Social media is a huge part of our social life. It is fun and a great way to keep in touch with loved ones and friends. But it can especially be tricky when you begin job hunting. Make sure you know the do’s and dont’s of social media. 1. Familiarize Yourself with Privacy Settings This is very
Navigating your way through your early 20s can be difficult and frustrating and sometimes the best way to handle day to day situations is having the ability to laugh at yourself. I came across Jen Glantz’s blog The Things I Learned From and found her stories to be a good reminder that we should all
While I can’t say LinkedIn gets credit for landing me my last few jobs, it did certainly prepare me to market myself as a brand and stand out in the massive sea of applicants. LinkedIn can be a fantastic tool, whether you are researching careers or using it as an online resume. Here are some
Loren Brill, founder and CEO of Sweet Loren’s, was named Marie Claire’s Top Entrepreneur of 2012. Since then she has worked to fulfill her dreams and expand her line of all-natural cookies. These break-bake sweet treats are a healthy guiltless pleasure. Enjoy. 1. When did your line originally “blow-up?” Were you shocked that so many
Our #LYD Star and gutsy gal Jessica Lawlor joined us for a twitter chat last week. If you still don’t know Jessica you should. She is a writer, blogger, speaker and that someone who will guide you out of your comfort zone. We were so pleased to have a spectacular turnout with very thoughtful questions and inspiring answers.
You love tagging family members in pictures, posting silly photos on your friend’s wall and tweeting inside jokes with your best friend, but buried deep underneath all the fun and games in your social media world, lies a darker realm. Sometimes social media becomes the cause of our stress, worry, anxiety or low self-esteem. Here
Each week we will introduce you to our (LYD) Live Your Dream Stars. These awesome women are changing the world through their dreams. Through their stories, we hope to inspire you to live your dreams. This week we interviewed Robyn Devine. She is changing the world by knitting 10,000 hats and donating them to hospitals,
Hey Chicsters – College is expensive. There is no way around it. And it isn’t only about the expensive college tuition that students and parents have to worry about covering. There are expensive books to buy, awesome but unpaid internships to fund, life-changing study-board programs to find funding for, and conferences that could connect you
It’s Friday night and your girlfriends invited you out for a couple of drinks at a new bar that just opened up around campus. Although your heart screams yes, your mind decides to think logically and check your bank account. You realize that your paycheck isn’t looking so hot and you still have a couple
Pop, fizz, clink! New Year’s Eve is a time for champagne, sparkles and celebrations. It’s also a time for resolutions. The blank slate of a new year is perfect for finally breaking bad habits, starting healthy new ones or trying something you’ve always wanted to. So how do you make sure your resolutions will last
