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Why journaling might be the most underrated tool for clarity, connection, and growth Those who know me know I can usually be found with a journal and my pack of pens on any given day. In college, I was introduced to bullet journaling, and it stuck. Over time, journaling became more than a habit. It […]

Author: Anne St. Amant & Rachel Kurth  There’s a version of professional success that many women were taught to chase: more visibility, more networking, more output, more fanfare, more momentum, more results. But over the last year, we’ve found ourselves asking a different question: What actually lasts? Not just in our careers, but in our […]

If you have something creative you LOVE to do outside of work, you’ve probably thought at one point: “should I turn this into a side hustle???” And because I have done this too many times to count; come friend, and let me guide you through the considerations you should think about before starting. In my […]

By Rara Dzikrina IstifadahThere’s a version of success that AI is quietly selling us right now. It looks like independence. Speed. Polish. The ability to do everything yourself and do it well. You can draft the strategy, build the deck, refine your messaging, analyze the data, and execute. All in a fraction of the time […]

by Catherine Brine I had never been to a networking event in my life. Not one. So when I was invited to The Dot Signature Event last year, I felt equal parts honored and completely overwhelmed. Networking felt intimidating. I pictured perfectly polished women exchanging business cards with ease — and I wasn’t sure I […]

By Katie Blank So, you got invited to a networking event. Now what?  If you’re anything like me, you might find that attending networking events can come with a side of anxiety or uncertainty. Who should I be talking to? What sort of questions should I be asking? What if I can’t think of something […]

By: Grace Steinhagen (2025 Dot Ambassador) We spend a huge portion of our lives working. Some estimates say nearly a third of our lives, so we might as well make our work something that we love. Earlier this year, I hit a moment in my career where I knew my job was no longer serving […]

By: Emma Traun (2025 Ambassador) We’ve all experienced the notorious Sunday Scaries, talked our friend’s ear off about the latest work drama, and daydreamed about quitting our jobs to travel the world, right? Working isn’t always glamorous, but it is a necessary and important part of our lives and our society. Whether we utilize healthy […]

By: Allie Cole (Dot Board Member – 2025) Part 1: Maximizing Your Job Search: Tips for Professionals Working with a Recruiter and Things No One Tells You About Working with a Recruiter In today’s competitive job market, many professionals are turning to recruiters to help them land the right role. A good recruiter can be […]