As companies plan for 2022, marketers are making their lists and checking them twice. The new year brings with it new opportunities to evaluate your company's marketing strategy and ensure you are up-to-date on new trends and technology that will resonate with customers.

One of the best pieces of advice I received as I was starting my career was to take advantage of informational interviews. It’s advice I’ve passed along numerous times over the years – to everyone from recent grads to experienced professionals who are curious and considering a change.

Fall is here and Winter is soon to follow! I’m gearing up for cozy nights indoors with matchy-matchy pajama sets, hot chocolate, and an incredibly intimidating list of side projects to pursue.

For many, professional relationships hit a wall during the pandemic. Face-to-face interactions at conferences, networking events, and in-person meetings came to a halt. We faced increased stress and drastically shifting responsibilities. As we slowly emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, the future of professional relationships may feel uncertain.

During the past few months, I have been busy planning a wedding, and it occurred to me that  I have been heavily relying on reviews for nearly every aspect of the planning process. From hiring vendors to ordering customized products such as the guest book, signage and cake topper, to even picking the venue.

Self-Improvement is defined as “the improvement of one's knowledge, status, or character by one's own efforts.” Self-Improvement Month is a reminder that we can all take steps to develop. The self-improvement industry, valued at nearly $11 billion in the United States, offers a variety of products and services to aid people in their journey to become the version of themselves they aspire to be.