Tag Archives: career

BBC #100Women: Talking about self image, careers and gender roles in Oslo

Posted on by December 3, 2015

Does a woman’s successful career affect her relationship? What are some self-image issues for women who are over 35? How do we raise our boys to be men who respect women’s boundaries?

Interesting questions, right? Well, I joined a group of American women in Oslo to discuss these and much more as part of the BBC’s 100 Women Season, which is an annual series focused on sharing more women’s stories.

Our group of Americans in Oslo for the BBC's #100Women series.

Our group of Americans in Oslo for the BBC’s #100Women series.

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My Gift For International Women’s Day: 4 Proven Tips for Entrepreneurs

Posted on by March 8, 2014

Today is International Women’s Day, a day where there are thousands of events throughout the world to uplift, inspire and honor the achievements of the greater sex.

Kidding (kinda) on the “greater” part, but I thought today would be a perfect time to tell you about an experience I had earlier this week with a bunch of Portland women.

womendayWe all know that the business world is dominated by men and their prevalence grows with each rung that’s climbed on that ladder of success. This … Read more ...

Leaning In: As A Work At Home Mom, Am I Doing It?

Posted on by May 27, 2013

There’s been tons of talk about Sheryl Sandberg’s book, “Lean In” that’s somewhat grown into a mild modern feminist’s canon. Yet with all of this chatter, I do wonder if I’m doing “enough” with my career.

Before being a mom, my identity was infused with my role in the workplace. No, scratch that. My job was my identity. I was Melanie Coffee, the journalist.

Working mom

This is me Leaning In too far. Thankfully I’m better at not putting myself in these type of situations.

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Finding a Balance in Juggling Demanding Careers

Posted on by August 9, 2010

As a journalist, my job is demanding. The hours can be long and are often inflexible, but I love it. I was bit by the bug when I was 16 and haven’t turned back. Hubby’s job is no cake walk either. He works at least 60 hours a week, the past few months it’s been closer to 70. What do you do when both parents have demanding jobs?

I find myself struggling with this a bit, looking for ideas and inspiration, but have found in … Read more ...