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How to Stay Informed of Current Events Without Going Crazy
We all have that friend on Facebook who’s undeniably on top of the news. She’s also angry, ranting, and emotionally out of control. It’s an approach that reminds me of …read more
10 Fun Things to Do With Your Life in April
This month is one of the best times to be outside in Austin, and right now I’m feeling inspired to create some fresh outdoor entertaining stories for the blog. Between …read more
What Really Happens to Your Brain When You’re Hungover
The Sunday Scaries. Hangxiety. No matter what you call it, we’ve all been there. Your head is throbbing, you can’t even figure out how to navigate your Favor app (which …read more
The 5 Rules of Being a Feminist At Work
photo from atelier doré In sitting down to research this piece, it wasn’t lost on me that the Career Contessa office is unlike any other when it comes to advocating …read more
How to Turn Your Current Job Into Your Dream Job
When it comes to my career, I’d say I’ve been cosmically lucky. It was a mix of hard work, big risks, and very fortunate timing that landed me in a …read more
Do You Have to Get Your Period Every Month?
featured photo via hedvig jenning Lauren Zielinski is a Certified Nurse-Midwife, and the founder of a grassroots women’s health movement called New Moon Rising Events. New Moon Rising works in …read more
The Best (and Worst) Decisions I’ve Made Running My Business
It’s hard to believe I’ve been running a business for 10 years. Some days I still feel like a total rookie (what’s a form 1099 again?), and then I have …read more
3 Reasons Why I Stopped Skipping Breakfast
photos by kristen kilpatrick (unless noted) You guys know I’m ALL about the healthy morning habits. AM workout, meditation, supplements? Sign me up. But when it came to what many would …read more
The Top Money Mistakes Women Make
featured image via block print social What woman doesn’t strive for organization in her life? The truth is, we just feel better when our beds are made, our homes are …read more
Could you be experiencing a Quarter-Life Crisis?
Forget teenage angst, goodbye dreaded 30 — the quarter-life crisis is here and it’s so, so real. Although I remember having this exact thought when I was 25, I also …read more
