Whether you're updating your resume, creating a new one from scratch or simply giving it a facelift, there common mistakes to avoid when working on your resume.... Read More
You’ve got the job. And now you’ve even got a raise. Isn’t this the epitome of career success? Yeah, sure. So then why are you just devastated any time yo... Read More
It's not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.
-Roy E. Disney
Seems pretty straight forward – right?! As long as you know your values... Read More
You nailed your interview and landed a new job! Congratulations! Your post-interview nerves will now be replaced with newbie jitters...and this is totally nor... Read More
After spending several months in Guatemala, Alyssa Yamamoto launched Hiptipico, her ethical fashion brand inspired by Maya artisans looking to sell their beau... Read More
I used to be very skeptical about mindfulness. Despite growing up in Berkeley, CA and the whole ‘trained therapist’ thing, I tend to shy away from anything ... Read More
People have always differentiated between a job and a career by saying that a job is work that earns you money, while a career is work that earns you money but ... Read More
Winston Churchill said, “Let our advance worrying become advance thinking and planning.” I’m not the expert on time management but between managing career... Read More
Launching any business, large or small, is never all lollipops and rainbows. I grew up amongst entrepreneurs who periodically lamented about their struggles wit... Read More
Living by the sea, drinking cocktails and working all in one might seem like a bad idea for only few (and I haven't met anyone of them yet). Is this trendy life... Read More
All work and no play sure is a mood killer for any kind of worker, but that’s not the only thing that can get your work motivation down and stop you from prog... Read More
Public speaking doesn't come naturally to a lot of us and it's safe to say that it takes effort to give an effective, crowd-pleasing presentation. Whether you'r... Read More
Joanna Waterfall is the creator behind the Yellow Conference, a conference with a mission of "helping creative, entrepreneurial women become agents of good." S... Read More
The world of freelancing is often a tricky and convoluted one; it can be difficult to break into, tough to find clients, and even more challenging to have your ... Read More
Let's face it, it's hard being productive in a world of distractions. The average millennial has more daily distractions than other generations before us. Thing... Read More
It’s a new year and you’ve vowed in 2017 is going to be the year that you get more done at work. No more checking Facebook. No more days of only answering e... Read More
You nailed the interview, negotiated a great salary, and are anxiously awaiting your start date. At some point, the fear of starting a new chapter will hit and ... Read More
The year 2016 is almost over. Where has it gone? It seems as though the months have just flown by. However, if you are feeling as though your career has stalled... Read More
Some people dread attending work parties. Perhaps that’s because it seems they’re all the same. Everyone meets up, covers the traditional small-talk topics,... Read More
Choices we make stay with us in the future. No matter how small and meaningless they appear, every choice that is made will result in a bigger outcome later in ... Read More
When you’re unhappy at work, the only thing that goes through your mind the moment your alarm goes off in the morning is, “Ugh…how will I ever survive thi... Read More
While morning routines are great for starting the day off right and evening routines are great for setting yourself up for the next day, work routines are the n... Read More
Welcome to our new series, "Meet the Fam," where we are highlighting and interviewing some of our awesome regular contributors. Our contributors are what make... Read More
All work and little play is the safest way to lose motivation and slowly slide from a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed entrepreneur to a dull, job-hating human chai... Read More
“Clothes aren’t going to change the world, the women who wear them will.” - Anne Klein
I threw my unwashed hair into my signature top knot, and pulled on... Read More
While I love networking and meeting new people, for some, it can be nerve-racking, which means they don’t end up doing much of it. Once you realize how a one... Read More
So often I hear other millennials say, "but I still live at home" with a tone of embarrassment and sadness. For the longest time that was my part of my response... Read More
“Obligers like to meet external obligations but they have a very tough time holding themselves accountable.” - Gretchen Rubin
If you're familiar with G... Read More
I used to envy those women in their 20s who dropped everything and moved to a new country. They took control of their lives and didn't wait around for an opport... Read More
As a young college student, my choices of potential employers were very slim. Most jobs require that you have experience. But I'm sure I'm not the only one who ... Read More
If I were to ask you to think of a brand that you admire, you would probably think of one that has a great social presence and continues to offer a good produc... Read More
When it comes to college graduation, it’s a bittersweet experience.
I know mine was.
I was a jumble of nerves, a barely contained ball of energy. And I... Read More
Did you know that personal growth can bloom on social media? While we might urge you to spend a little less time on social media and live in the present momen... Read More
When I was a teenager, I used to day dream about what my life would look like once I was all “grown up.” Like most young women today, I was told that as a ... Read More
So, we talk a lot about #goals here. And if you're anything like me, you probably have way too many random goals that you decide for a minute that you want to ... Read More
I’ve been struggling with a dilemma that’s been eating me up and keeping me up at night. Being one year away from obtaining a Bachelor in Law, I was absolu... Read More
When I was in college, I studied Business with an emphasis in Marketing and truthfully, I had no idea what I wanted to do. I chose my major based on all the thi... Read More
Every year when December rolls around, I get super excited. Not just because Christmas is around the corner, but because it’s time to think about my New Y... Read More
My phone buzzes with a text message. I leave it to its own devices while I try to concentrate on the task at hand. It buzzes again after a few minutes and again... Read More
When my husband Dan and I moved to New York City last October, we were fulfilling a lifelong dream of mine. After two years of living on the sunny west coast, ... Read More
In life, there are certain events that we will be invited to or will be hosting. It may not seem like something to think about, but it is important to know how ... Read More
As twenty-somethings, there are times in our lives when we might be graduating and looking for that first big job, wanting to do the best at our current career,... Read More
I love setting goals for myself. Since the new year has begun, I've found myself with a handful of resolutions and goals that I'd like to achieve throughout the... Read More
As an interested and curious customer, I recently researched holistic doctors in my area. I scoured each website, reading numerous biographies, seeking special... Read More
It might seem silly to think about whether or not you’re in the “right” or “wrong” job. I mean, hey, when we’re unhappy at work, we know it. Yet, if... Read More
For some reason, my school always finds it necessary to place all the major deadlines right after the Christmas break. I’ve always struggled with staying fo... Read More
Most people dream of the day they get to walk across the stage of a university and get handed this incredibly expensive piece of paper they've waited for calle... Read More
When I was 10, my grandparents bought me a "teacher set" for Christmas. It came with a small blackboard, chalk, report cards, stickers, and worksheets. I wa... Read More
Call it a privileged, millennial mindset if you will, but I am a believer in finding a career that you love. I know that not everyone has the luxury of being in... Read More
When you find yourself unhappy in your current career, it can be downright miserable. Whether you feel uninspired, unfulfilled, undervalued, or a combination of... Read More
Welcome to a new series on Life Goals Mag called Blogging Meets Biz. I'm a big fan of learning from bloggers and business women about how they got where they ar... Read More
So you've decided you want to start a business, but you're a little lost on how to begin. Or, maybe you've already started a business and you want some more res... Read More
As a woman in the technology field, I’ve been asked a lot of questions over the years about my job and the industry I work in. From my experience, it’s muc... Read More
