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Got Dense Breasts? Why You Should Care and How It Affects Your Breast Cancer Risk

by Solange Lopes | November 2, 2024 | Career | 0 Comments

The letter came in the mail a couple of days before I even got a chance to open it. It was a routine mammogram I thought nothing of, like most of the other mammograms I had done before. Except this one was a tad different… The word “abnormal” jumped at me from the...

From Career Sacrifice to Career Focus: Managing your Career in a Sustainable Way as a Working Woman

by Solange Lopes | October 14, 2024 | Career | 0 Comments

Have you ever wondered how you can advance your career while being a woman, wife and/or mother, and not having to work 40+ hours every week? Have you ever considered cloning yourself so you could do all the things, everywhere at the same time? You’re certainly not the...

TCS Podcast Episode 56: The Summer Recap Edition

by Solange Lopes | September 6, 2024 | Career, PODCAST | 0 Comments

This episode is a summer recap for my working women and moms, looking back at the reality of the summer mental load, the power of doing nothing at all (yes, it's possible!), and how to make our careers hot again in the summer months (without sacrificing our summer fun...

7 Ways to Enrich Your Career In The Summer (Without Hijacking Your Summer Fun)

by Solange Lopes | August 30, 2024 | Career | 0 Comments

It’s the middle of summer, and I am trying out a new African restaurant with a colleague and a new professional acquaintance while nerding out on artificial intelligence during a work conference. Here I was, actually enjoying myself and advancing my career, while...

The Rest Bias for Women: Uncovering the Struggle and Power of Doing Nothing as a Working Woman

by Solange Lopes | August 6, 2024 | Self-care, Working Mom & Woman Tips | 0 Comments

For the first time in my adult life, I took a month off. An entire month off, traveling, seeing new places, swimming in the ocean and mostly “being” as opposed to “doing”. And it shocked the entire heck out of my system, my overachieving, productivity-minded, A-type...

Weekly News Roundup

by Solange Lopes | Sep 30, 2017

Welcome to our weekly career, entrepreneurship, lifestyle and fashion news roundup! Think of it as your online watercooler/work gossip station/coffee break spot for now…Want to add anything to our list? Email us at corporate@thecorporatesister.com! The...

Workwear: Marisa Ottoman Dress

by Solange Lopes | Sep 27, 2017

Our Workwear feature presents various pieces of work-appropriate attire at different price ranges and sizes. Who said the LRD is not the new LBD? Not me. This Marisa Ottoman Dress from Boden is the perfect go-to dress to throw on for a successful day at the office. I...

Why We Need to Stop Hiding as Women of Color at Work

by Solange Lopes | Sep 27, 2017

As women of color, we often happen to be the only ones in the room in our workplaces. Which makes us more noticeable, but interestingly enough, also more prone to hiding at work. As double minorities, being women and being of color, it’s easy to tell ourselves that we...

Workwear: Herringbone Peplum Jacket

by Solange Lopes | Sep 26, 2017

Our Workwear feature presents various pieces of work-appropriate attire at different price ranges and sizes. 'Tis the season for elegant, streamlined jackets! This herringbone peplum jacket from Ann Taylor is perfect for the office or on week-ends, and adds a touch of...

7 Questions You Must Ask To Build A Powerful Career Brand

by Solange Lopes | Sep 26, 2017

“Your brand is what people say when you’re not in the room” – Jeff Bezos, CEO and founder of Amazon. When we think of brands, we often think of big names like Pepsi, Coca Cola, or Amazon. We think of what distinguishes these big companies from their...

Workwear: Sweater Skirt

by Solange Lopes | Sep 25, 2017

Our Workwear feature presents various pieces of work-appropriate attire at different price ranges and sizes. This Workwear pick is perfect to skirt by at work and after-hours! This striped pull on sweater shirt from Loft will be your new favorite this Fall! It's easy...

Weekly News Roundup

by Solange Lopes | Sep 22, 2017

Workwear: Desta Sheath Dress

by Solange Lopes | Sep 21, 2017

Our Workwear feature presents various pieces of work-appropriate attire at different price ranges and sizes. There are few dress silhouettes that are more professional-looking than the classic sheath dress. I particularly love this Desta Sheath dress from...

How to be a conscious parent: A Review of “The Awakened Family” by Dr. Shefali Tsabari

by Solange Lopes | Sep 21, 2017

There are few books that have made me think about my family history and the way I parent my children more than “The Awakened Family” by Dr. Shefali Tsabari. As a working mom of two, it’s so easy to get wrapped in the busyness of every day and avoid consciously...