As cofounder and CEO of a leadership development enterprise, I consistently seek mentorship and guidance from others who have grown businesses and risen through the professional ranks. I tapped into my mentor network even more when I reached a personal milestone in my life: motherhood. Both prior to and after giving birth to my first child, […]
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Beware of Joining a Family Business
It’s not often talked about but what do you need to know when considering joining a family business…
Why You Shouldn’t Hire Family to Work at Your Start-Up
I’m going to make a statement that will surely make me the most unpopular person at my next family reunion: whatever you do, don’t hire your family to work at your start-up. Managing a start-up is a rewarding experience, and the workplace might even come to feel like your second home—which is exactly why you […]
7 Entrepreneur Actions to Balance Family vs Startup
I know some entrepreneurs with successful businesses and others who seem to have a great relationship with their families, but I can’t think of many who have both. Some people would argue that these two successes are mutually exclusive, but I’m not convinced. Individually, they both take focus, commitment and a variety of skills: all […]
Why I Turned Down an Accelerator to Walk My Kids to School
A few months back, I applied for my startup, DoItInPerson.com, to join a prestigious accelerator program. I waited eagerly to hear back from them to see if I’d made it to round two of the judging process. Last week I received an email at 10 pm, informing me that I had been selected to be […]
A Tale of Two Families
While most families keep their work and personal life separate, there are some who choose to fuse both with a family business, bringing new challenges to both environments. Rick Raymond, a Baruch College Lecturer shares some note-worthy anecdotes on handling the complicated dynamic. There are 2 stories I often find myself telling to emphasize […]