Success can be defined in a million different ways, but no matter what you’ve achieved — a recognition award, a promotion, or the go-ahead to start your very own business venture — odds are, you didn’t get there alone. Behind every successful woman,…

Today, it can be a rare thing to love your job. Although the American dream is to turn your passion into your profession, the truth is that a lot of people are influenced more by their paycheck than by what they truly want to be doing. Of course,…

This article includes paid advertising content from Visa. No matter what industry you work in, it's always scary to talk about money with your superiors and colleagues. But inevitable awkwardness aside, having these conversations is important —…

This article includes paid advertising content from Visa. Awards season sure does make it seem like the film industry is all about glitzy trophies, glamorous outfits, and the fight to claim your best-in-class bragging rights, but the lead-up to…

It may seem like everyone you know is finding The One through various dating apps these days. Which is great, because the swiping game can be exactly what some people are looking for. But what if it's not what you're looking for? Maybe meeting…

This article includes paid advertising content from American Express. As a freelance writer and student, my laptop is essentially my lifeline. I use it to access virtual portals and submit homework, and to write and edit the articles that get me…

This article includes paid advertising content from American Express. Although scrolling through social media can make you believe everyone on your feed is renovating their starter home, the reality is that there’s no clear trajectory for millennial…

We all have that one person in our friend group who we turn to when it comes to big decisions. I know that in my case, whenever I need some financial advice — whether it’s how much to budget for holiday gifting, or if I should make a new investment…

There’s nothing quite like experiencing the holidays as a kid. The magic of the season is palpable and contagious. Homes and entire cities sparkle with the enchantment of holiday lights and decorations, festive yet familiar tunes fill your eardrums…

This article includes paid advertising content from American Express. When I made the decision to move out to the West Coast for grad school, I knew not coming back home for the holidays wasn’t going to be an option. Though phone calls, texts, and…

I don’t know about you, but for me, the very epitome of self-care is staying home on a Friday night, cooking for myself, and applying a face mask. It’s so rare that I’m able to schedule time just for me — so when I do, I make sure to take full…

Every relationship ends for a reason (and in some cases, many reasons). But with the passage of time, it can be all too easy to idealize past relationships and forget the real issues that ultimately doomed them. Of course, time can also give you…

Let’s be real: The archetype of a bridal shower is not super exciting. No matter how much you love someone, watching them open up gifts for hours at a time just isn’t all that fun. At times, it can even be a bit awkward—especially when duplicate…

“Will you be my bridesmaid?” Few questions are more loaded than the one requesting the presence of a good friend to stand beside you on your wedding day. While the title of ‘bridesmaid’ ranks pretty high on the list of friend honors, it’s also a…

Growing up, my family adopted an adorable yellow Labrador mix named Candy. My parents weren’t necessarily "dog people," but my sister and I wanted a four-legged friend so desperately. Eventually, they caved. Becoming a pet owner was everything I…

The world is full of distractions: text messages, overloaded email inboxes, pop-up ads for flash sales at your favorite stores, clickbait headlines, social media notifications, and so much more. This became all too evident when I recently started…

Kate Campbell remembers her first day on a construction job site like it was yesterday. She walked toward a group of men with her head held high, tool belt on, knees shaking. And it was clear how — being the only woman on site — she stood out. As a…

Women love wine — at least according to the informal survey I took of myself and every woman I’ve ever met. That’s why I was surprised to learn that the wine industry has historically been a male-dominated field, and today, just 10 percent of lead…