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Dr. Carrie Stern Took a Year Off from Surgical Residency—and Founded a Startup

September 28, 2018

Dr. Carrie Stern Took a Year Off from Surgical Residency—and Founded a Startup

Plastic surgery resident Carrie Stern decided to take a year “off” — and started a company instead. Now she juggles both. (Just don’t ask her for Botox.)

What’s In a Compassionate Workplace?

September 28, 2018

What’s In a Compassionate Workplace?

An office culture that encourages kindness doesn’t just happen—you need to take a few crucial steps.

Rituals For Recharging from the MM Team

September 28, 2018

Rituals For Recharging from the MM Team

5 of our team members on how they decompress after a long day.

1 Piece, 3 Ways: The White Shirt

September 21, 2018

1 Piece, 3 Ways: The White Shirt

A classic white button-up is one of the best sartorial investments you can make. Here are three creative ways to style it.

Jodi Picoult Writes About What She Doesn’t Know—But Is Willing to Learn

September 21, 2018

Jodi Picoult Writes About What She Doesn’t Know—But Is Willing to Learn

The bestselling author of 24 (soon to be 25) novels isn’t afraid to make readers uncomfortable: “It’s because I’m doing my job to challenge them.”

Head Knitwear Designer Annie Lim on the Sweater That Started It All

September 21, 2018

Head Knitwear Designer Annie Lim on the Sweater That Started It All

How our senior knitwear designer discovered her passion.

Sophistication Meets Panache: An Up-Close Look At Our Latest Jewelry Collection

September 14, 2018

Sophistication Meets Panache: An Up-Close Look At Our Latest Jewelry Collection

An up-close look at our first-ever pearl jewelry collection.

Nathalie Molina Niño on Switching Careers in Her Thirties and Finding Her ‘Secret Sauce’

September 14, 2018

Nathalie Molina Niño on Switching Careers in Her Thirties and Finding Her ‘Secret Sauce’

The CEO and “Leapfrog” author talks burnout, “retiring” from tech, and the importance of daily vacations.

What Gets You Going?

September 14, 2018

What Gets You Going?

5 of our team members on the daily routines that pump them up.

Miyako Nakamura Styles Our Latest Fall Collection

September 07, 2018

Miyako Nakamura Styles Our Latest Fall Collection

Our creative director shows off her favorite looks from our new collection.

The Power of “Loose” Connections

September 07, 2018

The Power of “Loose” Connections

Turns out, the best career opportunities often come from people you don’t know that well at all.

How to Shake Off Failure, According to Entrepreneur Jacqueline Boltik

September 06, 2018

How to Shake Off Failure, According to Entrepreneur Jacqueline Boltik

How to change laws, befriend people you admire, and gracefully exit your failed startup, courtesy of entrepreneur Jacqueline Boltik.

How to Make Your Interview Outfit More ‘You’

August 31, 2018

How to Make Your Interview Outfit More ‘You’

It is possible to dress up for an interview and still feel like yourself—here’s how.

Clovyr’s Amber Baldet: “You Should Not Have to Adopt a Specific Brand of Femininity to be Valuable”

August 31, 2018

Clovyr’s Amber Baldet: “You Should Not Have to Adopt a Specific Brand of Femininity to be Valuable”

The banker-slash-hacker on rising through two notorious boys’ clubs—finance and tech—and co-founding her new blockchain startup, Clovyr.

Allison Kasirer on Why We Should Talk More About Fertility at Work

August 30, 2018

Allison Kasirer on Why We Should Talk More About Fertility at Work

Allison Kasirer started her website, Fertile Girl, to talk about the hard work of trying to get pregnant—especially while working full time.

‘Who Do You Want to Be at 50?’ And Other Helpful Career Questions

August 24, 2018

‘Who Do You Want to Be at 50?’ And Other Helpful Career Questions

ASG Works co-founders Mishuku Matsuda and Chizuru Otsuka ask the tough ones.

Play With Proportions, Define Your Waistline, and Embrace the Crop in all Forms: A Guide to Tall Dressing

August 24, 2018

Play With Proportions, Define Your Waistline, and Embrace the Crop in all Forms: A Guide to Tall Dressing

Three core guidelines for dressing for a tall frame.

How 6 Professional Women Set Social Media Boundaries

August 17, 2018

How 6 Professional Women Set Social Media Boundaries

Social media can be a way to enhance our lives, or a major time suck. Here’s how six professional women navigate it.

What Comes After a “Staring at the Ceiling” Career Turning Point?

August 17, 2018

What Comes After a “Staring at the Ceiling” Career Turning Point?

What happens when you worry you’ve made a huge career mistake? UCLA’s top kidney donation expert has been there.

On Duty/Off Duty: Getting the Most Out of Your MM, Part 3

August 16, 2018

On Duty/Off Duty: Getting the Most Out of Your MM, Part 3

A guide to styling our pieces both formally and casually.

Getting Your Head Back in the Game

August 09, 2018

Getting Your Head Back in the Game

How our fictional heroines are easing into the new season.

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