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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...

Wear to Work: Crop Pant

by Solange Lopes | Apr 12, 2017

Our Wear to Work feature showcases workwear pieces in various styles and price ranges. Please note this post contains affiliates links. Spring is my favorite season to get the crop pants out, especially when they feature coo mosaic patterns like this one from Ann...

Got a hobby? How to turn what you love into a paying business

by Solange Lopes | Apr 12, 2017

Got a hobby?If you do, (and yes, knitting ugly Christmas sweaters or counseling your desperate friends counts), there are actually some serious chances you could be turning those hours spent unwinding into some serious cash...Or at least some pocket money to buy the...

Wear to Work:Satin Ruffle Hem Dress

by Solange Lopes | Apr 11, 2017

Our Wear to Work feature showcases workwear pieces in various styles and price ranges. Please note this post contains affiliates links. I've been impatiently waiting for the Victoria Beckham Collection for Target, which started in stores on April 9th. Hence todays'...

The Spring Break struggle is real! 5 ideas for busy working parents to keep kids entertained on Spring Break

by Solange Lopes | Apr 11, 2017

You know the drill...Spring break's knocking on your working parent's busy mind, and you start to (slightly) panic. Ok, maybe not you, the overachieving working mom over there who's got your kids' schedule down to the last second...But for the rest of us, aka me,...

WGC006: 10 Salary Negotiation Mistakes to Avoid [Podcast]

by Solange Lopes | Apr 7, 2017

In this episode of the Working Girls Club podcast, we're discussing salary negotiation mistakes to avoid, at least 10 of them! From not researching what our skills are really worth, to citing a range rather than a specific number, this episode delves into a number of...

Weekend Chat: Friends & Family Sales

by Solange Lopes | Apr 7, 2017

Welcome to our weekend chat feature! Got something you want to chat about? Post it in the comments below… On our weekend chat this week, I've logged the best Friends & Family sales happening now. Check these out this week-end: Neiman Marcus: 75% off clearance...

Weekly News Roundup

by Solange Lopes | Apr 7, 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! This past...

Wear to Work: Chambray Ruffle Skirt

by Solange Lopes | Apr 5, 2017

Our Wear to Work feature showcases workwear pieces in various styles and price ranges. Please note this post contains affiliates links. I absolutely love the polished look of this chambray ruffle skirt from J. Crew, which is the perfect mix of casual chic and...

5 Tips to Celebrate #EqualPayDay as Working Women

by Solange Lopes | Apr 4, 2017

Every time #EqualPayDay rolls around, I kinda get this gut reaction initially, that says something like: "Should I clap, get the protest placards out, or just bury my head in a giant tub of sea salt caramel ice cream?" I mean, after all, yes, #EqualPayDay has been on...

Wear to Work: Trumpet Sleeve Sheath Dress

by Solange Lopes | Apr 3, 2017

Our Wear to Work feature showcases workwear pieces in various styles and price ranges. Please note this post contains affiliates links. This is the perfect twist to the classic black sheath dress, that you can take from desk to dinner in a cinch! Loving the original...