Why We Need to Tell Our Stories As Women of Color At Work
"What would you want someone like me to know about women of color at work?" When Gregg Stebben, host of Forbes Books Radio, asked me this question as part of my interview during #BlogHer17, something clicked. Here I was, as a working woman of color and entrepreneur,...
How to prepare for a conference when you have no time, no money and no energy
It’s 10:24pm, you’re finishing up the laundry in the middle of the messy living room, struggling to multi-task to also pack for a conference the next day and keep the kids in bed. This is all considering that your flight the next morning is at 6am, and that you’ll...
On opportunities and letting your voice be heard: Why I’m thankful to attend #BlogHer17
As I’m writing this post, I’m sitting on a flight in a middle seat on my way to the BlogHer ’17 conference in Orlando. It’s a Thursday morning, and right about this time, I should be getting the kids up to get ready for camp, as I hurriedly rush to complete any...
Wear to Work: Classic Pencil Skirt
Our Wear to Work feature showcases workwear pieces in various styles and price ranges. Please note this post contains affiliates links. Combine flattering with versatile with this elegant yet fresh, classic pencil skirt in a summer-bright hue! This number is as easy...
How to pick the right summer camp for your kids
In working mom (and dad) parenting lingo, summertime almost always rhymes with summer camps. Which camp to send your kid to? How to get your kid into a camp? And most importantly, which camp is right for your kids? I remember being overwhelmed at the thought of...
Weekly News Roundup
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! It's Father's Day...
Wear to Work: Cinched Waist Woven Dress
Our Wear to Work feature showcases workwear pieces in various styles and price ranges. Please note this post contains affiliates links. Don't you just love a white dress in the summer? Especially when it combines class with some surprising details in this Mossimo...
The truth about working moms and summer vacations
“It’s summer, and the kids are out of school!”, said no working mom ever. Let’s be real, as soon as school’s out, a host of issues present themselves. As in, which camp to pick for the kids? How to secure childcare if camps don’t pan out, or in between camp seasons?...
How to trick your mind to love Mondays
"I love Mondays"- said no one ever. Ok, actually, a very select few may...You know, the ones with the stamina and energy you envy as you're trying to remember your login password for the fifth time this month... Starting the week after a weekend filled with errands,...
12 Easy Ways to Make Extra Money Online
Summer's here, and with the warm weather, trips to the beach, kids' camps, vacations and other summer activities, also comes a slew of...expenses! Of course, the weather's nicer, we want to spend more time eating and having fun outside...And of course, we end up...