The Single Mom: Master of Creative Problem-Solving During The Government Shutdown

January 22, 2019:  Day 32 of the U.S. government shutdown and approximately 800K people remain impacted. Federal workers deemed "essential" are required to work without pay. Others are furloughed, or placed on temporary leave. You can't help but turn on the TV and hear about stories of struggle, sacrifice and thankfully support from various people and ...

Successful People: Not Always Your Usual Suspects

  Contrary to what many of those who know me may think, by definition, I am actually an ambivert, not an extrovert. I enjoy socializing and being in social situations; however, I also value, even sometimes crave, a decent amount of alone time as well. While I believe in the phrase, "The early bird catches the worm,"  ...

Why Your Personal Business Is Not Everybody’s Business In The Workplace

  There's your work life and then there's your personal life. Rarely is it wise for the two to mix and that's unfortunate, considering how much time many of us spend at our workplaces. It is essential to know who genuinely has your back and who is simply waiting in the cut for you to slip up. ...