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7 Tips To Keep You From Punking Out On Your Goals

I'm a pretty big dreamer. As my husband always tells me, there is nothing I feel like I can't do. I'm invincible. Little things like logic or time constraints don't really mean much to me when it comes to a goal I really want to accomplish. But sometimes when you dream big, you risk a lot. Which leads to self-doubt and a bit of fear. That little voice starts getting louder: Are you REALLY going … [Continue reading...]

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Mission Accomplished! Master’s Degree? Check!

My husband was browsing through his computer yesterday and found this, my written statement for my Master's program application. I wrote this as I was trying to convince the coordinators why I would be a good fit for the program and what I hoped to get out of it. Three years later I can say, "Yes. I did all that reading and research and studying and writing for ALL the right reasons." I … [Continue reading...]

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Urge Your Representatives: Support Pregnant And Parenting Students!

When I discovered I was pregnant my junior year, my first inclination was to hide the pregnancy. I didn't want anyone to know I was pregnant, I didn't want anything to make me stand out on campus and I didn't want my professors to begin treating me differently. What I wish I had known was that as a pregnant and soon-to-be parenting student, I had rights. Title IX protects against … [Continue reading...]

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VIDEO: Young Mom Summit – From Teen Mom To M.D.

Welcome to my "new" video series, the Young Mom Summits. Think of these as mini conferences/events, where you can hear from some inspiring people who will give you encouragement on being your best self. I'm working to re-brand this series so people can truly walk away feeling like they've learned something and are a better person for talking the time to participate. Episode THREE in the series … [Continue reading...]

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“Life Is But A Dream”: My Thoughts On Beyonce, Motherhood, And The Search For Power

  So, yes, I admit that because I do not have HBO, I drove nearly an hour to my parents house so I could watch the premiere of Beyonce's Life is But A Dream documentary. I was really eager to see it because 1) I have a girl-crush on Bey, 2) I love all things behind-the-scenes, and 3) I was sure it would be 88 minutes into a glamorous life and as someone who spends 90% of the day in … [Continue reading...]

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{She Inspires} Jessica Rockowitz, Teen Mom, Med Student

Remember my series, "She Inspires"? In it, I featured young mothers who are bucking stereotypes and living incredibly fulfilling lives. I'm so excited to revive the series on the blog today with Jessica, one of the mothers featured in my "Teen Moms Go To Medical School" post. Let's give her a round of applause!   Name: Jessica Rockowitz Age: 25 Blog name/URL: … [Continue reading...]

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How One Professor Makes Life Easier For Student-Parents

I'm turning the final corner of my graduate school life, putting the finishing touches on my thesis before I go in front of my committee for my thesis. In doing some final research on what constitutes a family-friendly campus, I found this sample syllabus from a professor at Oregon State. It almost brought tears to my eyes with how fair and compassionate it was. And how SIMPLE would it be to have … [Continue reading...]

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It’s My Two-Year Anniversary Of Getting Laid Off!

Two years ago, I was working on a website redesign at my former job, getting ready to move it into final stages. I went to the bathroom and when I came back, my voicemail light was blinking. It was my boss, asking me to come see her when I got the chance. I made a mental note to go see her in a minute, but I wanted to make sure I had some good news to share first. About 20 minutes later, I … [Continue reading...]

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