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The Girl Talk Origin Story

A reflection on over a decade of facilitating spaces for women to connect, be seen, and have honest conversations. Girl Talk builds on this foundation, offering a supportive community for women seeking deeper connection and shared understanding.

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Not getting traction in your job search? It may not be your résumé. This perspective highlights how targeting, networking, and outreach drive results—showing why applications alone often fall short in today’s market.

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The 5 Best Interview Questions

Job interviews are a two-way street. This guide highlights strategic questions candidates can ask to evaluate company culture, uncover challenges, and address concerns—helping ensure a strong mutual fit and better long-term outcomes.

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Finding Friends After 35

Sometimes loneliness isn’t about having no people—it’s about outgrowing where you once belonged. This reflection explores the in-between space of changing friendships and the search for deeper, more aligned connection.

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How to Future-proof Your Career

AI isn’t replacing you—unless you ignore what makes you human. This reflection explores how leaning into creativity, empathy, and adaptability can help you stay relevant and grow in an evolving job market.

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Genentech's 50th Anniversary

A look back on a formative chapter at Genentech, where leadership, culture, and community helped shape who I am today. This reflection celebrates the lasting impact of meaningful work and the people who stay with us long after we leave.

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If I don’t tell you… Who will?

After years of working with recruiters and hiring managers, I’m bringing those conversations to you—live and unfiltered. This new LinkedIn Live series offers real talk on hiring, job search strategy, and what actually moves the needle.

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Why Girl Talk?

For women in the “I’m fine… but also not” phase, Girl Talk is a space to be real. This reflection highlights the need for honest conversation, connection, and support during uncertain career and life transitions.

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Should you try this small interview lie?

Confidence changes how you’re perceived in interviews. This reflection explores how showing you have options—even subtly—can increase your value, strengthen your positioning, and shift the dynamic in your favor.

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Join Us for Girl Talk

For women in the “I’m fine… but also not” phase, Girl Talk is a space to think out loud, get honest, and find clarity. This 12-week cohort supports mid-career women navigating change through real conversation and community.

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Permission to Leave the Group Chat

Outgrowing friendships can be painful—but necessary. This reflection explores how life experiences shift what we need from relationships, and why making space for more aligned, present connections is an act of self-respect.

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Why Hire a Résumé Writer?

Writing about yourself is harder than it looks. This reflection explores how working with a professional résumé writer can save time, sharpen your story, and help you show up with more confidence—leading to stronger job search results.

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Experimenting in the Messy Middle

Feeling stuck in your career isn’t about not trying hard enough—it’s about where you’re starting. This reflection explores how shifting inward, asking better questions, and running small experiments can unlock clarity and momentum.

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The Best (and Worst) Times to Job Search

Job searches have seasons—and not every slowdown means something’s wrong. This breakdown of hiring cycles helps you understand when to push, when to pause, and how to use quieter periods to prepare for the next wave of opportunity.

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Finding Connection IRL Community

When self-doubt creeps in, sometimes the best move is to step away and into community. This reflection explores how real conversations and intentional spaces can shift perspective, build connection, and remind you you’re not doing this alone.

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The Pitfalls of Task Masking

Task masking feels productive—but it keeps you stuck. This reflection explores how doing busywork instead of meaningful work can hurt your career, and why shifting to clear, high-impact actions builds credibility and momentum.

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Introducing the Career Alignment Intensive

Job searches don’t fail at the résumé—they stall at clarity. This reflection highlights how defining what you want, naming your impact, and building a focused strategy are the real drivers of momentum and aligned career moves.

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You’re killin’ me, Smalls!

Everyone starts out awkward on LinkedIn—but the ones who keep showing up see results. This reflection explores how pushing past the “cringe” and posting consistently can build visibility, momentum, and real opportunities over time.

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