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9 Tough (and Necessary) Lessons Entrepreneurs Must Learn

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I learned that you have to trust yourself , rely on your instincts, and believe in yourself, regardless of others’ resistance, doubts or negativity. The toughest lesson I’ve learned has been to handle this constant rejection and continue to have conviction in the things I believe in. Learn true communication. Be patient.

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What I Learned from Keeping a Gratitude Journal

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All things being equal, I’d whisk us all to the Caribbean tomorrow if we could, but since I’m here, sprinting from indoor haven to indoor haven, I should make the best of it, focusing on the good in the cold, the way it blankets both me and all my friends and family. I even like scarves. Lord, that was hard. The tiny word on the label.

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Funding Bias: How Female Entrepreneurs Can Win the Battle in Raising Capital

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In a world where female-founded companies not only match but often surpass their male counterparts in revenue growth and profitability, the stark reality remains: Women influence a staggering 85% of consumer spending with their annual $20 trillion expenditure, yet the funding landscape starkly contrasts this influence.

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How Parents Feel About Remote and Hybrid Work Being Here to Stay

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I was also pregnant with my fourth child, had two kids attempting the hot mess that was remote learning, a husband stealing parts of my desk for his Zoom calls and about all the chaos possible. In a recent KinderCare Learning Companies study with Harris Poll, 41% of participants said hybrid models are ideal, an increase of 5% from 2022.

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10 Products to Improve Your Business Travel Experience

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all learned to work, live and play in a new normal wherein virtual connections have become more prevalent. An added trolley strap means it can be combined with your rolling carry-on for a hands-free sprint through the airport terminal, if need be. Travel Association and J.D. trips per month.

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Funding Bias: How Female Entrepreneurs Can Win the Battle in Raising Capital

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In a world where female-founded companies not only match but often surpass their male counterparts in revenue growth and profitability, the stark reality remains: Women influence a staggering 85% of consumer spending with their annual $20 trillion expenditure, yet the funding landscape starkly contrasts this influence.

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The Power of Hope: How I Qualified for the Paralympic Games

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I showed up at the clinic hosted by Challenged Athletes Foundation and Ossur Prosthetics Company. They placed me in a group with people learning how to jog. It was nearly dark when I sprinted the 100 meter all-out. I let all my emotions seep out into my sprints. I felt like my dreams might be taken away. Then I ran more.

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