f you’re like many in our community, you’ve likely noticed we’ve been quiet over the last year or so. After the pandemic completely upended the way we think about events and connection, we took some time to regroup, reflect and reconsider what we can bring to the community.
Read MoreWhether you’re headed back into the office or just headed up north for the weekend, you might be looking for some new podcasts to turn on while you make the drive. As a frequent podcast listener and self-appointed ad nerd, I’ve rounded up my favorite advertising podcasts that will help keep you informed, entertained, and help beat the doldrums of traffic.
Read MoreWorking from home, an abundance of free time, and nerves about job security meant pulling longer hours, going above and beyond, and even looking for opportunities to offer our services to other companies on a freelance basis.
Read MoreAt this point, working from home is not new––but with the days getting warmer and school ending soon, this transitional time of year can really throw a wrench in your WFH flow. Something that may become even more critical as more companies consider a hybrid model for their return-to-work plan. Let’s take a step back and look at what it takes to create a productive work-from-home schedule.
Read Mores the 2020-21 Mentorship Program wraps, I’m reflecting on the last nine months of Zoom calls with my mentee—and here’s what I learned (punctuated by Moira Rose, David and all our faves for good measure).
Read MoreMaybe we’re missing the collaborative nature of in-person brainstorm sessions, or the impromptu coffee runs, or after-work drinks to celebrate the end of a tough project. But something else has been happening that a lot of us weren’t necessarily expecting: burnout.
Read MoreThis post was written as a goodbye to our 2020-2021 MPLS MadWomen mentorship season. Even if you weren’t able to participate this year, we guarantee there are a few nuggets that could come in handy as you reflect on your own season of change.
Read MoreThe past year has been a literal whirlwind. With so much happening on a global scale, it can be hard to hunker down and get motivated about your day-to-day tasks. But I’m going to let you in on a little secret… Everyone is in the same boat. As we wrap up Q1 of 2021, how can we help ourselves, and each other, fight each day head-on? Let me share a few things that have helped me amp up my motivation and helped put things into perspective.
Read MoreWhether you’ve been at your current gig for six months or six years (and, let’s be honest, this is advertising, six years is about the max), it’s likely thoughts of greener pastures have fluttered through your mind from time to time. But how do you know if those flutters are just the aftermath of a tough day or a sign it’s time to leap to the emerald fields across the way? Well, my dear, I have some answers to this very question. What luck!
Read MoreIf you had told me when I first started my career that I’d end up working a corporate gig, I never would have believed you. I was an agency gal, through and through. I wouldn’t touch corporations with a ten-foot pole. After trying my hand working at an agency and even working for myself, I was somehow persuaded to give corporate a chance … and I’m glad I did.
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