Last spring, I quit my job as a senior social media strategist at an advertising agency.

Cassi Zheng spent her 30th birthday alone in Tokyo. It gave her a chance to stop focusing on what was missing.

Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.

At first, staying home with my child felt like I'd entered a career void. It allowed me to explore avenues and take risks I wouldn't have dared in a traditional work setting. I've learned that ...

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These 7 career warning signs signal you need to make a move. Spot toxic bosses, time-stealing colleagues and stalled progress ...

As a personal finance writer and investor of many years, I’m not one to suggest taking reckless risks. In fact, I’d say I tend to be pretty conservative when it comes to taking bold actions. Discover ...

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jenny Wood, a 45-year-old former Google executive who lives in Boulder, Colorado. She left Google in August 2024 and is now a keynote speaker, ...