At 24 years old, I went to the orthodontist for a consultation on what it would take to fix my “twisted grill,” in the words of rapper J. Cole, or rather my overbite crowded bottom teeth and raised canine tooth. The orthodontist told me that braces would give me that A+ smile I was looking …
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The pressure of finding a job that aligns with your goals, strengths and passions has never been easy. Lauren McGoodwin, founder and CEO of Career Contessa, started a career resource hub specifically for women in 2013. It literally answers every and any career question you’ve ever had. Since she started, the site has expanded into …
With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to kick it into high gear. Get out that baking supplies, pull out the wrapping paper, and go full on holiday season while listening to the Her Track selection of holiday songs. We’ve pulled together 40 of our favorite Christmas songs for you to enjoy while …
You know those days you remember every year as it marks something important but sometimes you can’t really remember the very first time that day became important? Like your birthday, for example. You definitely don’t remember it, and even your mom probably doesn’t remember the actual day in full detail. But, we circle the date …
Mom, It’s been nearly 15 years since you left. I’ve seen your face only three times since. But one night this past August, I needed answers. I needed YOU. For the first time in 15 years I made the call I had been wanting to make for so long but couldn’t. I was brave enough to take …
SO, it’s the holidays and you’re trying to spice up your little space but you don’t have the money, time or closet capacity to stock up on oodles of Christmas decorations like your Mom does. Still, you’re yearning for the holiday spirit and a little cheer to warm your hot cocoa this December. HAVE NO …
Everyday we wake up with a choice to make. Do we be who we think others want us to be? Or do we go out into the world and be our true selves? Being yourself can be hard. It can make you feel isolated, strange and uncomfortable to fight the urge to assimilate with the …
For many millennials, Brianna Wiest is the writer you’ve grown up with (She’s written thousands of articles for Thought Catalog, has worked as a reporter for Teen Vogue, and is the author of four books). She is the #LadyBoss queen of the listicle, a champion of mental health and now a poetry author. There seems …
‘Tis the season of Ugly Christmas Sweater parties, and if you’re like me you’re looking for some inspiration. Raiding through thrifts stores just isn’t cutting it, and you’re trying to find the perfect combination of creative and dorky. We’ve got you covered. From DIY to Amazon to Etsy, the below list gives you plenty of …