Tag Archives: Career

From CEO Amanda Hofman: A Lesson from Turning 30 — “If you don’t feel it, fake it.”

Posted on August 25, 2011 by mary

I’m turning 30 this week, and since it’s typically a time when you’re meant to be older and wiser, I thought I’d share a life-reflecting thought with you guys. By now, I’ve learned to be more confident in asking for … Continue reading →

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URBAN LEGENDS: Joslyn Dehner, SD26 networking attendee

Posted on August 17, 2011 by mary

Meet Urban Girl Squad member Joslyn Dehner, California girl who hasn’t quite adjusted to NYC winters. She’ll be at our SD26 wine & networking event on Aug. 24, where you can meet her in person! Urban Girl Squad: What is … Continue reading →

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Having an Unconventional Career and Still Being a “Grown Up”

Posted on May 13, 2011 by lauren

By Michelle Ward, from Pretty Young Professional An unconventional career. Sounds scary, doesn’t it? And rebellious? Non-traditional, risky, and maybe crazy? Let me tell you a secret. I make my living—yes, enough to pay a mortgage in Brooklyn, not eat … Continue reading →

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Business and Booze: Tips for Happy Hour Networking

Posted on April 21, 2011 by lauren

courtesy of Pretty Young Professional “In the professional world, happy hour is much more than tossing back a few cosmos at the end of the work week. After-hours functions, often involving alcohol, can be an important part of moving up … Continue reading →

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“Is it Mental to Take a Mental Health Day”

Posted on April 14, 2011 by lauren

Courtesy of Pretty Young Professional Are you finding yourself grouchy for no reason?  Tired to the very core?  Wondering why you’re snapping at people or crying for no reason when you’re no where near that time special time of the … Continue reading →

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How Lemons Become Lemonade: Business Advice from our CEO

Posted on April 1, 2011 by lauren

courtesy of Crains New York No one likes to be criticized.  Any why should we?  Often times, it only makes us feel inadequate.  Not Urban Girl’s Squad’s CEO, Amanda Hofman, however,  who openly seeks criticism.  Why?  To make her business the best … Continue reading →

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Urban Working Girl: Chasing OZ with Sara Haines

Posted on March 21, 2011 by lauren

courtesy of Stephanie Goetsch of HerExchange When a big city can often get you down, there are moments like these that remind us how to persevere.  So, if you’re still searching for that dream job, here’s a story to lift … Continue reading →

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Urban Working Girl: Clarity is Power

Posted on March 7, 2011 by lauren

By Jordanna Jaffe You know when you want something to happen in your business, but it’s just not happening? Well I believe that when that happens, it’s happening for 1 of 2 reasons. Either (a) you don’t want it badly … Continue reading →

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How Starting Your Own Business is EXACTLY Like Dating

Posted on January 31, 2011 by lauren

By Jordana Jaffe I started my first business at 24; now, 4 years later, I have created two successful businesses, worked with hundreds of clients, and learned A LOT about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. And yet, … Continue reading →

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