November 2016 Newsletter
Free Teleclass | Retire with Enough Money: Strategies for Making Your Money Last
Retire with Enough Money: Strategies for Making Your Money Last Tuesday, November 29, 2016 12:00-12:30pm Central
Networking Advice for People Who Feel Awkward Approaching Other People
Lucky for women in tech and new media, Rachel Sklar is not known for being reticent. Once, she even publicly confronted Graydon Carter, editor-in-chief of “Vanity Fair,” about publishing an article that claimed that women aren’t funny. “I wasn’t as articulate as I would have wanted, but I said my piece and stood my ground,” says Sklar, co-founder of non-profit Change the Ratio and membership organization Theli.st (which both seek … [ more ]
In Praise of First Jobs
Even mindless first jobs can prove to be invaluable experiences. How else would some of us know how to carry six plates at a time or fold sweaters so neatly? On a more serious note, starter stints can teach useful lessons about people and the nature of work as well as our chosen fields. Check out what initiated some of our 2016 speakers into the world of gainful employment—and what … [ more ]