I have been in business for myself since 2006. There have been many highs, several lows, and some crazy curves. And, while working for myself has been challenging, I wouldn’t change it for the world. I can’t imagine going back to being an employee, using my skills and talents to improve somebody else’s bottom line. One of my overarching goals with my business is to be location-independent, meaning that I am not tethered to a particular place or desk, but rather I can roam ...

I know how it is; I was there, too. You can hardly stand it. You go to work each day, living for the weekend (and happy hour), and that coveted one-dollar raise you have been waiting for that came through after your formal review no longer makes you feel gratified. The stories you tell yourself about security, prestige, and company loyalty seem so phony. That’s because they are. You are the only one who will care about your future and your now. ...

It's hard  to believe that I have been writing for All Things Girl since 2007. My how time flies. As a regular columnist, I have barely missed an issue (apologies to my editor, Deb Smouse, for the few I have missed). All Things Girl is an online magazine that hosts an international choir of women's voices: writers, artists, etc. The talent featured is rich; articles and features ...