As if we weren’t all struggling enough with physical social distancing. Virtual distancing may be the absolute last thing on anyone’s mind to do right now. I’m not suggesting throwing all your technology against the wall, packing your bags with two of your favorite monochromatic looks to help camouflage perfectly in your new humble abode…
Read MoreAs we go into the year 2020, more people will be working as freelancers or entrepreneurs; in fact, 36% of the U.S. workforce freelanced in 2017! With this statistic comes the thought that more people will be working from home and cafes while sporting earbuds to block off any and all distractions, and I can’t…
Read MoreYou may have noticed that this is part two of an article that claimed to have advice from three freelance writers, but we can never have enough tips. I was lucky enough to connect with six freelance writers who inspire me with their creative, authentic, and heartwarming content. So let’s continue on with the pointers…
Read MoreA bit selfishly, I chose this topic with these specific freelance writers in mind because I personally am consistently inspired by them. Freelancing can be a beast to begin with, and the colder, darker winter season doesn’t necessarily make it any easier (for me anyway). Who better to ask for advice on cranking out great…
Read MoreSocializing at parties is not in my comfort zone, but networking at conferences is. Is it because of the conversations about fulfilling careers, the suspense of getting a job opportunity, the rush of meshing well with another professionally-dressed person? These could be all the reasons and more. For many, though, networking at a conference is…
Read MoreWe all go through some form of an identity crisis, first-generation Americans, however, can go through many during even just their adolescence. Take me, a Dominican American woman who has lived in “Little Dominican Republic” aka Washington Heights for her whole life. I’ve lived in this cultural bubble of tight community bonds, loud music that’s…
Read More“I’m an independent woman and I don’t need no (wo)man” is the most powerful of statements that makes me want to snap my fingers in agreement. I’ve been in a relationship for over three years, but that won’t stop me from praising it. I was late to the relationship game – waited ‘till the lucky…
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