The 10 Best Quotes from #CreateCultivateLA
Hello #MondayMotivation.
We're not your typical conference.
We have magical shit that happens. From keynote Kim Kardashian dishing her best career advice to our audience (she's not into lazy) to Chrissy Teigen real talking going back to work with postpartum depression, we're sharing some of our favorite mic drop moments from the day.
Chrissy Teigen: It’s important to do something you love on a daily basis.”
Kim Kardashian: “Show up. Do the work. Don’t be lazy. There’s no short cut.”
Aimee Song: "You should find joy in just creating and posting content, not the numbers. If you don't, then you should do something else."
Kim Kardashian: “You have to have your shit together mentally, to put out great product.”
Lauren Conrad: “Whatever you do, you’re going to have tough days. So make sure you have as many great days as you can.”
Nina Dobrev: "I stop following people if it looks like they're just posting because they're getting paid to do something."
Traci Inglis of ShoeDazzle & JustFabOnline: “Being a business owner is a status, being an entrepreneur is an attitude.”
Anine Bing: “If you surround yourself with great people then you can achieve higher goals.”
Kimmie Greene of Quickbooks: “What comes easy to you is still a gift. Don’t feel bad when you charge what you're worth.”
Jen Gotch of Bando: “Take connection over transaction.”
Have favorites from the day that you want to share? Comment below!
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WorkParty Fireside Chat: How Refinery29 Co-Founders Actually Met
Plus more from #CreateCultivateLA.
Refinery29 started out of a 750 sq. ft apartment with a $5,000 dollar investment. Today it's a global empire. And at Saturday's Create & Cultivate LA, co-founder Piera Gelardi shared with a crowd of over a thousand women about the brand's roots and it's commitment to inclusiveness.
In a WorkParty fireside chat with C&C founder Jaclyn Johnson, the two got down to brass tacks
On Starting
“I started Refinery about 13 years ago with three co-founders.” Though Piera studied art, she knew she didn’t want a solitary career. “I grew up in a family business. There were always people around. So I knew I wanted to start looking at careers that would bring the artistic side of me out, but that would also bring out my entrepreneurial spirit and love of collaboration.”
She got an internship at a publication called City Magazine. “It was a great experience because it was very small and hands-on. I learned about the design side, about styling, and I also learned a lot from my boss, the executive editor, Christene Barberich, who is also my co-founder at Refinery.”
“I worked there for a couple of years but I started to feel fatigued by the magazine cycle. I wanted to start something on my own.” When she and her other two co-founders, her then-boyfriend, now husband, Philippe von Borries and Justin Stefano, needed an editor, she told the two to call up Christene and ask if the brilliant editor knew anyone. Christene surprised Piera by her desire to get involved in the idea.
“She called me up and said, ‘I think this is an amazing idea, I want to get involved, but I can only get involved is you’re actually committed,” Piera explained, crediting Christene as the person who really convinced her to take the jump. “That was the moment I decided I was really going to commit myself to it.”
On Cultivating the Career of Her Dreams
“Some people have a long-term vision of where they want to be and they make the plan.” Piera explained. “But I’ve been someone who’s needed to try something and respond to it. Really give whatever I try I full shot.”
“Bringing joy, satisfaction, and leaning into your own strengths at work is so necessary,”
“I think bringing joy, satisfaction, and leaning into your own strengths at work is so necessary,” the co-founder shared.
On the Birth of 29Rooms
Piera knew she wanted to do something big for the ten-year anniversary of the brand.
#WorkParty. Right?!
“We wanted to celebrate ten years as a brand. We wanted to honor our roots and style. But also celebrate all the different topics that Refinery now covers. We wanted to create an experience that would disrupt fashion week by being inclusive.”
29Rooms Is Refinery29's funhouse Of Style, Culture, And Technology. Fans get to experience Refinery29’s imaginative spirit IRL through an interactive funhouse of style, culture, & technology, brought to life by a group of global artists and visionaries across mediums.
Bringing fashion, culture, and style to the people has been their goal from the get-go.
“Fashion is very exclusive, very didactic, and designed to make you feel bad about yourself and make you feel insecure,” shared Piera. “We wanted to create a space that celebrated self-expression and individuality. In the beginning we didn’t feel like part of the fashion world, but we loved what style represented as a form of expression. We’re always looking at what’s missing and how we can better serve our audience. Always looking at who we can create space for.”
Elevating different voices is built into the R29 ethos. ‘It’s always been important to listen to our audience and listen to our team. The Refinery team is our audience.”
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4 Beauty Bloggers Share What Beauty Means to Them
It's a big B word.
What does beauty mean to you? It's personal, we get it, but it's a topic of note lately and one we'll be chatting about at C&CLA this Saturday.
As such, we had the most brilliant brunch with Clinique to kick off #CreateCultivateLA and it was a blast! Moisture surge was a hit! Millennial pink was the color. Beauty was the topic of discussion.
Destiney aka: Mom Crush Monday told us that Moms all around the world epitomize beauty to her. We asked her and Denise Vasi how they are teaching their daughters about beauty.
Destiney says, "Moms just radiate so much light and beauty to me. I teach my daughter about beauty through affirmations. We talk about being beautiful from the inside out."
Denise Vasi shared that when teaching her daughter about beauty, "The most important thing I want her to know is that beauty starts from the inside and whatever natural state she's in at any moment, that is when she's the most beautiful."
Specs and Blazers aka: Nike shared with us that she feels the most beautiful, "when I'm creating and writing for my blog."
Sazan says her two-month-old daughter epitomizes beauty to her, "because she's perfect!" We believe it.
Melissa Alatorre's definition of true beauty is, "Being confident in who you are and being yourself and never changing because you are unique and beautiful just the way you are."
Sophie Elkus and Simply Bianca Alexa both say their mothers define beauty for them. Sophie loves that her mom is caring and cooks for her. Moms are the best.
Bianca shared that her mother and grandmother epitomize beauty for her, "because they're such strong and powerful women and ever since I was little they've taught me to be comfortable in my own skin and to love who I am."
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How To Remember To Eat Lunch At Work
What? I have to eat too?
The week of C&C is a crazy, wild ride.
And we’re all along for it, but sometimes we forget to eat.
Which, everyone, including your mom, knows is vital to your overall well-being, brain health, and sanity.
Drink water. Eat food. It shouldn’t be that hard, but it is. Your adrenaline takes over. And in the midst you forget to feed yourself.
Here are some reasons why that’s a horrible idea.
SKIPPING LUNCH SLOWS YOUR METABOLISM
Also, it slows down your ability to quickly process information. What you want to do when you hear your stomach rumble, is answer the call. Sometimes that means opening up the little “Postmates” app on your phone .
SERIOUSLY, TAKE YOUR LUNCH BREAK.
Disconnecting from work mid-day can actually GIVE you an energy boost and make everything run more smoothly. When it comes to event production, there are so many tiny balls in the air and skipping lunch ensures that some of those balls will drop. Our Senior Event Producer, Adri Contreras, knows that ordering lunch is key, especially when it comes to long grueling days onsite. But who has time for that?! (Not us.)
Luckily, Postmates stepped up and sent the crew a healthy spread from Kye’s. It’s a health-focused eatery with a ton of options-- from organic gluten-free wraps and vegan yummies for the plant-based eaters on our team, it filled our team up, without leaving them sluggish. Which, says Adri, is exactly what we need during the day.
SMART WORKERS MANAGE THEIR WORK/FOOD ENVIRONMENT
Like we’ve said, don’t work so hard that your plate is full but your stomach is empty.
If you want to work smart, you have to be smart. That means powering up on healthy options.
Luckily, Postmates delivers anything from anywhere. And on the days you know will be insane you can even schedule your wrap delivery ahead of time. That’s like the grown-up version of packing your lunch. #SorryNotSorryMom.
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Create & Cultivate Classifieds: Emily Henderson Design, ATTN & The Ladies of Hope Ministries
Bowl cuts and big moves. Both are waiting.
A week without job listings at C&C is no week at all. We want you to succeed, which is why we're offering up the best jobs offers on the market, including one from our fave Emily Henderson.
Look and learn and then get to applying!
Emily Henderson - LA, CA
The Ladies of Hope Ministries- NY, NY
DBA - NY, NY
Sakura Bloom - Oceanside, CA
ATTN: LA, CA
General Electric - ATL, GA
WANT MORE? SIGN UP FOR THE FULL LIST OF CLASSIFIEDS HERE.
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Make the Most of Attendee Happy Hour
If you’ve never been to a C&C attendee Happy Hour the night before the conference, you are in for a treat.
Happy Hour is taking place at Rolling Greens 7505 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90036 from 6 - 7:30 PM. Please bring your badge for entry or your attendee confirmation.
Not only do you get to mix, mingle, and network with fellow C&C attendees (bring those biz cards) you’ll also get your first big (head) shot. LinkedIn is providing headshot and Linkedin page optimization services.
That’s right.
You’ll look totally pro, before you hit the C&C circuit the next day.
Happy Hour is a great way to meet fellow attendees and begin building some very important relationships. Not sure on how to get the conversation started at the party? Here are a few tips.
1. Be open
Conferences can feel intimidating. You don't know who is going to be there, what to expect, or what you want out of it. Be open to everything! The Create + Cultivate community is one of kindness, support, and enthusiasm. You'll quickly find out that everyone is very open about where they are and what they're looking for (in life and work), and will be totally down to buddy up for the day! We have seen so many friendships blossom from the conference, so be open to whatever it may bring.
2. Go big or go home
Be bold and get outside your comfort zone—approach that person you have been dying to meet and ask them your burning questions! We want you to get the most from your C+C experience but that starts with you! Our team will be all over to answer any questions and if you see us, PLEASE introduce yourself! We love meeting our attendees and hearing all of your amazing stories!
3. Ask the good stuff
We've all been asked the same, "Where do you work?" "What do you do?" "Where do you live?" Boring questions and chances are, we're tired of answering them. Try asking your new friends something fresh and exciting. Switching up the conversation from the traditional work-related topics can really break the ice and give you ladies something real to connect with. Here are some starters:
Have you ever traveled or studied abroad?
Best new movie you've recently seen in theaters?
New artist, you're listening to?
Next vacation you're dying to take?
Podcasts you're listening to?
Books you're reading?
You're going to have a blast and we can't wait to meet you at Happy Hour. Check out our breakdown of everything else happening at the conference this weekend, it's going to be a full day of inspiration!
Address: Rolling Greens 7505 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90036
Limited parking will be available onsite. We recommend taking an Uber or Lyft.
Links From Our Group Chat: Women in STEM, Flu Season & Stoneman Douglas Survivors,
It's Sunday night, do you know what to read? We've got plenty of options for you leading into the last week of Feb. That's right. It's almost March. Whaat?!
The flu bummer getting you down? Well, here's how to tell if you actually have the flu, or just a cold.
Stoneman Douglas Students are just the jolt we need. Meet survivor Emma Gongalez.
Well, this is a paradox. The more gender equality, the fewer women in STEM. Huh?
Black Panther smashes box office records. Oh, and Hollywood myths.
When women gather, great things will happen.
Lena Dunham had a hysterectomy at 31. Find out why.
What are you reading? Share in the comments below.
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Hold It Together During the Most Important Meeting of Your Career
Breathe in. Breathe out.
Photo Credit: Justine Marjan
You’ve got this. In a matter of mere minutes you will be standing on top of a career mountain. A milestone of epic proportions. Because you’re about to enter. DUN DUN DUN.
The most important meeting of your career. Breathe.
Whether it’s an interview with your dream employer or a pitch meeting with a bucket list client, there are a couple of key steps to ensure that it’s in the bag. And, no, not the paper bag panic attack. Like, in the bag, you’ve got this, high-five yourself in the mirror because you’re about to do the damn thing.
Thanks to our friends at TRESemmé we’re sharing how.
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
Practice until you’re blue in the face. Practice until it’s in your DNA. And then forget the script. It’s a little trick that seems counterintuitive, but allows you to speak from the heart and the head.
You need to know your facts. Your KPIs (key performance indicators) and ROIs (return on investments) but you also have to know YOU (no acronym. Just you). When you combine your smarts with your soul, there’s no stopping you. But, you do need to put in the work. Speaking of--
KEEP IT MEMORABLE
If you’re meeting with someone for the first time, or you really want to impress said person, nerves have a tendency to wreck the best laid plans. Even the most seasoned amongst us get the jitters when they’re faced with career stressors. Even Meryl Streep was once nervous, asking Jane Fonda for tips on how to keep it together.
Keep it memorable by being yourself-- not a rehearsed version of you, as discussed above. To make an impression, you need to fake confidence. Not only will your enthusiasm for the subject matter leave a lasting impression, confidence begets confidence. Meaning, if you believe in yourself and what you’re saying, chances are higher the other person will as well.
KEEP IT FROM BEING A HAIR-RAISING EXPERIENCE.
From all parties. Look, you don’t want to fidget with your clothes or your hair during a presentation or interview. You want to appear cool, calm, collected, and tugging on your clothes, or nervously touching your hair, belies the confidence you’re trying so hard to fake. One way to ensure you don’t fall down a hair-twisting nervous tick is to put it back and use a little of the new TRESemmé Compressed Micro-Mist Hair Spray, which will keep it in place, with no stiffness or crunch.
No matter how you style your hair, remember: you got this. You can hold it together. And TRESemmé can give you a little help on the side. Try this Sleek low bun from Justine Marjan, TRESemmé Global Stylist.
Create a center part then spray a brush with the new TRESemmé Compressed Micro-Mist Hair Spray in Level 3: Boost, then brush through the hair and gather the hair into a sleek low pony, spraying the brush with more hairspray if necessary. To keep the pony as sleek as possible, tilt your head back as you secure the elastic. Run the TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Shine Serum through the length of the pony and to smooth down any flyaways to finish.
Have other tips and tricks for first meetings? We’d love to hear! Share in the comments below.
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How the C&C Team Keeps Healthy During Conference Week
Oh my gosh, it’s almost here.
Olly Olly oxen free!!
That’s what the C&C team will be yelling next Saturday night when we’re filled with joy and happiness and likely, a couple of delirious tears over the success of our pending Create & Cultivate LA conference.
‘Cause look we’ve been in hiding. Our heads down, doing the damn thing, working on Create & Cultivate tirelessly over the last couple months. Don’t get us wrong, we LOVE the work we do, but that doesn’t mean we don’t burn midnight oil or work more hours than the average 9-5er.
It’s hard putting on a conference the scale of C&C. And neglecting our health and wellness is not an option. So we make sure to 1. Drink tons of water and 2. Take our vitamins. These are what vitamins we’re popping!
They help us feel like there are a few more vitaminutes in the day.
Jaclyn Johnson, CEO + Founder
Goodbye Stress. WIth GABA, L-Theanine and Lemon Balm, Goodbye Stress help our CEO keep calm and stay alert. “There are so many plates spinning in the air come conference time,” she shares, “so keeping calm, but focused, is vital to the success of the conference.”
GABA is a fast-acting (30-60 minute) active that supports a relaxed state of mind to help combat the acute effects of stress. Even though there is nothing cute about stress face.
Arianna Schioldager, Editor in Chief
Purely Probiotic. Needing to stay on top of it all tends to take its toll on our EIC during conference time. Long hours and a go-go-go-get ‘em environment is hard on her body. “Making sure my digestive tract is in good working order is key to making sure I stay on top of my game,” she says. ‘Otherwise my immune system goes haywire.”
Since 70% of your body’s immune system lives in your digestive tract, it’s super important for your overall health and well-being.
Adriana Contreras, Senior Event Producer
Undeniable Beauty. C&C is close to a 100-hour work week, especially for the production team. There’s no time to stop and think, let alone make sure you hair and nails look good.
Heather Records, Senior Marketing Manager
Daily Energy. Heather heads up C&C’s social channels, which means she needs all the energy in the world to keep up with our enthusiastic followers and attendees. The B12 in Daily Energy keeps her from burning out, even when she’s burning the candle at both ends. “Week of conference is pure crazy,” Heather says, “but it’s the exact kind of crazy that I like. I just need to power up and power on.”
Chloe White, Graphic Designer
Hello Sunshine Vitamin D3. Our redhead, fair-skinned graphic designer tends to get burned outdoors. But she also spends so much time at her comp., that it’s important for her to give her body a daily dose of of Vitamin D3. It also helps support overall wellness. “Even if I can’t make it outside during conference week, I still like to feel like there some sunshine in my life,” laughs Chloe. Plus, it helps support a healthy immune system, which I’m all about conference week. There’s no time to get sick.”
ALL OF US.
Restful Sleep. On Sunday post-conference, once all I’s have been dotted and T’s crossed, you can bet we’ll all be popping Restful Sleep with a little bit of melatonin to slow our brains down and make sure we get a good night’s rest Sunday. Because there’s no rest for the worker bees.
If you're attending Create & Cultivate LA be sure to check the Olly pop up to learn more about there delicious and super beneficial vitamins and how they can help you!
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The One Product Every Working Woman Needs
Hello future.
You’ve stayed up late working, cooking, organizing, folding all that laundry on your bed, and everything else. It’s tough being the boss breadwinner. And next? You have to wake up at the crack of dawn to get ready for the next 9-10 hours at the office. Hair is the last thing on your priority list, right?
Same. We’ve all been there, but we’re introducing you to the number one machine that will solve all your hair probs.
Yes, it’s a hair dryer. But not just any hair dryer. This hair dryer has already won more awards than all of us on the C&C team combined.
Celebrity hairstylist and C&C fave, Jen Atkin, had a huge part in the creation of the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer™ which is now creating a hair dryer revolution. This past year, at New York Fashion Week F/W17 and S/S18, the machine powered the hair at more than a dozen shows including: Alexander Wang, Phillip Plein, Brandon Maxwell, Brock Collection, Narcisco Rodriguez.
Save Time
Not only does it make you look super techie and chic with its slim frame and lightweight body. It’s also very effective in getting the job done. This hair dryer from the heavens is cutting drying time in half for most women with a motor that spins up to six times faster than a Formula One race car
Tom Crawford, Dyson Global Category Director, says, "Fast drying isn’t just about high‑speed air. You also need the right balance of pressure and turbulence. You need to control the air, and make it stable."
Make Less Noise
It’s stable alright. It’s also borderline silent. We know, a quiet hair dryer almost sounds like a dream come true.
Three words. Vibration reduction mount. This fancy mount helps prevent the motor from vibrating against the inside of the handle, which in turn, reduces the amount of noise coming from the hair dryer.
Get More Shine
As if you needed another reason to fall in love, the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer was engineered to protect against extreme heat damage to bring out the natural shine of your hair. It’s intelligent heat control measures the exiting air temperature measured 20 times per second. When our hair is exposed to excessive heat, this reduces reflective light and decreases our hairs’ natural shine.
Annmarie Nicholson, a Dyson Engineer says, "You need a certain amount of heat to style hair, but extreme heat can cause damage. By keeping the temperature under control, our dryer can help protect your hair."
Silent drying, faster drying and more heat protection. Welcome to the future ladies. If you’re joining us at Create & Cultivate LA this year, don’t miss the chance to try out this beautiful machine at the Dyson pop-up! Their team will be offering complimentary dry blowouts.
Have you tried the Dyson hair dryer already? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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Nina Dobrev’s workout playlist and best fitness advice
Get #LikeNina
Nina Dobrev is an actress and fitness fanatic. You may recognize her from her roles in Return of Xander Cage and Flatliners. When she’s not busy filming on set, Nina is in the gym with her girls.
Get the scoop on her new Les Mills GRIT workout, what’s on her gym playlist and the one fitness routine every on-the go woman needs in her life below!
Tell us about your girls you workout with, what do you love about group workouts?
I am lucky enough to have an amazing group of girlfriends who all love working out as much as I do. For me, it makes the experience much more fun. Especially when we do our weekly dance classes. It doesn’t feel like a workout, we have a great time and we sweat which a bonus! I’ll take a group workout with my ladies over a solo workout any day.
What are your essentials to a healthy lifestyle as an on-the-go girl always working on the next big thing?
Working out for at least 30 minutes each day is my Zen time that keeps me going. I make sure to put my phone down and completely unplug so I can focus on doing something good for my body.
Can you chat us through how working out with Les Mills has changed how you feel about your body?
Les Mills GRIT has transformed my body completely. To put it simply, these workouts kick my ass! Les Mills GRIT workouts work every single muscle in the body and have allowed me to build strength that I never had before. Once I started seeing results, I couldn’t stop.
How do you juggle your fitness and wellness routine while filming on set?
I am fortunate enough to have Lissa (Lissa Bankston, Reebok X Les Mills International trainer) with me, we make time every single day. 30 minutes, everyone can do it. Even after the hardest, longest days, I have learned to hold myself accountable for making this time no matter what. However, what’s amazing about Les Mills is that they offer workouts you can truly do anywhere, anytime – with or without a trainer, or even a gym. Les Mills On Demand workout programs let you workout from online anywhere. They have 15 minute to 55 minute classes available for people of all fitness levels so it really gives you no excuse to not find the time.
How does maintaining a wellness routine affect your positivity and perspective?
Maintaining a consistent wellness routine is so important to me. I love working out. It’s in my body, it’s in my soul, and it’s part of who I am. Sleep, and the proper fuel are also vital to maintaining wellness as well. I won’t settle for less than 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night, and I start each day with a special shake packed with protein and vitamins to help kick start my day.
IYO, what’s the one fitness activity every working women should try to do at least once a week?
If I had to recommend one fitness activity that every woman could fit into their schedule just once a week, I would have to say the #LikeNina Les Mills GRIT workout that I developed with Reebok and Les Mills. It’s quick, only 30 minutes, but it is SO hard. The best results come from the hardest work, and I am a firm believer that everyone can make time for a 30 minute workout each day.
Go-to playlist you listen to when you’re working out:
Woman - Kesha
She Wants Me Dead - CAZZETTE
Lose Control - Hedley
No Problem - Chance the Rapper
Feel It Still - Portugal. The Man.
Most Girls - Hailee Steinfeld
Sorry Not Sorry - Demi Lovato
All Night - Steve Aoki, Lauren Jauregui
Coming to C&C LA? Nina will be joining us on our Keeping It One Million panel at this year’s conference, don’t miss it!
What’s on your workout playlist? Let us know in the comments below!
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4 Quick Ways to Upgrade Your Work Look
Brrr-ing. That’s our mix of brr and boring. How we feel about our winter wardrobe.
Brrr-ing. That’s our mix of brr and boring, and TBH it’s how we’re feeling about our winter wardrobe right about. Layers are chic and all, but we’re ready to bring our outfit vibes out of hibernation. Because look, winter will be over before you know it and we need a few looks to match our spring feeeel-ings. Everything's coming up!
Yes. We’ve collectively made it through the long chilly haul. But if you’re like us, and wondering how to upgrade your winter/spring transition, without making a major dent in your paycheck, we’ve got tons of great ideas.
EAR BLING.
Throwing on a pair of earrings to match your top can make a huge difference for your look. Bright earrings are also a great distraction to a not-so-glamorous hair day. What goes better with an Excel spreadsheet than a bold earring? Nothing.
JUST SAY NO TO COMPUTER BAGS.
Leave the plain colors for your tech. Carrying a bold bag that demands attention is a surefire way to upgrade a casually chic office look. Besides, you don’t need to lug your laptop to lunch. Leave it on your desk and bring one of the above instead.
GET IN CHARACTER.
It’s still a little frosty outside, so layering your outfit with mix matching textures adds some character to your look. Some of our office favorites are denim paired with linen or cotton.
BOLD NATION.
Color blocking or just throwing on some bold patterns is one of the simplest ways to spice up outfit for the day. Just grab a simple colored top and pair it with a bold printed bottom and you got it girl!
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What are your favorites ways to rock your look at work? Share below!
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C&C Classifieds: High Wide & Handsome, Amazon Studios & Create & Cultivate
We're playing career Cupid today!
Do we have a Valentine's gift for you! A new job!!
That's right. We're gifting the loveliest bunch of job opporuntines today because we like playing career cupid.
Create & Cultivate - LA, CA
High Wide & Handsome - Culver City, CA
The Narrative Group - LA, CA
Amazon Studios - LA, CA
Pinterest - SF, CA
Linkedin - NY, NY
WANT MORE? SIGN UP FOR OUR FULL LIST OF CLASSIFIEDS HERE.
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Playing Cupid: Boss Galentines for Your Business BFF
We're cheers'ing to heart-to-hearts and pep talks from your business bestie.
We know, we know. Valentine's Day is tomorrow. Today, however, is Galentines Day. Show your love for your Business BFF by sending them one of our Boss Galentines.
Lettuce Take Back Our Lunch Hour
Give it up, switch it up + spice it up.
Lunch. Defined as a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically lighter, or less formal than an evening meal. If you’re #nevernotworking workflow is anything like ours, lunch is more of a luxury most weekdays.
When we finally get into a flow of productivity we really don’t want to sacrifice it for anything. We envy those amazing women who use their lunch hour to network, savor their meal and take a brain-break to come back fully recharged. So we’re making an effort, call it more of a commitment, to take back our lunch hour.
The salad savvy ladies at organicgirl, our favorite organic greens company, gave us their pointers on taking back the lunch hour. With these three steps to switch up your lunch routine, you’ll be coasting through the 3pm slump unphased.
First we gotta give up some bad habits.
Give it Up
Cutting back on the carbs during lunch can help keep our energy higher throughout the day. Jennifer Whittle, one of our LA panelists gives up bread, pasta and rice – those types of carbs at lunch. “I save my cracker/bread carb for snack before dinner when I crave it or on weekends when anything goes.”
Nicole Malcolm-Manyara, conductor of communications is “making an effort to stop delaying lunch until 4pm, scheduling meetings during my lunch hour and eating at my desk. Instead, I block time on my calendar for lunch, disengage from work email, and try to spend at least 15 minutes of that time walking outside or on a treadmill. When I take regularly scheduled breaks, it makes me more productive and makes me feel happier in general. Studies have proven that taking breaks while working allows our brains to process information and connect ideas better, and therefore enables us to be more creative, insightful and focused. Who wouldn’t want that?!”
Caitrin Hall, premium salad and fresh dressing champion echos Nicole’s don’t work through lunch mantra: “I try not to look at work email. This let’s me fully enjoy my nourishing food and take a little time to reset.”
Switch it Up
Heidi Otto, the brains behind organicgirl’s new bevvy’s considers the season heavily: “I use sautéed greens because I have started learning nutrition based on Ayurvedic food philosophy. In the winter it’s important to eat warming foods that heat your soul and your energy. It’s also important to eat foods that are already warm to make it easier for your body to digest them. Salad in its normal form requires a lot of energy to heat it to your body temperature and to digest it. Sautéed you get a new texture, can eat WAY more greens and you’re helping your overall wellness to boot!”
Caitrin gets out of dodge: “Sometimes when I need to clear my head or make a decision about something at work, I drive to our charming downtown and take a walk around in the sunshine. Stretching my legs, stepping back from work, and feeling the sun on my face is always rejuvenating and boosts my focus when I get back to my desk.”
“Don’t feel guilty about taking a break; view this as a time for self-care to energize yourself for a productive second half of the work day.”
Julia Neff, social community maestro agrees: “Don’t feel guilty about taking a break; view this as a time for self-care to energize yourself for a productive second half of the work day. One easy small change is to eat at a different location than my desk. On days where I’m looking for an extra boost, I turn to essential oils. Scents like lemon, ginger and peppermint are great for increasing focus.”
Spice it Up
Nicole taps into texture to change up her lunch: “I’m currently obsessed with Saffron Road’s crunchy spiced chickpeas in just about every flavor. Even though I eat meat, I still try to get most of my protein from plants. And since chickpeas have a high protein content and are super versatile, they’re high on my list of plant-based protein-rich foods. Also, sometimes I like to cook my salad greens very lightly, or I pile on a bunch of hot cooked salad toppings to lightly wilt my greens.”
Heidi layers flavors: “Adding Eden Foods Plum vinegar is a super savory, great way to add more flavor into your salad.”
Caitrin plays by numbers: “A good salad in my book always has at least 5 ingredients. Five different ingredients bring a delightful blend, yummy textures and flavors no matter what the combo! Her formula is simple:
Greens base
Crunch (nuts, seeds)
Sweet (dried fruit, cut up fresh fruit) OR Vegetables (avo, beets, etc.)
Protein (cheese, meat, egg)
Dressing!
Julia seeks delicious simplicity: “Our organicgirl dressings are perfect for spicing up your salads. There’s a flavor for every day of the work week +1!”
Pro tip: Have your co-workers join in on the fun! At organicgirl everyone brings different toppings and they create a collaborative salad bar.
Ready to be the leaf of the party? Sign up at www.iloveorganicgirl.com/party to get recipes for lunchtime ideas and crowd-pleasing favorites.
Thinking about taking back your lunch hour, too? Tell us what you’re giving up, switching up and spicing up in the comments below!
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Remember The Poet Behind Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' Interludes?
Here's what she's up to now.
“I tried to make a home out of you/But doors lead to trapped doors.”
So goes the beginning of the first interlude for "LEMONADE," Beyoncé's new "visual album" released on April 23rd last year on HBO. While many critics have noted the deeply personal aspect of the hour long special, a rare glimpse into the artist's innermost feelings and thoughts, especially in relation to hubby Jay-Z, some of the most personal language is not hers. It's Warsan Shire's, a Somali-British poet who takes second billing in "LEMONADE's" production credits for 'Film Adaption and Poetry." That's right, her name appears before the directors. Shire's words reframe the entire album, making the tribulations that Queen B calls out the struggles of all women.
How the relationship between the poet and Beyoncé came to be is not known, but "Lemonade" would not be the same without the poet's work.
Here are 7 things to know about the young poet.
1. In 2014 she was named Young Poet Laureate for London. Of the honor Shire has said, “Being Young Poet Laureate for London has been an incredible experience. It has been challenging, humbling and rewarding. I’ve had really beautiful moments connecting with Londoners over the transformative power of poetry. It has been truly inspiring and I’m excited about the way it has informed and accelerated my work as a poet.”
2. She's been working on a full collection of poetry since 2012. It is set to be published this year. In 2011, Shire published “Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth,” a collection of poems. She has published one other pamphlet, "Her Blue Body."
3. She was born in Kenya in 1988 to Somali parents and immigrated to the UK at the age of one. She writes primarily of her experience as an immigrant, but is also deeply focussed on love, the human experience, and telling the stories she sees unfold before her. "Character-driven poetry is important to me," she said.
4. In "LEMONADE" Beyoncé recites adaptations of her poems including: "For Women Who Are Difficult To Love," "The unbearable weight of staying," “How To Wear Your Mother’s Lipstick,”“Dear Moon,” “Grief Has Its Blue Hands In Her Hair,” and “Nail Technician As Palm Reader.”
5. Where does she get her inspiration? Shire usually writes at night, with music and film are crucial to the process. “My writing is always inspired by film,” she told africainwords.com. “If I don’t watch a film, I won’t write. I watch about 10 films a week.”
6. Her name almost seems like foreshadowing for her career. Warsan means ‘good news’ and Shire means ‘to gather in one place.’ Her parents named her after her grandmother of her father's side. Of her name she has said, "It is not easy to pronounce, it takes effort to say correctly and I am absolutely in love with the sound of it and its meaning.”
7. Writer's tip: She uses a Dictophone when recording the experience of her relatives, so that she has authentic and true accounts before turning their stories in poetry.
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WHAT TO EXPECT RUNDOWN – LA 2018
The whole day broken down here!
Hey C&C LA Squad! We are so excited to get the LA party started! There are so many amazing things coming your way (ahem, Kim Kardashian West) but before we get any closer to the big day, we wanted to give you a sneak peek of what to expect.
Attendee Happy Hour
If you’ve never been to a C&C attendee Happy Hour the night before the conference, you are in for a treat. Please bring your badge for entry or your attendee confirmation.
Not only do you get to mix, mingle, and network with fellow C&C attendees (bring those biz cards) you’ll also get a your first big (head) shot.
LinkedIn is providing headshot and Linkedin page optimization services. That’s right. You’ll look totally pro, before you hit the C&C circuit the next day. Plus we'll have plenty of mocktails from La Croix.
Address: Rolling Greens 7505 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90036
Limited parking will be available onsite. We recommend taking an Uber or Lyft.
ON to the conference…
ALL DAY FUN
POP-UP MARKET
At every C&C Conference, we have a roster of incredible brands that set up pop-up shops to give our attendees amazing and unique experiences. There is a little something for everyone. Here are the incredible things you can expect to see at the market in LA.
Make a .gif with La Croix
Stop by the La Croix photo booth and visit the live artist who will be sketching attendees in their cute outfits + La Croix can in hand!
The Little Market
Get empowered and check out a shoppable market in the pop up lounge by The Little Market --featuring bags and accessories, candles, homegoods and more! They are all about "empowering female artisans around the world," which is empowering to us.
Supergoop!
"Find your shade bar" manned by Troop Supergoop! Bartenders stocked with powder and other Supergoop! Faves. Match your shade and get a glam takeaway.
Slip Silk
Who doesn't love a good Hollywood Celebrity beauty secret? Stop by the Slip Silk pop up and get a free custom embroidery. Learn why all of Hollywood’s stars, stylists and dermatologists can’t stop talking about this luxury beauty tool.
Simon G
If you’re feeling a little adventurous be sure to stop by the Simon G. booth and get ready to shine bright like a diamond. Simon G Jewelry will be offering piercing on site.
Quickbooks
The coin savvy Quickbooks team will be holding office hours for all attendees interested in some onsite financial advice. It's tax time. Take advantage of this.
Office Hours with QuickBooks
12n-12:30 p.m. Lisa Greene-Lewis, Taxes & Self-Employment
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Paco de Leon, Finance for Creatives
1 – 1:30 p.m. Lisa Greene-Lewis, Separating Business & Personal at Tax Time
1:30 – 2 p.m. Paco de Leon, Side Hustles & Money
5 – 5:30 p.m. Kimmie Greene, Beyond the 1099 – When (and Who) to Hire
5:30 – 6p Kimmie Greene, Know Your Value – How-To Contracting Tips
Saje Natural Wellness
Stop by the Saje pop up to learn about plant-based remedies for common ailments like sleep, stress, headache, cold & flu and tummy upset. The first 50 people to make a purchase will also receive a complimentary limited edition ‘100% natural’ t-shirt!
Saje connects people with the healing power of plants, offering 100% natural essential oil blends, body care, and home environment products that are sustainably sourced from nature’s most beneficial plants.
Rolling Greens
Rolling Green is hosting a popup plant shop. Get ready to figure out the next Fiddle Fig. What’s better than greenery? Not much if you ask us.
Mott50
Shop and snap the selfie you’ve always wanted at Mott50’s Create & Cultivate pop up. Choose from their Chrissy Teigen and Luna Legend approved Avocado styles or the chic new prints from their Resort 2018 collection and receive 20% off your purchase!
Cabi
Stop by the cabi suite for a complimentary styling session. Think you’ve got great style? So do they! Sip some champs and learn all about cabi’s unique career opportunity that lets you be the boss, call your own shots...and look absolutely fabulous doing it! They know you’ll love your look, so you can order one piece from cabi’s Spring 2018 Collection after your session, on the house. Spots are limited, and by appointment only—RSVP here.
noosa
noosa yoghurt is hosting Mentoring Circles: Finding Your Mate at their booth! Sign up at their booth to participate in a mentoring session with co-founder Koel Thomae! Sessions will take place during the 5-6pm break at the noosa booth. To reserve a spot, visit the noosa booth ahead of time, and grab yourself some bloody good yoghurt while you’re at it!
Little Words Project
Don't miss out on the Little Words Project pop-up where you can enjoy 15% off pricing on their bracelets, as well as, write a note on the "kindness wall” and leave inspired to share kindness all day.
Wedding Wire
Wedding Wire’s pop up is full of colorful fun! Check out their confetti bar to pack your party in your purse. And if you’ve got a shiny new ring finger accessory, chat with their reps on how to make your big day, the best day ever!
Blue Sky
Blue Sky is SO, totally excited to present their personalized planner + notebook program at Create & Cultivate LA. They can’t wait to walk attendees through their one-of-a-kind, completely personal way to plan their year. Take 2018 by storm and personalize your very own planner or notebook in their booth (with a special code just for C&C attendees!), and be the first to get a sneak peek at their newest designs to come!
RXBAR
If you aren't familiar with RXBAR, they make a whole food protein bar with simple, clean ingredients. Coming in thirteen delicious flavors, each bar packs 12 grams of protein and is gluten free, soy free and dairy free. They are perfect for an on-the-go breakfast, pre/post-workout fuel or a convenient snack.
Be sure to stop by their pop-up to talk all things RXBAR. They'll be sampling various flavors, playing Plinko, and giving away some RXBAR swag.
LIVESTRONG
Time's up on sexual harassment and assault! But there's still work to do. LIVESTRONG contributor, self defense expert, 3rd degree black belt and creator of Stilettos & Self Defense, Jennifer Cassetta, teaches women around the world to feel more strong, safe and confident from the streets to the boardroom. She empowers women to communicate boundaries and fight back when we need to. At LIVESTRONG's C&C booth, Jennifer will be showing you how to use how to use your body as a weapon. She'll lead you through emotional and physical self defense moves to help you kick butt and unleash your badassery into the world. RSVP below!
Shopstyle
Join the Shopstyle pop up to connect, share, and create. In collaboration with Instagram-artist I Scream Colour, a larger-than-life 'Collective Art" experience will allow guests will contribute to the piece on site, while connecting with ShopStyle members directly. The final creative piece will be featured on ShopStyle platforms, at future brand activations, and more. Discuss monetizing your blog and social channels. Learn more about their campaigns and exciting new opportunities to expand your influence. Don't have a Shopstyle account yet? Sign up with one of their team members at the event, and you’ll get $50 to your account.
Living Proof
Pop in the living proof photo booth with some of your new friends and learn some new styling tips and tricks with celebrity stylist Mara Rosak. Get a sneak peak of some new living proof product too!
The Mine
Don’t miss The Mine’s furniture and home décor giveaway at their pop up booth. You’ll also get the chance to snap the perfect polaroid in this Instagrammable urban oasis.
Richer Poorer
Grab a t-shirt at the Richer Poorer booth and get custom chain stitching on the front pocket. What’s better than a custom t-shirt!?
Soko
Experiencing the soko way through on-site personalization of their Iga Cuff where you can add initials to the bracelet. You’ll also get info on their best-sellers & sneak peak of the spring collection!
organicgirl
Lettuce help you shine! Sip organicgirl’s brand new hydrating and nourishing bevvys, see what your favorite greens brand is up to and snap a photo of yourself with their highly grammable living heart wall.
FabFitFun
Stop by the FabFitFun pop-up for one of two exclusive boxes curated just for Create & Cultivate attendees. If you’re a VIP ticket holder, you’ll receive your first box for free! Choose from either the “Boss Lady” or “Queen of Content” Box, packed with more than $300 of hand-picked beauty, fashion and lifestyle products from brands like FOREO, tarte, Oribe, and Living Proof.
OM Digital
The OM Digital pop up will be a guaranteed IG opportunity. Their fun video booth will make you want to grab your new friends and make magical shit. Stop by for string art, IG vids and more!
Framebridge
Get some art deco inspiration at the Framebridge pop up on site. You can never have enough inspo for ways to hang frames.
BEAUTY BUZZ
The Glam App
It's a long day, but The Glam App is on deck for all your hair and beauty touch-up needs. From a fresh lip to a festive braid, they'll have you looking fresh.
Neutrogena
A Saturday is just not complete with a face-mask right? The Neutrogena face mask bar will you give you a chance to learn the proper techniques and real benefits of using face-masks to get the most out of them.
Nordstrom Beauty
Meet the team of professional Beauty Stylists for Nordstrom beauty to look and feel your most fabulous. You’ll get to try one of their hot trends for spring or elevate your natural beauty. Check out all their favorite brands (Charlotte Tilbury, Tom Ford and MAC, to name a few). Don’t miss their experience wall to play and sample (face mist, anyone?), plus free sparkly pink tote bags and goodie packs to take with you.
Dermalogica
Dermalogica will be hosting a "build your own skin kit" activation where attendees can pick from best sellers and targeted products that fit their needs. Skin isn't one size fits all, and therefore your skin care routine shouldn't be either! You’ll also receive a fun cosmetic bag to hold all your goodies on your way out!
TRESemme
Leave your #HairStatement at C&C after checking out the TRESemme styling station. Stylist Justine Marjan will be styling in their booth during break.
Nudestix
You’ll have plenty of chances to get Instagram ready at C&C and the nudestix booth is one of them! The nudestix team believes a natural look is a perfect fit for any face and a touch of color here and there is enough to bring out our finest features, so check out their beauty products for face, eyes and lips. They'll be doing touchups all day long!
Biossance
Try a sample of the Biossance Probiotic Gel Moisturizer and 100% Squalane. You can also experience a “Sugarcane” field to see where all their ingredients come from.
EcoTools
Check into the EcoTools 'Glamping' stations. Choose a station you want to highlight (face, eyes, finish, etc.) and then experience their eco-friendly brush sets and products. Once you’re feeling fierce, check out the fun photo booth for a picture perfect moment!
GRUB HUB
Breakfast with Health-Ade
+Smoked Salmon (or market veg) Tartine with Kite Hill Cream Cheese
+noosa Yogurt and Purely Elizabeth Parfait with Market Berries
+Barney Butter Overnight Oats with Chia and Blueberries
+Assorted Pastries: Almond Muffins with Chia, Hemp, and Flaxseed; Noosa Yogurt Lemon Loaf; +Chameleon Coffee Coffee Cake
Lunch with Flowerchild
ALL DAY SNACK-AGE
Purely Elizabeth : All the granola samples
Suja : Stay hydrated with a variety of healthy juices
Health ADE : drink up with their onsite kombucha mixologist
Crown Royal Bar : Check out the Crown pop up to take pics with polaroid cameras with your new friends and enter to win a camera to take home with them.
HAPPY HOUR GRUB
Jewel - Ebony + Ivory Chia Pudding, Emerald Kale, Pad Thai
HomeState - Brazos Tacos, Brisket Tacos, Queso & Chips
Same Same - Spicy Laab and Mini samples of Thai Iced Tea
Baldoria - Citrus Stuffed Endives Fresh Ricotta Toast with Vanilla Kumquat Compote
Pixsweet - Custom popsicles
EXPRESS SPOTLIGHT
According to a recent study from Express and Levo, pursuing passion in a career is a top priority for women. Join their spotlight session with Patrice Croci where they'll discuss exactly what women want from their career and the growing popularity of side hustles.
MEET THE SPEAKERS during BREAK
+ Nina Dobrev will be hanging in the Reebok Booth
+ Denise Bidot will be kicking it in the LIVESTRONG Booth
+ Maria Hatzistefanis will be signing her book “How to be an overnight” (already an amazon best seller)
*VIP PERKS*
Techstyle
They're giving you the ultimate #closetgoals experience! Create your own meme and enter for a chance to win a year worth of shoes + get styled from head to toe by JustFab & ShoeDazzle! Pop by our booth, snap a photo, mix + mingle with the ShoeDazzle + JustFab social teams.
LOLA
It’s a very important period perk. We’ve got LOLA in the bathroom and tamp samps for all VIPs!
The Glam App
Hair done, nails did. They've got a nail art station for VIPs only.
PRO TIPS
Things to Bring with You To C&C
Make sure to bring a schedule of all the things you want to hit up day-of, it’s a day filled to the brim with activities so coming with a game-plan is key.
Also in the spirit of good networking, make sure to pack extra business cards. You want to be able to hand them out throughout the day so don’t short change yourself.
Keep an eye out for your attendee gift box that should be coming in the mail! We are so excited for you to receive, make sure to share it on social with us using #CreateCultivateLA!
Who's ready! Comment below to say hello to fellow attendees.
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The 8 Best Beauty Products to Gift Your Galentine
Make your #workwife feel and look her best.
This coming Tuesday is THE official Galentine’s Day. It’s one of our favorite days. How could it not be? We are all for celebrating our fave boss babes and #workwives and everything in between. #CubicleCutie anyone?
So, if you’re looking to treat your favorite Galentine to a little beauty bless up [prayer hand emjoi], because, bless her heart, you wouldn’t make it through the work week without her, we had our friends at Nordstrom Beauty round up eight of the best beauty product to gift your best gal.
Herbivore Rose Hibiscus Hydrating Face Mist
For your gal who is always on-the-go, running from meeting to work drinks, she needs a little mist so she can always put her best, most hydrated face forward. This Rose Hibiscus Face Mist from Herbivore is created with pure plant actives — no fillers. Just like the way she pitches in meetings. No fill. All boss content.
MAC Lipstick in “Brave Red” or “Flat Out Fabulous”
If the boss babe in your life loves a power red lip at night and a flirty fushia during the day, opt for either of these MAC styles that will stay the day long. Even with all that coffee she drinks.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue
For your #workwife who is used to pulling all-nighters. We know it’s not ideal, but it happens. And for those times, make sure she has Magic Eye Rescue by her side. This eye cream nourishes, hydrates and perfects for a dewy, youthful, fresh-faced complexion. You can be there for her when the project’s done.
Moon Juice Power Dust
The powerhouse woman in your life, needs some Power Dust. Give her wonder woman strength, by gifted her Power Dust by Moon Juice which helps combat the effects of stress to fuel your physical and entrepreneurial feats.
VitaJuwel “Love” Water Bottle (gemstones infuse your water with superpowers!)
A favorite of C&C fave Kelly Oxford, the “Love” Water Bottle is truly a gem. Made from premium, high-quality glass an interchangeable gempod base filled with a selection of hand-picked gemstones, the effect of gemstones on water has been documented. The love is real with this gift to your galentine.
Karma Bliss Love Bliss Bag
For your crystal clear work compadre, this thoughtfully curated luxe pouch that contains an assortment of five healing crystals. Containing crystals whose energies are known to encourage self love, emotional healing, relationship strengthening, intimacy and romantic love. Malachite promotes enlightened leadership, confidence and healed heart. Amethyst promotes protection, purification and divine connection while countering addictive behaviors and thought patterns. Rose quartz promotes love, gentleness and release of stress and past emotional traumas. Clear quartz is clearing and purifying and invites more focus and clarity into your life. Agate brings balance and stability and brings a slow and deliberate lasting impact into one's life. All things we bet she’d love to have as part of her work week routine.
Indie Lee Jasmin Ylang Ylang Bath Soak
What do you want more than anything after a long, hard day? A soak? Chances are your business bestie feels the same way. Give her permission to soak the week away with a Jasmine and Ylang Ylang bath soak, a rejuvenator designed to detoxify skin, improve circulation, relieve aching muscles and deliver softer, more skin. She’ll return to work in the morning fresh and ready to get after it.
Aromatherapy Associates Support Breathe Rollerball
You and your galentine like to roll out on Fridays after work, but during the week… support her with the gift of breathe. Literally, when she needs to hit pause, on the emails, the calls, the meetings, and the due dates, this support breathe rollerball is a natural blend of eucalyptus, pine, tea tree and peppermint oils to ease her breathing and clear her mind.
How are you celebrating your favorite boss babes and #workwives for Galentines day? Let us know in the comments!
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The Best Kept Secrets For Finding Career Success
Sharing is caring.
We spend half the waking hours in our working adult lives on the clock. You can spend those hours punching in and out, passing the time, and getting by, or you can spend those hours -- you guessed it -- creating and cultivating the career of your dreams.
And because there are so many different definitions of success, we took a look at a recent LinkedIn study and are sharing our best advice for finding career success, happiness, and stability -- after all, we’re all #InItTogether.
FIND YOUR PASSION
LinkedIn found that more than one-third of professionals (36%) are finding success by pursuing a passion project or side-hustle. We have some theories as to why. When you’re passionate about the work that you do, it becomes more than a job. It becomes a reason to thrive. This stat should EMPOWER you to make bold choices about your career. Yes, being an entrepreneur is difficult, but how would you like to join the ranks of workers who are finding joy and success through their work? According to the survey, it’s no longer about landing the corner office. Today, it’s about being your own boss -- 34% of professionals surveyed would take a 10% pay cut if it meant having the ability to design their own schedule.
Which brings us to our next secret…
ABUNDANCE IS ABOUT MORE THAN $$
We know that money in the bank is an important piece of the pie. But there’s more to it. According to LinkedIn, 87% of professionals say that success isn’t only about what they accomplish in their life, it’s about what they inspire others to do. Which means, if you want to find true happiness and success, you need to pay it forward and back. Whether that’s through mentorship programs or through local community outreach, it’s important for you to take the time to figure out how you can inspire others. It’s one reason why mentorship is a key element of Create & Cultivate culture. We cannot find success if we turn our backs, or a blind eye, on others.
Speaking of which, it matters how you treat people and what you can bring to the table.
IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT YOUR CREDENTIALS.
You can line item your skills, but you’ve got to be able to back it up -- in more ways than one. C&C CEO + founder Jaclyn Johnson loves to say that experience is king. And according to key findings from LinkedIn, she’s right. An overwhelming majority of professionals (89%) feel that skills are even more important than job titles -- with “learning a new skill” ranking as the #1 career goal in 2018. Don’t be afraid to take a new class or learn a new skill like coding with resources like LinkedIn Learning. You could even swap skill training with someone in your LinkedIn network -- you teach them a specialized skill you have in exchange for their expertise. It’s an enterprising solution that also goes back to point two -- helping someone else out inspires the greater good.
For more information from the LinkedIn success findings, check out the infographic below, and find more information here. And you can join in on the conversation with #InItTogether.
What are your secrets to success? Share in the comments below!
Are you joining us at our Create & Cultivate Los Angeles Conference? If so, don’t forget to join LinkedIn for the Create & Cultivate Attendee Happy Hour on Friday, February 23 from 6:00-7:30 PM at Rolling Greens. We’ll see you there!
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5 Ways to Save Time During the Work Week
Time is money, honey
Photo by: @samanthabroderick
You’re busy. We’re busy. Let’s cut to the chase, instead of making you chase your tail.
We’re dropping five ways to save time during the week.
Forget washing your hair
You don’t have to wash your time worries away. Dry shampoo them. Using Living Proof’s dry shampoo can save you time if you’re in rush and need to skip a wash. Keep your blowout bouncy and your roots fresh for days. That way you can worry about more important things, like making deals. In heels if you so please.
Photo by: @juliengarman
Write your to-do list before bed
Are you one of those people who has to wake up on a round number? For instance, if it’s 7:21, you’ll sleep until 7:25. Those increments of five seem to make all the difference in the am, especially when it leaves you scrambling for time. What you should never scramble for is your sanity.
Write your morning to-dos out before your snooze, that way if you have a conference call in the morning, or you have in an in-office meeting or an email that needs responding, you’re not freaked out and flustered. With a clear-cut list you will get a more peaceful night’s sleep.
No need to wake up and stress about what to do for the day, you already wrote it out. Just keep it moving.
Choose tomorrow's outfit, tonight
Your mom made you do it as a kid, there’s no reason to stop doing it as an adult. Outfit prep is like meal prep-- it saves you. Waking up and trying to decide what to wear wastes so much time in the mornings. Spend a few extra minutes before bed to choose your outfit for the next day.
Be a morning minimalist
We try to do too much in the morning. Simplify your routine by cutting one item off your to-do docket. If you think you can workout, shower, use your Headspace app, read through the morning news, make sure you don’t need to put out any email fires, home press your coffee, eat a healthy breakfast, and make it out the door with your hair and teeth brushed, forget it. Don’t put so much pressure on yourself in the AM. Go ahead and cross an item off, that way you don’t feel like you’re starting the day off on a failed foot.
Lay off the snooze
It feels so harmless in the moment but not hitting that dreadful snooze button could save you so much time and stress throughout the week. And the more stress we are, the less we accomplish. Stress KILLS time.
Move your phone or alarm a distance away from your bed so that you have to physically get up to turn it off.
Have any more tips for saving time throughout the week? Let us know in the comments!
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