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Why has basic courtesy vanished? This piece unpacks the rise of non-response culture, why silence isn’t neutral, and what it reveals about our evolving professional norms.

Why do people question ambitious women? Nancy unpacks the myth that women “don’t need to work,” challenging age, purpose, and career expectations in hospitality.

Women everywhere are underpaid—not because we lack worth, but because gratitude, fear, and invisible labor keep us from asking for it. Here’s how to change that.

In a world that rewards noise over nuance, real change starts small...with kindness, empathy, and the courage to care when it’s easiest to turn away.

Flawless isn’t always powerful. The best presentations connect, not perform—when you stop polishing and start being present, real impact begins.

Do you hide behind your inbox? Nancy Mendelson unpacks why real conversations build clarity, trust, and stronger relationships.

The latest victim of cancel culture....Jimmy Kimmel.

Redefining “time well spent”: it’s not just productivity, but processing life—grief, joy, love. Quiet reflection is essential, not wasted.

We spend our lives chasing perfection, but what we truly crave is to be seen. Nancy Mendelson on why being noticed isn’t the same as being valued.

Like all of our hertelier content, we never know which topics will resonate in real time…or over time, which is why we frequently check...

Money talks—but should it? This piece questions why we equate wealth with wisdom, and explores why we must amplify overlooked voices, especially women’s.

Is “princess treatment” romantic or regressive? Nancy Mendelson unpacks the viral debate on gender roles, modern love, and what women really want in relationships today.

In a departure from our usual content, columnist Nancy Mendelson reflects on the scary state of the union.

Laura Lee Flanagan's "Hardcore Vegetarian" cookbook blends family recipes, bold storytelling, and fearless flavor—shared from the heart.

Timothée Chalamet’s SAG speech sparked debate—but would it be “controversial” if a woman said it? A look at success, humility & gender.

Columnist and career coach Nancy Mendelson unpacks how to cope with being fired or laid off.

Don’t let fearmongers control you! Unmask their tactics, fight back with facts, and take charge of your own decisions. Click to learn how!

Columnist Nancy explains 'Boomerasking,' the latest self-centered conversation habit, its effects on connection + tips to avoid doing it!

Grief comes in waves. Nancy Mendelson reflects on her personal journey since the passing of her husband and finding comfort in Virgin River.

Columnist Nancy Mendelson offers advice on coping with Election 2024, regaining control + taking action with strategies to support yourself.