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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...

Coffee Break: Can I promote my side hustle at work?

by Solange Lopes | Aug 15, 2017

Our Coffee Break features answers to everyday work-related questions (otherwise known as watercooler/coffee break talk)! Send us your questions at corporate@thecorporatesister.com! Q: I have a side hustle that I love. I want to start promoting it at work to my...

Wear to Work: Seersucker Skirt Suit

by Solange Lopes | Aug 15, 2017

Our Wear to Work feature presents various pieces of workwear at different price ranges and sizes. A well-tailored, flattering suit is a must-have in any corporate wardrobe. I especially like this LeSuit seersucker skirt suit from Macy's, with eye-catching details such...

Coffee Break: My co-worker is so loud I can’t focus!

by Solange Lopes | Aug 14, 2017

Our Coffee Break features answers to everyday work-related questions (otherwise known as watercooler/coffee break talk)! Send us your questions at corporate@thecorporatesister.com! Q: My co-worker is incredibly loud! She talks on the phone most of the day, and the...

Wear to Work: Ruffle Sleeve Sheath Dress

by Solange Lopes | Aug 14, 2017

Our Wear to Work feature presents various pieces of workwear at different price ranges and sizes. A sleek sheath dress is always in style, in and out of the office. This Eliza J Ruffle Sleeve Sheath Dress combines a playful edge with a winning classic look. The fitted...

7 Myths About Career Transitions That Are Keeping You Stuck

by Solange Lopes | Aug 14, 2017

Career transitions are hard. It’s not easy changing jobs, being relocated or jumping into a new career. It’s especially true when it affects our work. Considering we spend the majority of our time at work, change in our careers can be destabilizing. Career transitions...

Weekly News Roundup

by Solange Lopes | Aug 11, 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! Ellevate Network...

Weekly News Roundup

by Solange Lopes | Aug 4, 2017

via GIPHY 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! This week...

Wear to Work: Gemini Link Tote

by Solange Lopes | Aug 2, 2017

Our Wear to Work feature presents workwear selections in various sizes and prices.If you're a bag lady like myself (I see you out there), you know how important it is to have a bag that can accommodate all your stuff your entire life. Like this Tory Butch Gemini...

7 Tips to Successfully Work With Your First Intern

by Solange Lopes | Aug 2, 2017

TCS welcomed its very first intern, and can I say she’s simply amazing! In addition to being a huge help, she’s also full of great ideas and insights! One of the great advantages is also that through her, I get to revisit what it means to successfully...

Wear to Work: Colorblock Sheath Dress

by Solange Lopes | Aug 1, 2017

Our Wear to Work feature presents workwear selections in a range of styles, sizes and prices. If you're looking for a head-turner in your work wardrobe, this is it! This color block sheath dress from White House Black Market is an absolute stunner! It's perfect for...