Feeling Lost After Motherhood? You Are Not Alone.
Feeling lost after motherhood? You’re not alone. Rediscover your identity, rebuild confidence, and see how your skills still matter.
If I Had to Return to the Workforce Today, Here’s Exactly Where I’d Start
If I had to return to the workforce today after years away, I wouldn’t start by applying for jobs. I’d start with my mindset. When I returned to the workforce 11 years ago after an 18-year career “break,” I was in panic mode. My divorce was almost final, my former husband wasn’t working, I had five […]
Interview Smarter. Get Hired Faster.
If you haven’t interviewed in years, it can feel scary. At first, you’re thrilled to even get an interview. And then, you look over the job description and think: “I used to know how to do this.” “What if I sound rusty?” “What if they ask about my ‘gap’?” Let’s reset how you think about […]
I Thought of Giving Up Last Week
I’m usually a very positive person. I can push through hard things. But last week was rough: I missed an important event to hold our scheduled Elavare Community call and only three women showed up. I spent hours and hours building and tweaking the website only to learn that hardly anyone is visiting it. I learned a man […]
Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market
Right now, the job market is crowded. Layoffs at companies like Amazon, Home Depot, and UPS have put thousands of smart, experienced people back into the market at the same time. That means hiring managers are seeing: Hundreds of qualified resumes Similar titles and experience Nearly identical cover letters So standing out has nothing to […]
Why You Should Believe in Yourself Again
When a mother thinks about returning to the workforce, there’s a thought that almost always comes first. No one will hire me. I know this is true because this is exactly what went through my mind when I had to return to the workforce after and 18 year career “gap.” I didn’t think I had any […]
Why I Wouldn’t Start With Job Boards If I Were Returning to Work Today
The job market is the most challenging I’ve ever seen it. I was laid off when COVID-19 first…I know what it’s like to apply for a job during a difficult market, and I think it’s far worse right now. If I were returning to the workforce today, I wouldn’t start by applying to job boards. That […]
When Was the Last Time You Thought About What You Want?
Let me ask you something. When was the last time you really thought about what you want? Not what your kids need.Not what your family needs.Not what feels practical or responsible. Just you. For a lot of women, that question never gets asked. Not because you don’t have dreams, but because sometimes it’s easier not to think […]
If You Don’t Like New Year’s Resolutions, Try This Instead
If New Year’s resolutions don’t work for you, this offers a more realistic way to reflect, reset, and make progress in the year ahead.
If You Don’t Like New Year’s Resolutions, Try This Instead
I love New Year’s Resolutions. But not everyone does. If the words New Year’s Resolutions make you feel tired, pressured, or inadequate, you’re not alone. Many of us have learned the hard way that big goals made in January don’t always last past February. But that doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you. It usually […]