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As an Outlook user, I miss Gmail terribly. But here's my daily dose of optimism: Remember that absolutely insidious feature that would automatically turn text purple if it had been copy/pasted into the email? I don't deal with that anymore. That was the rudest thing. Okay, happy Monday! ☕

This is a little reminder to sit with the compliments you receive. I've recently noticed how quickly I let positive comments slide (while of course being kept up at night by the negatives!). It feels easier, and almost automatic, to deflect and not fully register affirmations, even though in reality, they should be meaningful and validating. So next time you get positive feedback — whether it's a 'good job' after a presentation, or genuine appreciation from a friend — try and absorb it just as powerfully as you would constructive criticism. Growth isn't just unpacking your flaws and then working on them, it can also mean bolstering your confidence as you recognize what's already working for you.

I think of my career less like climbing a ladder, and more like playing a game of darts. It's not been linear, or with a steady upward trajectory. But every time I pivot — whether it's switching companies or teams — it's another opportunity to throw a dart at the board. The hope is that as I learn and grow, each throw gets closer to a bullseye — where everything that matters to me in a role and team hits just right. I like to think I'm getting better at darts the more I play, but it's still safe to expect the unexpected, and accept the risks and unknowns. And I find that once you stop applying the "ladder" metaphor to your own career, it's a lot more fun and interesting to play the game.

I found this iconic archival photo just in time for #IWD2025 and #WomensHistoryMonth: me on my first-ever day of full-time work! Let's unpack: - the duckface (I was a millennial in 2013, makes sense) - the giant purse (why?) - the formalwear - the sweet post-it note from my mom, because I lived with her, which was totally necessary to work in NYC on a $26K yearly salary When I look at this, I see someone totally clueless, who accepted the job on the spot before even asking the salary. I also see someone with a ton of privilege - living rent-free while working in NYC, with a supportive mom who cooked me breakfast and left the post-it note on the mirror. On #IWD, I'm reflecting on how I can use the growth, experience, and knowledge I've since gained to uplift other women in the workplace, and not just ones who look like me and share all the same privileges I had.

Am I the only one seeing this? The AI weird-ification of social media has arrived. Every time I log onto Facebook, different posts like this appear in my feed. They follow the same formula: - an AI generated person, usually crying (though not in this case) - a very clearly AI generated sculpture of some kind - a caption about working very hard on their art and no one appreciates it The image is always viral, with thousands of supportive comments from people who think the image is real. Oh, and of course the AI-generated buttons from Facebook suggesting I can learn “what went wrong with the project?” And “why was it undervalued?” 💀 It’s insanely bizarre, and I’d love to know if it’s just me or if there are others passively scrolling in horror as you see the death of media literacy on full display.

Remote employees miss out on company culture, you say? Then try to explain the joy that comes with matching sweaters in virtual meetings 😆 Shoutout to my Zoom twin Callie Schweitzer 👯