret Is Actually a Gift

Syeda Madiha A.

Mar 17

What I Learned from My 23-Year-Old Career Dreams (Spoiler: I’m Glad I Didn’t Follow Them!)

What I Learned from My 23-Year-Old Career Dreams (Spoiler: I’m Glad...

Almost a decade later, I’ve realised just how much my mindset, definition of success, and personal values have changed.

Mar 15

Accelerating AI Access for Women in Indonesia

Accelerating AI Access for Women in Indonesia

Ensuring Inclusive AI Opportunities in Indonesia’s Workforce

Abigail Saveria

Mar 12

How Does It Feel to Be a Student Again After a Decade?

How Does It Feel to Be a Student Again After a Decade?

The journey towards my goal

Mar 12

I Let My Biases Sabotage My Venture

I Let My Biases Sabotage My Venture

I’m a woman entrepreneur, and I needed a win

AThoughtForTheDay

Mar 10

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