A Secret to Success This New Year: Become Committed and Resilient

Mom and son celebrating the new year in the Bahamas in 2025! "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." – Confucius Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three , working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. 2025 was intense. I faced a convergence of pressures: the stress of navigating life as a single mom while paying considerable  alimony ,  an intensifying family situation since we lost my beloved aunt, my dad, and my cousin’s mom—work related stress—learning a new job after an imposed job change, all while navigating the rapid pace of raising my kids and trying to maintain a standard of living for them with fewer resources. Together, these factor...

Wednesday Words of Wisdom: Networking is the Key to Success

This week I am attending a conference called, "Corporate Counsel Women of Color". It is a tremendous opportunity to network with colleagues from all over the country. As an in-house lawyer who lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this conference means the world to me.  Pittsburgh is a great town, but it is not the most diverse. This conference lets me network with the best and brightest lawyers, gain career tips and have a great time.

Also, these women are all potential blog readers!

Once I have a chance, I'll write about the challenges I had getting out of the house for this conference. Until then, visit the link below for my tips about networking.

Chaton's World: A Quest for Balance in Stilettos: Wednesday Words of Wisdom: Networking, Blogging and Success

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Erika said…
Have fun. I'm missing it this year.