Dream Jobs | Do They Really Exist?
Recently when discussing some frustrations surrounding a work place indiscretion and how it was handled (or more aptly how it was not handled) by the powers-that-be, my friend and colleague remarked, “I don’t go to work to have my needs met.” Cue my existential crisis in response. As I�
Where Have All the Women Gone?
Inspired by the NBC News coverage of recent report findings published by Deloitte, in “Women @ Work: A global outlook”. With viewership of Hulu’s most-watched original title, The Handmaid’s Tale, achieving record numbers following its season 4 premier nearly a month ago, it should come as no
Friday Spotlight: Michele Martin, Finance
Michele graduated with a BA from UCSB and quickly started her ascent up the corporate ladder. She quickly moved from accounting to marketing to managing top client accounts and developing software solutions to manage her own sales and support team. For the last 14 years of her career she specialized
Home with your kids while earning an income? It’s possible.
Four years ago this month, the most amazing little boy entered our world and forever changed our lives. I was a middle school science teacher and loved being in the classroom; it truly was my passion! I always thought I’d be a working mom, but after Bryce was born, I struggled with going b
Bay Leaves: January 2016
Ladies with strong ties to Whitefish Bay are now bringing their business to the area for our local moms to benefit from. The founder and owner of Momsmakingsixfigures.com is Heidi Bartolotta, who started the company in 2008 when her two daughters were both under the age of five, and the family
Zip Code Magazine: October 2015
When I started Momsmakingsixfigures.com in 2008, we had two little girls under the age of five and I was struggling. My challenge was trying to find the right mix of time and finances amidst all the demands that come with motherhood. Should I work outside of the home or decide to stay home, and what
Marin Living: July 2015
The reality of raising a family in the Bay Area (or anywhere in California for that matter) is that it truly does require two incomes. Tamie Scranton knew that she needed an income, but she also wanted to be a mom who was present and available for her three children. After the downturn in the [&hell
Decatur Dispatch: March 2015
Tamara Lucas and Brittany Brown are two Decatur moms who have worked together in the wine and spirits industry for 11 years. Both women have degrees in social work and are passionate about helping others. For a long time, Lucas and Brown desired to develop an additional income stream that invol
Del Mar Times: Jan 29, 2015
For 15 years, Jennifer Becker worked in the corporate world. But after becoming a mom, she no longer wanted to work late and travel. She wanted to be home with her daughters. “When I had my first daughter, I was still traveling and coordinating babysitters,” said Becker, who worked as a supp
Rancho Santa Fe Review: Jan 29, 2015
For 15 years, Jennifer Becker worked in the corporate world. But after becoming a mom, she no longer wanted to work late and travel. She wanted to be home with her daughters. “When I had my first daughter, I was still traveling and coordinating babysitters,” said Becker, who worked as a supp