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The Art of Trying Again — and Again 

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The company crashed and burned in 10 months, and; King took on $70,000 of credit card debt by financing payroll on her personal credit card. King raised seven figures of capital pitching an all-male investor group, which she writes about in her book, You’re Kind of a Big Deal: Level Up by Unlocking Your Audacity.

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Two Entrepreneurs Share Advice on Leaving a Corporate Role and Becoming Self-Employed

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Communications professional Levinson spent her early career at various companies and agencies. During the pandemic, Levinson’s agency went through a restructuring, and her role was eliminated. During the pandemic, Levinson’s agency went through a restructuring, and her role was eliminated. Do what works best for you.

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The 10 Best Freelance Gigs—And What You Need to Get Started in Each

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Financial consulting, advising or planning What it is: “A typical day in my role involves a mix of client consultations, financial analysis and strategic planning,” says Brian Quigley, a finance professional and the founder of Beacon Lending in Denver. “I Additional requirements to attain certifications can vary. “As

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Jamie Fiore Higgins on Workplace Toxicity, Gender Discrimination and Why She Left Wall Street

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But as lucrative as that was, it pales in comparison to the riches she shares in her candid book Bully Market: My Story of Money and Misogyny at Goldman Sachs. I didn’t come from money and a world of high finance. I want my four kids to have their own sense of agency. What do you hope your book will accomplish?

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Gigi Gorgeous: How to Stay Grounded When Social Media Is Your Full-Time Job

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Most creators want to pursue passions like cooking, personal finance or real estate while documenting the journey for other people. Gigi has a well-rounded team: her manager and best friend of 10 years, a public relations team and a booking agency. What am I here to do? At a glance, the answer seems obvious.

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Meet the 2022 Women of Influence

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To date, Harjo has authored nine books of poetry, including the highly acclaimed An American Sunrise , several plays and children’s books, and two memoirs, Crazy Brave and Poet Warrior. She also hosts the Pretty Big Deal podcast and published her book A New Model in 2017. The Inspiration. The Inspiration. Amber Venz Box.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Her forthcoming book, which is all about how to apply the framework to your own life, will be distributed by Simon & Schuster in fall 2024. Formerly, she held the position of associate director, multicultural marketing at CoActive Marketing Group (US Concepts/Urban Concepts Agency). She holds a Ph.D.

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