I had the pleasure of catching up with my colleague, Blair duQuesnay, for an episode of On Her Mind podcast. She shed some light on the history of women in the workforce and shared that, before 1973, newspapers had segregated the help wanted ads by gender. So it is a fairly recent development that women have been part of the professional business world. This might explain why current workplace policies have not consistently addressed the challenges faced by dual-career couples raising Read on...
Resolve to Beat the Odds
What if I told you that you could immediately accomplish a New Year’s resolution that most people fail at, all before January even comes to a close? You can, and it won’t be that painful or time-consuming; I promise. In “10 Top New Year’s Resolutions for Success and Happiness in 2019”, Peter Economy cites "saving more money" as one of the most popular goals people have. Overall only 8% of people making resolutions succeed, and those seeking to improve their money situation Read on...
From Disinterested to Fully Engaged
For the better part of my career in the financial world, I was somewhat of a disinterested investor. Even though contributions were made to my retirement account, bills were paid on time, debt was kept manageable, credit cards were paid on time, and the bank account was never overdrawn - I wasn't fully engaged. What drew me in was not my own situation, but my father's illness that left my mother in need of help. Suddenly, it was critical that I step up my knowledge and involvement. The Read on...
Introducing On Her Mind Podcast
Today I want to unveil my latest project: On Her Mind, a podcast to address the many worries that weigh on a woman’s brain. Whether you are a woman, or want to understand women better, this podcast sheds light on topics many want to learn about but resist asking about – things like money, careers, relationships, and aging parents. My first guest is Carolyn McClanahan, who offers up insights on how to make a fresh start with your career path. Carolyn has walked the walk by transitioning Read on...