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Sorry to Bother You, But You Owe Me $30K

By SaveYourSelf.biz I’m a bitch.I’m annoying.I’m getting on your nerves.I’m bossy. I don’t care what you call me. In the unminced words of Issa Rae, “Run me my money.” You owe me $30,000.You owe me $80.You owe me $2,500. Enough with the excuses. Run me my money. I recently overheard two women talking about money.Continue reading “Sorry to Bother You, But You Owe Me $30K”

Supporting Women, One Compliment at a Time

I recently complimented another woman on her romper. Her response was much more than I bargained for.

Please Pass the Hot Sauce

What kind of crazy world do we live in where someone is afraid to offer you hot sauce for fear of offending you?

Trading Burnout for Burnt Sienna

At the height of major layoffs, a government shutdown and a shaky economy, I left my nice, cushy job. I traded in my tailored blazers for sneakers, my boardroom seat for a circle of small chairs and my security badge for a name tag that simply says, “Ms. Lisa.”

My Goal Mate

Today, I am going to work and then to the spa for some much-needed self-care. Also today, my teen-age son is having his wisdom teeth removed. Before you start “bad mothering” me, relax. My husband’s got this.

Rush, Relax, Reset

Every few months, I have to roll TF out. Solo travel is my salvation. It’s how I recharge.

My Dilemma: To Sweep Up or Clean Up?

Like many people, I was struggling with inflation and an increasing cost of living. So, what did I decide to do about this financial shortfall? I started cleaning my dining room, of course.

Loud, But Not Proud

At work, I walk in and holler at people, literally. Don’t worry, it’s expected of me. That’s the culture of my workplace. There are some very loud people.

I Quit: One Year Later

A year ago, I quit my job during a pandemic. I never panicked. I thought I would, but I didn’t. Here’s what I did.

I Quit: To Help My Teen Navigate His High School Years

The “I Quit” Series explores the different reasons women leave their jobs. Like a lot of other mothers, I quit my job to be with my son. Unlike a lot of other mothers, I didn’t quit after he was born or when he was still in diapers. I waited until he was entering high school, an incredibly pivotal and stressful time as he prepares to attend college in four years.