She made a product because she couldn't find a good alternative to current options for her children. Sound familiar, Hybrid Moms?
Maureen Dempsey
Four kids and an executive-level job? Well, the reason Kara Goldin, CEO of Hint, has that top-notch job is because of her kids. This mom was looking for a healthier alternative to sugary beverages for her family and created the no calorie, unsweetened, essence water. Enter Hint.
When you’re pregnant, it seems like your biggest decision is whether you should get an epidural. But once you have the baby, the decisions are endless. Breast or bottle, disposables vs. cloth, cry it out or cuddle? Still, few decisions induce more angst than whether or not a mom should work.
Whether you've been in your position for years or you're job hunting, get the skinny on negotiating flex time.
Maureen Dempsey
What's the secret to getting a flexible schedule? Whether you've been in your position for years or you're job hunting, get the skinny on negotiating flex time.
Positive reinforcement is important. Whether you’re 5 or 45, we all appreciate, and benefit from, external validation. But in many cases, the “You’re So Special” movement has gone so overboard with meaningless praise that many people, particularly children, don’t even understand the concept of internal pride.
Meet Cristi Landy, one of the women behind the Chevrolet Volt.
Beth Smith, Hybrid Mom
Plugging in the Volt is a simple as plugging in your hair dryer! There's no need to stand outside in the elements, no smell of gasoline on your hands, no stopping at unfamiliar gas stations in unfamiliar neighborhoods, plus other reasons why you'll love this car!
In his new book, “Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door: Job Secrets No One Else Will Tell You,” best-selling author Harvey Mackay will get you started on landing and keeping your Dream Job.
Anyone who works in an environment where their sex is in the minority knows that men and women are different. Actually, anyone who’s ever gone to school, ridden a bus, dated, read a Facebook page, been married, raised kids or walked through a mall knows that we’re different.
The inspiration for starting my company, HadleyStilwell, came from reading the depressing news that 32% of new mothers stop breastfeeding less than 7 weeks after returning to work because the individual challenges mothers face with pumping is too great to overcome.
Just like motherhood, you will probably go through a phase with your new job when you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and discouraged--don't despair!
Courtney Briggs
Have you ever begun a new relationship, work-out routine, or career and found yourself wanting to give up a few weeks or a few months in? The excitement and enthusiasm you felt when you made the commitment was gone and all that was left was frustration and disillusionment? If you answered yes, guess what? You are normal.
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