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Dear Reader,

As I write this, I am profoundly self-conscious of the fact this advice is going to miss its mark to many who are suffering beyond comprehension. Others, however, may find this advice helps them see silver linings and gain back some confidence and control. Ultimately, to any reader, my hope is that you are weathering these storms as well as anyone can.

To all the people who are keeping my pantry full, my family healthy, and life as normal as possible during these...

We are clearly entering a new era. Coronavirus and infection are changing the way we live. Most of us are working from home, often alongside our children, who are remote learning from home. This new situation has no endpoint – we don’t know how long this will exist – and we are finding new ways to work productively,

For leaders who are trying to keep a team on track, it’s important to communicate. Teams working from home – especially for the first time – miss that water cooler conversation. It’s important to send regular email. Where possible, if...

Having trouble getting your foot in the door? In this video, Self Made Millennial Madeline Mann will show you some resume hacks that will help to get through a company’s automated resume scanning software using the right keywords.  

Originally published on the Self Made Millennial LinkedIn channel. 

We are in some uncharted territory! From toddlers to school-aged kids, to college students on sabbatical, to our adult, working community, and even retirees- we are all adjusting to our new normal. And, for the unforeseen future, many of us are all trying to make it all work under the same roof. 

In the interest of full disclosure and transparency I don’t have all the answers nor am I an expert at telecommuting while homeschooling under pandemic conditions. As a matter of fact, I find myself very much the amateur. Yet, there’s...