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05.18.2020 7 minute read

12 American Fashion and Beauty Brands Helping Combat COVID-19

COVID-19 has upended the world, but the fashion industry has been hit particularly hard. Over the past month, the novel…

Freelancers Finally Get the Spotlight in New COVID-19 Legislation
03.26.2020 4 minute read

Freelancers Finally Get the Spotlight in New COVID-19 Legislation

MARCH 26, 2020 — Freelancers typically have none of the federal or state benefits and protections that regular employees or…

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03.09.2020 4 minute read

Are Freelancers More Politically Active Than Traditional Workers?

Are Freelancers More Politically Active Than Traditional Workers? The freelance economy is B-O-O-M-I-N-G. The American dream is being recrafted for…

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10.26.2018 5 minute read

Creating Lasting Change: The power of mini-habits

Change is hard. Really hard. How many resolutions have you set that never made it past February? If the number…

Everforth Creative Circle - Before You Start Negotiating, Know What You're Worth
08.02.2017 5 minute read

Before You Start Negotiating Your Salary, Know What You’re Worth

Right now, I’m looking at a posting for a senior copywriter that indicates the salary could be anywhere from $65,000…

Nine Ways to Get Started Again After Taking a Career Break
10.12.2016 8 minute read

Nine Ways to Get Started Again After Taking a Career Break

Almost one year ago to the day I left my job. I worked as a recruiter at Everforth Creative Circle.…

How I Transitioned My Design Process From Mechanical Boards to the Computer
10.10.2016 4 minute read

How I Transitioned My Design Process From Mechanical Boards to the Computer

After I graduated from college in 1993, I got an internship at an annual report firm. We were designing and…