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No Prince Charming, No Superman. Just Me, My iPad, and a Really Good System.
In January of 2025 I sat in a doctor’s office and was given some news I wasn’t expecting. Lymphomatoid Papulosis. Advanced. Pre-Stage 1 Lymphoma territory. Indefinite oral chemotherapy. A genetic marker that means this isn’t something I manage for a while and move on from. This is something I learn to manage and live with.…
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The MacBook Neo Is Fantastic. Just Not For Me. And That’s Okay.
Let me set the scene for you. I have an L-shaped desk the size of a small aircraft carrier. Two large monitors. A 45-inch primary display connected to my MacBook Pro. A 34-inch LG on the left. Two Bluetooth keyboards. Two Magic Trackpads. An iPad Pro docked and ready. Cables everywhere. Dongles multiplying like rabbits…
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Help! Reese Witherspoon is Trying to Steal My New Boyfriend!
Let me stop you right there, Reese. I love you and love your work. If Legally Blonde had been set in an Apple Store, It’d be my life story. But when you showed up on my feed announcing that you were going to teach women about AI – I need you to understand something important……
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The Sickest Job Hunt: How Technology Kept Me in the Game When My Body Wanted to Quit
Last week I said the quiet part out loud. I told you about my cancer diagnosis, my chemotherapy, my layoff, and the very specific terror of watching my health insurance countdown like a timer. I honestly wasn’t sure how it would land. Vulnerability on the internet is a gamble, and professional vulnerability even more so.…
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The Quiet Part Out Loud: Laid Off, Over 50, and Still Standing
Let me say the thing nobody says. Getting laid off after 50 is terrifying. Not inconvenient. Not frustrating. Not “a blessing in disguise” — at least not at first. Terrifying. And if you’re sitting in that place right now, whether you just got the call or you can see it coming from three cubicles away,…
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5 Proven Strategies for Women in Tech to Achieve Career Goals by 2024
5 Proven Strategies for Women in Tech to Achieve Career Goals by 2024 If you’re a woman working in the technology industry, you may be well aware of the numerous obstacles that come with climbing the corporate ladder. But don’t fret! With the right mindset and strategies, you can reach your career aspirations by 2024.…
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How to Find Your Tribe and Thrive as a Woman in Tech
How to Find Your Tribe and Thrive as a Woman in Tech The world of technology has been traditionally dominated by men. But the times they are a changing, as the song says, and more and more women are entering the industry, bringing with them their unique perspectives and skills. So how do you “find…
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5 Pieces of Advice for Women Starting Their Careers in Tech
5 Pieces of Advice for Women Starting Their Careers in Tech As a woman starting a career in technology, you may feel like the odds are stacked against you. With only 25% of women working in technology, it can be intimidating to enter this male-dominated field. But no worries—women have been making incredible strides in…
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10 Things I’d Like to See in 2023 for Women in Tech
10 Things I’d Like to See in 2023 for Women in Tech As we stand on the precipice of a new year and all its possibilities, it’s essential to take stock of where women in technology have come. In recent years, immense strides have been made in creating more equitable career opportunities for women –…