After yet another horrid single holiday season of showing up solo to festive fetes and smooching the wrong guys under the mistletoe, we’re definitely ready to revamp our dating life for the new year. If your 2012 was riddled with bad dates, bogus guys or one too many spinster nights spent home sobbing to Love Actually for the millionth... CONTINUE READING 16

True love can be all-consuming—and sometimes it’s a good thing to lose yourself in another person, so long as it’s all happy. But what about ‘true love’ gone bad? In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, one Staffer tells us how a tough relationship made her stronger. “Like every other little girl, I ate up every Disney movie and love story,... CONTINUE READING 36

It's no secret that the job market is making it almost impossible for even some of the smartest women we know to get and keep good jobs. So, want to stand out from the thousands of other applicants to your dream job? Believe it or not, listing volunteer experience on your resume/LinkedIn profile can actually get you the gig. Don't... CONTINUE READING 14

The rallying cry goes, “When will we accept ourselves as we are?” We look around, but to whom are we speaking? We finally turn and face…ourselves. It starts with us. Yes, the messages are everywhere—magazines, billboards, movies and on television. We are shown what “perfection” is and how it leads to a happier, more fulfilling and definitely more exciting life.... CONTINUE READING 11

And we mean in a good way (not by downing martinis at the work soiree and busting out your Britney impression). Julia Payne, director of Incisive Edge, a business growth consultancy firm for multimillion-dollar blue-chip companies, reveals what never fails to catch even the toughest manager’s eye. Put your words into action. “It’s a misconception that the person who ‘talks the talk’... CONTINUE READING 2

So many of us dream of starting businesses, but there's usually a major stumbling block: money! Five years ago, Kiley Russell was an unassuming assistant principal when she went to see the Oprah show. Lucky for her, it was the very episode that Oprah gifted the entire audience with a Pontiac G6. Having no need for a new car, Kiley... CONTINUE READING 10

Didn’t think you could improve your overall level of life satisfaction or happiness in less than 30 seconds a day? Yeah, neither did I. But keeping a Most Memorable Experience (MME) journal is probably the most simple thing I’ve ever done and truly does make a difference (and psychological researchers agree!). For you commitment-phobes out there, rest assured—this process is about... CONTINUE READING 7

Imagine this: You win the Miss USA pageant, but even though you've scored the title and tons of perks afterwards, something still doesn't feel right. You can never find "it," and the feeling of dissatisfaction, of constantly searching, sticks with you, even after you marry and become a mother. Such was the journey of Terri Amos-Britt. See more on Terri's... CONTINUE READING 7

QUESTION: Sent via our form: "I understand that women are beautiful creatures, but why the exaggerated stares and ignorant comments to express yourselves?" ANSWERS: Mr. Sensitive and Scientific SEE BIO NOW> I've had a few beautiful female friends who radically changed their appearance (ex. cut their hair super short), and found that when they received fewer catcalls their self-esteem actually suffered. The attention you're... CONTINUE READING 12

Back in March, we asked our users: "Were you 'Born This Way?'" and received hundreds of amazing responses. It was tough to pick the best "Born This Way" talents and award only a few prize winners—you're all such talented and accomplished women! Here's a sampling from some of our winners' entries and experiences, plus some fun photos. ENTRY: My "Born This... CONTINUE READING 7