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Building Brave’s One Year Anniversary!

Jan 17 2020 // A year ago we launched the Building Brave App. Every word from you, our community, helped build and sustain this invigorating group of creative powerful women. We thank our contributors, experts, guests, mentors, and readers…

When Conflict Goes Public

Dec 20 2019 // Building Brave mentor Jennifer Schmeiser asked the community how they handle it when someone lies or degrades them in public: Defend yourself or take the high-road? “Always try to stay on the high road.…

How to Price Business Development

Dec 18 2019 // Our Building Brave community members get the opportunity to ask specific questions unique to their careers, and gain direct responses from our mentors. I support womxn-owned small businesses, and therefore want something with a…

Making Space for YOU in 2020

Dec 16 2019 // Everyone talks about the importance of self-care, but how do you find the time? “Start small..track a daily self care check-list that you see in the morning and before going to bed to hold…

First Holidays Away From Home

Dec 13 2019 // My husband and I won’t have a chance to visit home at all this year. We are very close with our families, and have a few young nieces that we enjoy. Aside from sending gifts,…

Ideas for Team Holiday Celebrations

Dec 11 2019 // Team celebrations offer an opportunity to boost morale, get to know each other, and celebrate collaboration. Building Brave Founder and CEO Mary Burke polled the community for unique ways to celebrate her team this holiday…

Up for Same Role as Colleague

Dec 09 2019 // I was asked if I would be interested in another job within my company. Soon after, I learned my senior colleague is also being considered. I feel like I should think about bowing out of…

Keep (Your Cough) Calm & Carry On

Dec 06 2019 // Life doesn’t stop for a cold, so how do you power through? You drink gallons of tea and stock-up on over-the-counter meds. You go to be early, and try to take it easy. Then, you…

Ostracized

Dec 04 2019 // As an outspoken Woman of Color, I’ve been feeling isolated in my workplace. I’ve always been interactive in the past, but the last 3 years I feel that the leadership team have been micro-aggressive towards…

A One-Word Intention for 2020

Nov 29 2019 // Building Brave Mentor and Executive Coach Jennifer Schmeiser picks a word of intention for every year, and challenged our community to a one-word brainstorming session… “Believe” “Evolve” “Learn” Get inspired by…

BB Recommends: Women of Color Authors

Nov 27 2019 // As the temperatures drop, now’s a good time to get cozy with a book. Check out these recent recommendations from our Building Brave community Women of Color authors. Julia Alvarez Maya Angelou Thi Bui…

Manager SOS: Rough Weeks at Work

Nov 25 2019 // It’s been a tough few weeks in the office– with a lot of work uncertainty, long hours, and even longer team meetings. As a manager, I feel the pressure to be on top of everything…

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