Dana Speaks Up
Dana Speaks Up On: The Radical Unplug
DeSantis’ ‘radical unplug’ is rad, but radical, indeed! And clearly designed for a work-a-holic. While there’s lots to be garnered from his successful experiment, perhaps there are more bite-sized ways to unplug in our day-to-day lives. It’s hard, sometimes seemingly impossible, to turn-off in an always-on, digitally powered, society. But like all aspects of life, it comes down…
Read MoreDana Speaks Up On: Trying Something New
I think this is an interesting, albeit logical, piece on how to transition into a new career without taking too great a risk. But I don’t think it works. In my experience, I’ve found that when people try to test the waters of something new, while still holding on to the old, neither will flourish to…
Read MoreDana Speaks Up On: Trustworthiness
Interviewing is a lot like dating. Sure, you want to find yourself across the table from someone who’s got a ton going for them, but what’s going to make you text your friend with excitement on your way home is the sense of warmth you picked up on, not the fact the he/she just finished…
Read MoreDana Speaks Up On: Celebrating Parenthood
Mother’s Day always represents an opportunity for me to reflect on the biggest, hardest, most rewarding job I’ve ever taken on; motherhood. As a member of the working-mom community, I have had countless conversations with my peers about the challenges of juggling both work and family. Oftentimes, us working moms feel like we’re failing at…
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