Emily McDowell on menopause awareness, releasing the drama, and leaning into the messy middle
Artist and writer Emily McDowell on stepping back after burnout, the joys of quitting, and navigating menopause and midlife.
Harness your negotiation superpower to get what you really want
The author of "For the Forces of Good: The Superpower of Everyday Negotiation" delivers 3 tips to kickstart the power of everyday negotiation
OG Creem editor Jaan Uhelszki talks relaunch of iconic rock ’n’ roll rag
How psyched were we to talk to Creem editor Jaan Uhelszki about aging with attitude and the relaunch of iconic rock ’n’ roll magazine? Very.
How I ignored tired advice and changed my career on my terms
Find out how a lawyer-turned-content-strategist redefined her career — and her life — to reflect her personal vision of happiness and success.
What do women want in middle age?
Hundreds of womxn answered our reader survey questions about life, happiness, health, the future, and more — and here's what they said.
Why ‘get out of your comfort zone’ isn’t always helpful advice
Many a motivational speaker has spouted the advice, that, in order to grow, we should simply "get out of our comfort zone." Author Terri Trespicio breaks down why that advice falls short — and offers an alternative: Seek comfort.
Late bloomer: starting a career, creative passion, and parenting in my 40s
Overnight success stories are great and all, but later-in-life success stories can be all the more interesting and fulfilling. A Philly writer, photographer, and mom shows how.
Job anxiety? How to find career joy and crush the future of work
Will my job exist in five years? What does it take to have a successful and fulfilling career? Get answers in this excerpt of “Career Fear” by Somi Arian.
Think your career transition is hard? Try coming out as a Tarot reader
Considering a career move, but scared what others may think? This techie-turned-tarot-reader shares her measured, yet authentic transition from the corporate world to the spiritual realm.
Is your tech career over at 40? This 51-year-old Netflix Engineering Manager doesn’t think so
Throughout my tech career, my female colleagues and I have quietly questioned: What does a career in tech look like after kids? After 40? Lisa Shissler Smith, 51-year-old Engineering Manager at Netflix, sums it up this way: There are places