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How Comfortable Are You With Having Tough Conversations?
How comfortable are you with having tough conversations? What may come naturally for some, is actually pretty difficult for others. Tough talks can be intimidating when you see it as something that leaves you vulnerable and raw, and unsure of what’s on the other end...
The Self-Made Breakfast Tour | Toronto Recap
It was the beautiful branding elements I noticed across all the promotional materials that first caught my attention. One thing you ought to know about Anna is that she doesn't do anything at a mediocre level. She overdelivers on her promises and always goes above and...
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[Feature] Networking Beyond Borders: How Pauleanna Built an International Business Through Intentional Connection
Hi Networkers! I'm Anggie, Partner and VP of Sales & Marketing at CROING l Creative Agency and Founder of our initiative Women Who Network: Stories of Connection and Success. Networking has played a key role in my career, and I’ve found through many conversations...
How To Combat Social Anxiety In Public Environments
The waiter extended her left hand towards the dining area, softly uttering, "right this way." I followed her lead as she disappeared through a pair of tall, large black doors that were tucked away in the corner of the room. As they swung open, I was greeted with the...
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[Feature] How I Got Out of (a Lot) of Credit-Card Debt
When she was 30, Pauleanna Reid—journalist, advice-giver and entrepreneur—found herself in more than $50,000 in credit-card debt. Now, at 32, the debt’s gone and her business is thriving. Here she breaks down her advice for getting out of debt and staying on track....
How To Leave A Lasting Impression In Your Next Meeting
In any given week, I attend anywhere between 30-40 meetings. I engage with my mentees, students, clients, staff, and peers, all while balancing quite a heavy workload. The only way I’ve been able to get it to all flow together seamlessly is through efficiency, over...
What An All-Male Car Meet Up Taught Me About Making New Friends
My husband and I pulled into an Ikea parking lot yesterday morning in his 2004 silver Volvo V7OR. He’s the only man I've ever known with such extensive knowledge about cars; the type who’d enjoy nothing more than to talk about them and or work on them all day,...
I Facilitated A Storytelling Workshop for the Founder Fellowship Cohort In Detroit
Newlab launched its first Founder Fellowship program in Detroit in collaboration with the State of Michigan and Michigan Central. The Fellowship supports a cohort of 5 climate tech founders from underrepresented backgrounds with the resources they need to scale their...
A Pitch Worth Millions: My Formula For Maximizing Your Story
With the virality of my recent Instagram reel (more than 1,000,000 views) that featured the elevator pitch I gave at a conference last year, I’ve since received countless inquiries to ghostwrite similar introductions for members of my online community. The...