At just 23 years old, Samantha Ramirez-Mason has already experienced a lot of joy, heartache, and fear in her young life. Joy at the ..read more

I remember my first job at 16, working as a cashier at a popular restaurant. I didn’t prepare for the interview and was super nervous ..read more

Julie Libisi is a whirlwind of passionate energy and ideas. Brown curls vibrating with  intensity, she leans forward in her chair, talking fast as she expresses her awe at the  resilience of single moms. Raised by a single mother herself, Julie now raises a 13-year-old  daughter on her own and knows all about the strength and skill it takes to be a solo parent  in today’s ever-challenging world.   In addition to her work as a Project Director at College of Saint Mary while pursuing a PhD  at UNMC’s College of Public Health, her experience also includes provi ..read more

Being a working mom is about more than just managing the household and making sure everyone gets to school and work on time. Moms in the workforce are powerful contributors to the economy and their family's financial stability. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2020, 72% of mothers with children under 18 years old were in the workforce. And, according to The National Women’s Law Center, 42% of working mothers are the primary breadwinner for their families.  However, achieving financial health and independence as a working mom comes with a price. With skyrocketing chil ..read more

In today's tough job market, finding a job can be hard. People really want to move ahead in their careers or find a steady job, but there are often scams mixed in with real job offers. Especially with more jobs being advertised online and offering remote work, the risk of falling for a scam is higher. So, job seekers need to be careful and pay attention while looking for jobs. Whether checking job websites, talking to professionals, or going to interviews, it's crucial to know about common scam tricks to protect your money and reputation. By learning about scams and being careful, job seekers ..read more

Networking for Working Moms: Building Professional Relationships City life used to promise an active social scene. It also promised strong public services and a built-in network of like-minded people. But these days, life in the city hits different. It’s hard to meet people, to get around, and to advance in your career. Especially if you’re a working mother.  I became a mom during the first week of the pandemic. I was new to the city. I didn’t have family, friends, or a community - and definitely not that ever elusive “village”. From the start I lived, worked, and parented in isolation. N ..read more

In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, it's all too easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of responsibilities, deadlines, and daily stresses. As the demands on our time and energy continue to mount, the need for effective destressing strategies becomes increasingly vital. In this blog post, we will explore a range of techniques and practices designed to help you unwind, rejuvenate, and find inner peace amidst the chaos of everyday life. Whether you're seeking a quick fix to alleviate stress in the moment or long-term strategies to build resilience against life's pressures, we've got yo ..read more

“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” -Dale Carnegie When I hear the phrase “When life give you lemons, you make lemonade”, it makes me feel a certain type of way when it comes to my life and the struggles that I have overcame in the past months. Not only did I turn lemons into lemonade, but I turned it into the lemonade that you would enjoy after a nice hot summer day. My name is Mercedes Phillips, and I am originally from Hot Springs, Arkansas. I am a single mother of 3 beautiful children ..read more