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Two sticky notes on a dark surface: one blue note reads DO WHAT YOU LOVE, and one orange note reads LOVE WHAT YOU DO—perfect reminders for balancing passion and practicality every day.

Balancing Passion and Practicality | Get the Steps to Start Doing What You Really Want

When you can wake up every day and do something you are truly passionate about, life changes into something wonderful, however, that doesn’t mean you should quit your day job …

A graduation cap with a gold tassel rests on a pile of U.S. dollar bills, including $100 and $20 notes, symbolizing the cost of education—and the need to navigate student loan repayment with confidence.

Navigate Student Loan Repayment with Confidence | Tips to Control Student Loan Debt

Transitioning from school into the work-world comes with many new areas of life to traverse, and one of them is paying off student loan debt. For some, this can seem …

A small blue mug filled with coins sits on a white surface. A blue cocktail umbrella shelters them, symbolizing financial protection—an ideal image for “Emergency Funds and Rainy Days: Why Every Young Person Needs a Financial Safety Net.”.

Emergency Funds and Rainy Days: Why Every Young Person Needs a Financial Safety Net

When you are dealing with a traumatic, unexpected or very difficult time in your life, the last thing you want to be worried about is your ability to cope financially …

A woman with long blond hair, wearing a red blazer and black beaded necklace, stands indoors. Overlay text reads: The Play Big Movement with Sharon Lechter in a red and yellow circular graphic.

Doing the Simple in Extraordinary Ways with Edward “Buddy” Rushing

Edward “Buddy” Rushing is a decorated combat veteran on an extraordinary mission that began in the heart of adversity. Buddy’s journey from poverty and food stamps to generational wealth and …

A notepad for self-assessment with Strength and Weakness columns, separated by a red line, rests on a red surface. Ideal for career development, it features a black pen positioned at the bottom left for identifying strengths and areas for growth.

Self-Assessment and Career Development: Identifying Strengths and Areas for Growth

When it comes to your career and livelihood, you don’t want to leave your professional development to someone else’s discretion or you might miss out on opportunities to advance. This …

Dancing with Vampires with David Strauss

David Strauss is widely recognized as the world authority on overcoming Energy Vampires: the toxic people and relationships that steal our joy and crush our zest for life. David shares …

A cashier reaches to take a payment card from a customer at a checkout counter. Both hands are visible, with a register and payment terminal in the background.

Mindful Money Management: Overcoming Impulse Spending

Retailers are highly effective at encouraging impulse buying. Eye catching displays, curiosity inducing ads and crafty product placement are some of the ways we are inundated with things we “must …

An older woman with gray hair and glasses talks to a younger woman at a desk with a laptop, both gesturing as they discuss the importance of finding a financial mentor and why every young woman should have one.

Finding a Financial Mentor: Why Every Young Woman Should Have One

It is not a surprise to women of any age that we think differently than men, which includes our thoughts about money and finance. This is why it’s so important …

A woman sits calmly at her desk with eyes closed and hands raised, surrounded by phones and documents—showing how to manage your time effectively even in a hectic work environment.

How to Manage Your Time Effectively | 5 Simple Tips for Time Management

How to Manage Your Time Effectively | 5 Simple Tips for Time Management When it comes to time management, we all have to remember, it’s not how busy we are, …

Subtle Skills for Powerful Communication with Brian Galke

Brian is an Introverted/Extroverted professional who discovered the secret to success: Good Communication Skills. In order to overcome his social anxiety, Brian intentionally pursued positions where people naturally came to …