4 Tips for Setting Professional Boundaries

4 Tips for Setting Professional Boundaries

There is nothing more awful than sitting on a beach with a frozen drink in hand to receive a text message from your work colleague asking a question about an important meeting coming up. They know you’re on vacation, they’ve seen your out of office, yet the question they have is urgent and they need an answer immediately. It’s time to set healthy boundaries for you take vacation time and a day off without stress. Here are four ways to set professional boundaries with work. 

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The Therapist with Style: Meet Jewel Weah, Founder of Cornerstone Mental Health & The Style Optimist

The Therapist with Style: Meet Jewel Weah, Founder of Cornerstone Mental Health & The Style Optimist

What does a lifestyle blogger and a therapist have in common? They both have Dallas based Jewel Weah. Jewel was able to use and leverage her lifestyle blog into becoming a sought after influencer in the beauty and wellness industry. Jewel is changing lives behind closed doors and helping people work through their greatest challenges. Learn more about Jewel and her tips on approaching therapy and all the amazing projects she’s working on.

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Social Media Made Approachable: Meet Kayla Kleinman, Your Social Media BFF

Social Media Made Approachable: Meet Kayla Kleinman, Your Social Media BFF

Have you ever looked at doing something on social media and just felt anxious/nauseous/not sure how to proceed? For me, that’s every time I look at Instagram Reels. Thank goodness for humans like Kayla Kleinman who are Reels experts and can break it down into layman terms, making it approachable from start to finish. Before Kayla was your Social Media BFF, her whole life had been impacted by social media - from landing her first job to getting a master's degree in the subject. Learn more about Kayla and her journey. 

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How to do a Successful Email Follow Up (After no Response)

How to do a Successful Email Follow Up (After no Response)

How many times have you been guilty of forgetting to respond to an email? I sure have and am grateful for a gentle reminder. I have also felt turned off by people’s follow ups and felt reminded that this person is being too pushy and due to their follow up they move down my priority list. Here are 4 tips on how to send a follow up email after no response. These tips will make you a more successful entrepreneur and get that person on a call, or whatever you want them to do next. 

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Your Financial Resource: Meet Minoti Rajput, Senior Wealth Advisor at Secure Planning Strategies

Your Financial Resource: Meet Minoti Rajput, Senior Wealth Advisor at Secure Planning Strategies

Have you ever felt like you had no idea what you were doing with your finances? You’re not alone. Historically, women haven’t been as involved in the financial planning of their future as their male counterparts. Minoti Rajput is on a mission to help women take charge of their finances so they can focus on the lives they want to live. Minoti is determined to empower women in their financial lives.   

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Reiki For All:  Meet Jennifer Lutenski, Chicago’s Reiki Healer

Reiki For All: Meet Jennifer Lutenski, Chicago’s Reiki Healer

I’ve had Reiki in person and virtually - and by far, my experience virtually outweighed my experience in person. I was blown away by how transported I felt with Reiki and would have actually sworn that there was someone spraying ocean water on my face. Jennifer Lutenski was another corporate professional who discovered the healing benefits of Reiki, so much in fact that she decided to pursue a certification on her own. Learn more about this Japanese technique and how it can reduce stress and encourage healing.

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Inspiring Entrepreneurship: Meet Michelle Blue, Founder of The Journey with Blue

Inspiring Entrepreneurship: Meet Michelle Blue, Founder of The Journey with Blue

After a study abroad trip that changed her life, Michelle Blue became an entrepreneur shortly after college graduation. What started off as creating a non-profit organization has evolved into guiding other entrepreneurs on their journey, through sharing stories and learnings with her audience. Learn more about what it takes to Journey with Blue.

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The Lawyer for Entrepreneurs: Meet Colynn O’Brien, Founder of Iluma Law

The Lawyer for Entrepreneurs: Meet Colynn O’Brien, Founder of Iluma Law

Starting a business can be daunting, but finding the right lawyer to help you start your business can be equally challenging. How do you find someone that “gets” what you’re doing? Colynn O’Brien, Founder of Iluma Law does just that. She helps entrepreneurs with the legal aspects of their business so her clients can focus on the important things - like their business!

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What to Really Expect When Expecting: Meet Erin Bagwell, Documentary Filmmaker of Year One

What to Really Expect When Expecting: Meet Erin Bagwell, Documentary Filmmaker of Year One

Having a baby is incredible. What no one openly talks about are the challenges that can come with it: identity, postpartum, depression and just plain survival. Award winning documentary filmmaker Erin Bagwell takes a deep dive into her own journey, analyzing the struggles of understanding motherhood and seeking outside help when it becomes too much.

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Buh Bye PMS and Period Blues: Meet Audrey Gerber, Founder of The Spotless Girl

Buh Bye PMS and Period Blues: Meet Audrey Gerber, Founder of The Spotless Girl

Have you ever had back breaking period cramps and PMS? I did. I struggled with crippling periods that made that time of the month TERRIBLE. Audrey Gerber, a PMS coach and founder of The Spotless Girl, is here to fix those awful days and reframe the way you look at your menstrual cycle. Her tools and tips will rethink what PMS means for you. Learn more about her journey to becoming The Spotless Girl.

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Beating Burnout and Creating Happy Adults Through Creative Practices: Meet Katina Mountanos, Author of On Adulting and Co-Founder of Daydreamers HQ

Beating Burnout and Creating Happy Adults Through Creative Practices: Meet Katina Mountanos, Author of On Adulting and Co-Founder of Daydreamers HQ

Raise your virtual hand if you’ve been burned out or are currently burned out? Katina Mountanos experienced the symptoms of burnout when she started her corporate high-profile job. It wasn’t until she made her musings about adulthood public that she realized that she wasn’t alone in navigating the challenges that weren’t discussed. From leaving corporate to growing a bustling online community and business, her voice has reached the hands and eyes of readers with her new book On Adulting. However, Katina is continuing her fight against burnout culture with her newest endeavor Daydreamers HQ, where she’s using creative tools (think pastels and acrylic paints) to rewire the brain.

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Dry Challenge Accepted: Meet Hilary Sheinbaum, Author of The Dry Challenge

Dry Challenge Accepted: Meet Hilary Sheinbaum, Author of The Dry Challenge

Have you ever done a Dry January? Oh you know, a whole month where you trade booze for delicious mocktails to heal your liver and prove to yourself that you can live life to the fullest booze free. Living a dry month is becoming more of a lifestyle, especially for the “sober curious”. Brands are releasing more alcohol alternatives and combos to get that same buzz without regret. After living a life of glamour with nights out and red carpets, Hilary Sheinbaum was swayed to take a stab at a Dry January. That month evolved into a tradition and ultimately a book. Learn more about her journey from starting the challenge to writing about it.

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