Why We All Need A Space To Speak Honestly—About All Of It

Why We All Need A Space To Speak Honestly—About All Of It

I was chatting on Twitter with a VC at First Round and he had a lot of great points that made me rethink how I explain the value proposition of my projects and products. Unpacking it all here in a blog post in case it’s useful to you to see my thought process. When we describe products, don’t just describe what it is—talk about what it’s for, and why. 

Toddler Germs: Why Does My Kid Keep Getting Sick? — Episode #138

Toddler Germs: Why Does My Kid Keep Getting Sick? — Episode #138

One of the things I wasn’t expecting as a new parent was how much my kid would get sick. Then someone explained to me how the kiddos are building their new immune system, and I started collecting tips and tricks for how to deal with the onslaught of the cold and flu season. Here’s what’s helped us keep SOME of those colds away.

Broadway and Pregnant — Episode #137 with Tanya Birl-Torres

Broadway and Pregnant — Episode #137 with Tanya Birl-Torres

There are so many ways to work—what happens if you’re a performer, and your body, image, and athleticism are your livelihood? Tanya Birl-Torres is a dancer, performer, and choreographer who spent a decade on stages, performing in Broadway shows like The Lion King. She performed throughout her first pregnancy and was back on stage quickly after the birth of her daughter. Here’s her story.

My Entire World Changed Overnight—Episode #136 with Priti Krishtel

My Entire World Changed Overnight—Episode #136 with Priti Krishtel

The process of adopting a child can be long, laborious and fraught with uncertainty. You never know when you’ll get the call or how long it will take, or when you might become a parent. For Priti Krishtel, she got the call late one night that her kid was here, and she jumped on a plane to be at the hospital on the other side of the country just 24 hours later.

Career Twists and Turns: Unconventional Career Paths — Episode #134

Career Twists and Turns: Unconventional Career Paths — Episode #134

When your career takes a sudden twist, what do you do? Today we tell two stories around career pivots: Brea, who found herself pregnant and unemployed—so she started a consulting practice while in her third trimester. And Tara, who left the work world to raise kids and then, eight years later, wanted to return to work. How did they do it? Here’s what it looked like.