Moms read too: How to make more time to read as a working mom
I remember the feeling of being engrossed in a book for hours, enjoying every single sentence, treasuring every single word as I l crouched hidden as a child in my closet with a candle on to finish (or start) a book. If you are a book lover and bookworm like myself,...
What if something happens? 3 Basics of Estate Planning for Working Moms
As busy and at times overwhelmed working moms, thinking further than the next drop-off or pickup, the next meal, or the next school form to fill out can be far-fetched. We’re so often caught with the demands of the moment that long-term planning can fall by the...
Sis, take care of your mental health: Why you should consider therapy as a working mom
As working women and moms, the reality is we often neglect our mental health. Faced with all the responsibilities and duties imposed (and self-imposed as well) on us, we tend to put this part of self-care on the back burner a lot. This is especially relevant when we...
TCS Podcast Episode 19: Finding your purpose right where you are
In this episode of The Corporate Sister podcast, I’m discussing how we, as working women and working moms, can go about finding purpose right where we are, on the way to where we're going. From re-assessing ourselves to leveraging the opportunities around us and being...
You Can Find Your Purpose Right Where You Are
“How do I even begin to find my purpose?” "I don’t know what my purpose is." “I don’t even have time to sit somewhere for a minute, never mind think about finding my purpose.” Whenever I start talking about purpose with a fellow working mom or working woman, I get...
The Unfair Share: What unpaid labor is really costing us as working women and moms
"Let’s get the day started!” When you hear this phrase, you may picture someone at their desk, holding their cup of coffee, seemingly pumped at the prospect of a productive day ahead. Right? Well, not exactly for everyone, and certainly not for working moms… By the...
10 Work and Life Lessons in 10 Years as A Working Mom
2020 doesn’t just mark the start of a new year, but that of a decade. That’s 10 whole years of life, work and everything in between. Whether you’re eagerly looking to step into this new decade, or are nostalgically reminiscing over the highs and lows of the past few...
Ask a CPA: 3 Best Accounting Tips You Can Use During the Holidays
‘Tis the season to be merry and jolly….and also to be under serious financial pressure in general, especially as a working woman and working mom in particular. In between holiday shopping and other financial obligations of all kinds, it can be easy to overlook our...
Dual Career Families: What to do when both partners have demanding careers
While ambition may be viewed a tad negatively for women, it’s largely considered a positive trait in men. After all, the breadwinner’s role is one that has been considered male for ages, and with it the embodiment of ambition and the pursuit of...
10 Favorite Books on the Importance of Self-Love
Like many of you, books are both my escape and a great source of learning. On my personal journey of self-love, they've been, and still are, some of my favorite go-to's. As a matter of fact, the sheer fact of burying my head in a book for those rare moments of quiet,...