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How to Dress For Casual Fridays

June 28, 2019

How to Dress For Casual Fridays

Advice for finding that perfect blend of relaxed yet refined.

How to Resolve On-the-Job Conflict, Part 3

June 28, 2019

How to Resolve On-the-Job Conflict, Part 3

An HR executive shares her tips for navigating thorny situations at work.

Taffy Brodesser-Akner Is Ambivalent—and That’s How She Likes It

June 28, 2019

Taffy Brodesser-Akner Is Ambivalent—and That’s How She Likes It

Writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner only gave herself 6 months to write a novel—and it’s already a bestseller.

Designer Natasha Jen Looks for the Sweet Spot Between ‘Inventive’ and ‘Appropriate’

June 21, 2019

Designer Natasha Jen Looks for the Sweet Spot Between ‘Inventive’ and ‘Appropriate’

A partner at one of the world’s most renowned design studios talks creative discipline and what to do when you hear “no.”

The 5 Pieces You Need For The Perfect Business Trip Capsule Wardrobe

June 21, 2019

The 5 Pieces You Need For The Perfect Business Trip Capsule Wardrobe

Just because you’re traveling for work doesn’t mean you can’t have fun.

How to Resolve On-the-Job Conflict, Part 2

June 21, 2019

How to Resolve On-the-Job Conflict, Part 2

Nobody knows how to resolve conflict better than a celebrity divorce attorney.

How to Resolve On-the-Job Conflict, Part 1

June 14, 2019

How to Resolve On-the-Job Conflict, Part 1

Take it from a pro who knows: LAPD Deputy Chief Regina Scott.

The 3 Most Comfortable Dresses To Sleep In (Because Naps Happen)

June 14, 2019

The 3 Most Comfortable Dresses To Sleep In (Because Naps Happen)

Sometimes you just need a break.

Interested in Buying Art, but Not Sure Where to Begin? Kayla Carlsen of Sotheby’s Offers Tips for Any Price Point

June 14, 2019

Interested in Buying Art, but Not Sure Where to Begin? Kayla Carlsen of Sotheby’s Offers Tips for Any Price Point

The head of Sotheby’s American Art department shares advice for first-time buyers—and what she’s got her eye on.

The Best Summer Dress According to Your Sign

June 07, 2019

The Best Summer Dress According to Your Sign

Your go-to summer dress according to your sign.

I Hired a Fake Male Assistant and My Income Doubled

June 07, 2019

I Hired a Fake Male Assistant and My Income Doubled

Blogger Kate Sloan ran an experiment to see if she could leverage sexism to her advantage—here’s what happened.

“I Got Sucked Into What I Wanted to Be Instead of What I Wanted to Do”

June 07, 2019

“I Got Sucked Into What I Wanted to Be Instead of What I Wanted to Do”

Lawyer Lisa Rubin had a perfect life on paper—and a nagging sense that her career wasn’t what she truly wanted. So she quit to figure out her next steps.

How to Recognize — and Survive — a Toxic Workplace

May 31, 2019

How to Recognize — and Survive — a Toxic Workplace

5 red flags to watch out for—and what to do when they strike.

I’ve Finally Found A Jumpsuit I Love (Spoiler Alert: It’s Not Really A Jumpsuit)

May 31, 2019

I’ve Finally Found A Jumpsuit I Love (Spoiler Alert: It’s Not Really A Jumpsuit)

Let me count the ways I love thee.

How to Be a ‘Ferocious Protector’ of Your Time, and Other Lessons From Lawyer-Turned-Author Cristina Alger Wang

May 31, 2019

How to Be a ‘Ferocious Protector’ of Your Time, and Other Lessons From Lawyer-Turned-Author Cristina Alger Wang

Attorney-turned-writer Cristina Alger Wang had it all—a successful law career, a hit novel, a newborn baby, and a second book deal. Then postpartum depression derailed her plans.

How to Style Our Enchanting New Prints

May 24, 2019

How to Style Our Enchanting New Prints

The story behind our custom prints—and 3 ways to wear them.

Why We Should Pay More Attention To Introverts

May 24, 2019

Why We Should Pay More Attention To Introverts

Susan Cain started a quiet revolution in America with her best-selling book about introverts. Now, she tells us why they make better leaders.

It’s Time: Beth Haggerty and Caryn Effron Are Tackling Gender Inequality

May 24, 2019

It’s Time: Beth Haggerty and Caryn Effron Are Tackling Gender Inequality

Declare founders Beth Haggerty and Caryn Effron are tackling gender inequality.

How To Crack The Casual Dress Code Once And For All

May 17, 2019

How To Crack The Casual Dress Code Once And For All

Here at M.M. HQ we often have spirited debates about rules. When are rules helpful? When are they restrictive? And…

Why We Become Emotionally Attached To Certain Clothes

May 17, 2019

Why We Become Emotionally Attached To Certain Clothes

A writer examines her emotional connection to the clothes she just can’t get rid of.

How Meagan Hooper Went from Acting Gigs to Finance

May 17, 2019

How Meagan Hooper Went from Acting Gigs to Finance

Meagan Hooper babysat and took acting jobs until she became the COO of a hedge fund. Here’s how she committed to the role and finally landed her big break.

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