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Jen A. Miller Consulting

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  • Single Girl Reads | Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In

    Join The Single Diaries’ first book discussion on November 29th.
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    It was 1992. I was five years old, and we were camping with my dad’s side of the family. All the cousins my age were boys, and I remember overhearing the parents saying “Look at her, she’s the leader” as I marched the five of us in a line through the campsite. At school, I was no different; I took charge of the games for my friends at recess. It wasn’t until fourth grade that I realized “bossy” was not a compliment from my peers. From that moment on, I made a concerted effort to change my ways… to be nicer to everyone and to take a backseat socially. (For the record, that didn’t stop me from aiming high academically nor in student council, but I knew that I would never be the most popular kid.)

    “When a girl tries to lead, she is often labeled bossy. Boys are seldom called bossy because a boy taking the role of a boss does not surprise or offend.”

    In Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, Sheryl Sandberg dives into issues women face in the workplace as well as issues that younger generations encounter due to long-standing gender roles. Join The Single Diaries‘ first book conversation as I discuss Lean In with my good friend, Huffington Post editor Jacqueline Howard. Pick up a copy and read by November 15th to send in questions: in the comments section of this post, via Twitter tagging @SingleDiariesXO and #SingleGirlLeansIn, or via email leadingladies@toastmeetsjam.com. Sandberg writes “I am also writing this for any man who wants to understand what a woman—a colleague, wife, mother, or daughter—is up against so that he can do his part to build an equal world.” We invite our guy friends to read and join the conversation.

    We will post our discussion on November 29th, so don’t forget to come back to continue the conversation. We can’t wait to hear what you think!

     

    xo Catherine

  • The Single Diaries’ Pink October

    Single Diaries-approved products that work hard for you and work hard in the effort to defeat breast cancer.

     


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    Among the many great things about October (the start of autumn, Halloween, Columbus Day if you’re in first grade or a New Yorker), one of the most important is that it’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Most of us know someone close that has been affected by breast cancer, so it’s increasingly crucial for us to continue spreading awareness. This starts with us ladies performing regular breast exams and consulting with our doctors about any questions or concerns. Fortunately, there are myriad organizations that have dedicated themselves to the cause—ranging from spreading awareness to finding a cure. We are all in this together, and it doesn’t take a traditional donation to support this work. Look for products you would purchase anyway and, especially in the month of October, consciously choose products that go the extra step. Here is our list.
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  • Obsessions | Single Girl Fall Favorites

    Obsessions | Single Girl Fall Favorites

    A roundup of our favorite things about fall

    It’s hard to believe but it is officially fall! The leaves are beginning to change colors, a chill is creeping into the air, and the daylight hours are starting to dwindle.

    To ensure your autumn is indeed awesome we’ve curated a list of necessities every Singe Girl must indulge in this season.

    1. Riding Boots:  This pair is a steal at $44
    2. Patterned Legs: Who needs to stick with basic black when you’ve got patterns like this to choose from
    3. Big Scarves: There is no better way to finish off a fall outfit than with a seasonal scarf
    4. Essie’s For The Twill of It Collection: Essie nails it with their textile inspired palette
    5. Over Sized Sweaters: After a summer of crop tops well gladly welcome the large, long, & layered look
    6. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte: We’ll take ours skinny please!
    7. Cozy Blankets: Especially when we can curl up in them with a good book
    8. Bonfires:  Grab your girlfriends & gather round the fire for gossip, smores, & hot apple cider
    9. Fall Hikes: Instead of catching up over dinner take a hike with your girls & enjoy the season’s colors
    10. Homecoming Football Games:  We may have graduated but we’ll never tire of  school spirit festivities
    11. Pumpkin Pancakes: These will entice us out of bed any morning
    12. Yankee Fall Candles: A room filled with these fall fragrances will get you right in the seasonal spirit

    Enjoy your fall treats!

    – Jen,

    What are your favorite things about fall? Share #fallfaves

  • Single Girl’s Night In

    Catherine shares her picks for a movie night at home this weekend.

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    September has been a crazy month, and as much fun as I’ve had traveling, catching up with friends, and executing events (basically my day job), I am looking forward to a full 48 hours of R&R. I am foregoing my original plan for a staycation, because I’m eyeing a new pair of Rag & Bone boots as a present to myself for fall. Instead, I’m planning to cozy up in my apartment, get a couple extra hours of shut-eye, read a book (has anyone read The Bone Season?), and catch-up on Netflix. While Scandal is currently streaming on my account, I’m going to do something I haven’t all year: watch a full-length movie. With a glass of wine and a giant bowl of popcorn in hand, I look forward to revisiting one of my classics.
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  • Single Girl Reads: Revenge Wears Prada

    The voice vibrated in her toes, and Andy knew it was Alex before she turned around. Her Alex. Her first love, the man she always thought she’d marry…

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    As promised, I present The Single Diaries’ first book report. Released over the summer, Revenge Wears Prada is the sequel to novel-turned-film The Devil Wears Prada. I was number 30 on the waiting list at my local library and practically ran to the branch when it was ready for pick-up. (OK, so I drove… I do live in L.A.) 

    I am a fan of both the novel by Lauren Weisberger as well as the film starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. I found the character of Andy to be more like her on-screen persona (i.e. Anne Hathaway’s portrayal of her) than what I remembered from the first book; that is to say she was whinier and a bit annoying. In typical screen-Andy fashion, of course she would make rash decisions based on one bump in the road. Regardless, I rather enjoyed this read for what it was: another chick-lit tale of the first year of marriage.

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