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

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 by Sex and the City

contributed by Stephanie Goetsch at Her Exchange Last Saturday was a stormy, rainy day in Washington, D.C., or what I like to call the absolute perfect excuse to close the blinds, order Chinese take-out and secure my place on the … Continue reading

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“Is it Mental to Take a Mental Health Day”

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

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: Clarity is Power

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

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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