Queens of vinyl: female record store owners share the secrets to success and struggles that became strengths
In 2021, opening your own record store sounds like a romantic daydream for most of us. These female record store owners show that, while it may not be romantic, creating a thriving and viable vinyl business can be done.
How Carrie Maultsby-Lute balances the guilt of motherhood during COVID with leaning into her career
Retired professional figure skater, boy mom, wife, globe trotter, multi-passionate Oaklander, Carrie Maultsby-Lute talks about how she’s handling all of life’s big challenges.
Why “fake it til you make it” is bad advice and what to do instead
When you're young, people tell you to "fake it till you make it." But, follow that advice and you end up with a fake you. Read columnist Bonnie Ho's advice on how to find a sturdy confidence that lasts.
Shaina Feinberg on how to create your own big break
If you’re a New York Times reader, you might know “Scratch,” the column about money and the people who deal with it, by Shaina Feinberg and illustrator Julia Rothman. The column is equal parts fanzine, "investigative" journalism, and raw, real,
No. 1 Spanish radio personality La Bronca on becoming a CEO and Instagram influencer
Sylvia Del Valle shares what it's been like to hit 1 million Instagram followers and launch Dieta 911 during a pandemic that's disproportionately impacted her Hispanic audience.
I could have tried harder, but what about happenstance?
How did I plan to become a teacher-turned-weight lifter-turned-TV producer to writer? That’s the thing, I didn’t. Nothing was planned, but it all worked because I worked at it.
Kamala Harris and a history of female firsts
The first female lawyer, the first woman president of a bank, the first Black journalist to accompany a president, the first transgender woman to serve on a city council, and more U.S. pioneers.
A title called You: Who are you without your job?
Whether you’ve been laid off, nearing retirement, or just ready for a new life chapter, think about what makes you YOU.
Lesley Ware’s major life transition, Bumble success story, and fashion as self-care
The New York style icon and author shares a slice of her creative newlywed life during the pandemic
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