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Julia Bensfield

Posts by Julia Bensfield

Julia Bensfield is a freelance writer, comedian, and communications specialist based in Nashville, TN. She has two red-headed children and one naughty brindle dog.

11 Tips for Pumping at Work

April 08, 2017

11 Tips for Pumping at Work

From women who have done it.

I Changed My Name When I Got Married—and Now I’m Changing It Back

February 12, 2016

I Changed My Name When I Got Married—and Now I’m Changing It Back

Wait, what’s my name again?

Tipping Guide: A Comprehensive List of Whom, When, and How Much?

September 08, 2015

Tipping Guide: A Comprehensive List of Whom, When, and How Much?

From your hair stylist/unofficial therapist to the locksmith who saved you at 3am.

Work-Life Balance: One Couple’s Breadwinning Arrangement

August 04, 2015

Work-Life Balance: One Couple’s Breadwinning Arrangement

Business school. Babies. Jobs. Moves. How one couple stays financially afloat through it all.

I Outsmarted the “Working Mother Industrial Complex”—and Then Opted Out

July 27, 2015

I Outsmarted the “Working Mother Industrial Complex”—and Then Opted Out

Why my “have-it-all” plan was flawed.

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