Inspirational

For those working in the federal government, the first two weeks of President Donald Trump’s second term have been something of a whirlwind. Between the executive orders and memos from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), federal employees are facing a lot of unknowns. They’ve been offered deferred resignation, been told to return to […]

I recently received a LinkedIn message from someone who knew me during my high school years congratulating me on my personal and professional achievements. However, their surprise was evident: “Wow, when did this ambitious side of you kick in? Who would have thought?” My reaction was a mix of pride and offense. Reflecting on those

In a world where we are experiencing so much change politically, economically, socially and in the consumer marketplace, there’s one constant that keeps us going: women. No matter what, women are rising to the occasion and paving a path for their successors. With grace and dignity, they conquer setbacks and challenges—such as money woes, divorce,

If you’re like many of us, you don’t think much about where your seafood comes from or why it matters—but Arron Kallenberg is working to change that. The Alaska native left a successful career in tech to start Wild Alaskan Company (WAC), a sustainable seafood subscription service, not because he was confident it would succeed,

Maybe you’ve discovered an overlooked solution to a major problem. Maybe you fantasize about being your own boss and setting your own schedule. Maybe you want to leave a legacy. Or maybe you just have a great idea that you can’t stop thinking about. Whatever your reason for starting a business, you’ll want to think

Meet Tana, the next-generation AI solution that promises to take the hassle out of your work life and tend to your business needs. Tana is an all-in-one productivity tool designed to streamline your online work by capturing, organizing and transforming information into clear, personalized outcomes—no coffee breaks required. A future is coming where every knowledge

”There is nothing that is special or lucky or different between me and somebody who picks up this magazine,” Mel Robbins insists repeatedly during our interview. It’s a humble assessment that her longtime listeners and social media followers will recognize. The self-deprecating podcast host, author and motivational speaker wears her typicality on her sleeve and

Before I worked at Hallmark, I’d never bought a Valentine’s Day card. I certainly never expected to be the one making them. The first time I was assigned Valentine’s Day as an editor, I’ll admit, I wasn’t all that enthused. It wasn’t my favorite holiday, and at first glance, it didn’t feel all that interesting.

Boundaries. What comes up for you upon reading this word? For some, it is an eye roll, thinking of the proselytizing often akin to Instagram influencers in the self-help space. For others, it is a feeling of shame in knowing boundaries could help them in certain areas of their lives (e.g., at home, at work,

Eli Itzhaki’s locksmith business, Keyzoo, was booming and fully focused on scaling—adding more trucks, optimizing routines and hiring new technicians. Amid this growth, Itzhaki had to dismiss a technician for chronic lateness. It was only when the technician broke down during the exit interview that Itzhaki discovered the real reason behind the employee’s tardiness: a