Member Stories

MomSource Team member, Lynette Russell, shares her thoughts about becoming the "YOU" you want to be.  New Year, New You…we have all seen the articles, pictures and news stories. But are we setting ourselves up for failure? Research says it takes 23 days to form a habit and yet 71% of New Year’s resolutions last a paltry three weeks. Not to mention, do you really need a “new you”? That seems like a lot of pressure when maybe a “slightly better version of yourself” would be just as … [Read more...]

In this post MomSource Team member, Lynette Russell, shares some of her favorite podcasts.  I have recently jumped on the podcast band wagon and have to admit, I am a little addicted. From news to mysteries to comedies to inspiration, there is truly something for EVERYONE!  Here are a few of my favorites. When you need a good laugh… Anna Faris is Unqualified     Mother, TV & movie star and all around funny lady Anna Faris is entertaining with a strong hint of humility.  She … [Read more...]

The simple answer is: You aren't offering a Returner Program. The 45-hour-Monday-Friday workweek is more than 100 years old. Innovative workplace practices are crucial because evolution is required to be successful. Companies in the top quartile for gender diversity are 15% more likely to show returns higher than their industry mean! (HBJ2016 -Why Diverse Teams are Smarter). Understanding the research that supports change is crucial to selecting the right programs to move forward. Women … [Read more...]

Have you considered a Returner Program for your business? MomSource team member, Lynette Russell, explains the benefits of these programs and how MomSource can help you implement a Returner Program for your business. Returner Programs were on the rise in 2017. With gender diversity being a strong objective for many businesses, this has become a creative and financially effective way to bring women back to the workforce mid-career.  The benefits to the company are impressive and the return on … [Read more...]

How do you feel about Pinterest? Love it? Hate it? Hear what MomSource Team member, Andrea Dake, has to say about her latest Pinterest project. Like so many moms, I have a love/hate relationship with Pinterest. On one hand, it gives me great ideas for holidays, parties, recipes, decorating, gifts, etc. It’s a great distraction when my brain is fried after a day of work, meetings, 1st grade homework, picking up toys and cleaning up dog vomit. On the other hand, it makes me feel totally … [Read more...]

Does interviewing put you on edge? Tune in to hear Andrea Dake's nightmare interview story. Far beyond any other aspect of job hunting, we hear overwhelmingly from our members that interviewing is by far the most intimidating and stressful part of the process. We get it! Believe it or not, we get just as anxious for you when you’re asked to interview for a position and we are professionals! We’ve got lots of great tips to offer you – we can role play, answer your specific questions, teach you … [Read more...]

Are you a jerk to yourself? See what MomSource Team member, Kristin Ebert, has to say on the subject. In the last couple of weeks we have featured a lot of content on Projecting Professionalism and Projecting Our Best Us. I have researched a ton of sources and read perhaps one too many articles on the subject.  So obviously, projection and how we project has been floating in my subconscious. But no worry, this is NOT about projecting professionalism; it is however about realizing a huge … [Read more...]

Wondering if you should put your job search on hold during the holidays? See what our team member, Andrea Dake, has to say about what the holidays mean for your job search. I don’t know about you, but I am ready for a little Christmas….like, right this very minute. I hear from lots of people that we didn’t know life when we thought 2016 was awful because 2017 was BRUTAL. Cue the holiday music, spiked egg nog, twinkle lights, mulled wine, package wrapping, hot buttered rum, Christmas movies … [Read more...]

The holidays are full of wonder, joy, excitement, and … lots of yelling! Yes, bringing family together from far and near can create friction when it comes to everyone’s opinion about everything. And since a lot of people feel total freedom in posting their opinions all over social media, it’s not too suprising to know what the hot topics of the holidays will be when the family gathers to break bread. #1 Lower Your Expectations So, yeah...this is so simple and yet so hard to do if you … [Read more...]