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My Surreal Journey of Getting Fired by the Trump AdministrationEmily Loker had a PhD, a condo, and a five-year plan as a federal employee. Then her job was eliminated.
By Erin Lowry Published
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Wendy McMahon Isn’t Done Making NewsThe former CBS News chief opens up about her sudden departure from one of legacy media’s top positions.
By Noor Ibrahim Published
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I’m a Money Expert—and I Lost Nearly $100,000 to the Man I Was Supposed to MarryIn the first installment of The Cost of Starting Over, money expert Chloe Elise reveals how financial infidelity derailed her life—and what it took to reclaim it.
By Erin Lowry Published
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The Witches of Wall StreetA new generation of women is blending mysticism with money management—and rewriting the rules of getting rich.
By Noor Ibrahim Published
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Coach Sandy Brondello Breaks Her Silence on the Offers She Turned Down for TorontoThe WNBA history-maker sets the record straight on the whirlwind between her Liberty exit and her fresh start with the Toronto Tempo.
By Noor Ibrahim Published
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Abby Phillip Wasn’t Looking for the Spotlight. She Earned It Anyway.After writing her first book on Jesse Jackson’s legacy, the CNN anchor reflects on risk, resilience, and staying true to herself.
By Andrea Stanley Published
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What You Really Need to Know About Networking and Building a Professional CommunitySponsor Content Created With Marshalls
An author and career influencer shares her advice.
By Marie Claire Editors Published
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How to Recognize When It's Time to Pivot in Your CareerSponsor Content Created With Marshalls
Three female founders weigh in on the power of making a pivot.
By Marie Claire Editors Published
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How to Define Your Own Direction With ConfidenceSponsor Content Created With Marshalls
An inside look at day two of Power Play.
By The Editors Published
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Melinda French Gates Knows Exactly How Her Career EndsOne year since the philanthropist left the Gates Foundation, she’s still figuring things out—but there’s one cause she’s committed to for life.
By Andrea Stanley Published
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How Marshalls Is Helping Women Access the Good Stuff in LifeSponsor Content Created With Marshalls
From in-person events to digital resources, women are gaining the support they need to create the lives they've always dreamed of.
By Anneliese Henderson Published
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How My Job’s ‘Wellness’ Program Nearly Sent Me Over the EdgeI was grieving my mom while trying to survive a corporate wellness culture obsessed with positivity. It nearly broke me.
By Lauren Boswell Published
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After Nearly 20 Years With Nike, Tania Flynn Walked Away to Build a New Legacy at AthletaWhile it was a difficult decision, taking a leap of faith was exactly what Flynn needed.
By Lauren Tappan Published
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How a Shared Fertility Struggle Empowered Two Ex-Nike Employees to Launch Their Own Prenatal CompanyAfter nearly two decades, Vida and Ronit parted ways with Nike and channeled their personal hardships into a new mission-driven venture.
By Sara Holzman Published
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Meet the Millennial Women Buying Their Own Engagement RingsThere's nothing wrong with it. So why does it feel so uncomfortable?
By Kristin Canning Published
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The Most Interesting Pieces of Career Advice We've Ever GivenA look back at three decades of tips to help women get ahead at work.
By The Editors Last updated
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They Got Everything They Wanted Professionally by 30. Then What?Reaching an all-time career high at a young age comes with a lot to celebrate—and a lot of pressure, too.
By Halie LeSavage Last updated
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5 Steps to Money MindfulnessSponsor Content Created With TD Bank
It's simpler than you think.
By Eileen Ambrose Published
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Work Wives Are Going ExtinctThey're becoming less common as remote and hybrid work get more prevalent. But is now the time when we need them the most?
By Samhita Mukhopadhyay Published
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Boredom Helped These Founders Build a Bathing Suit BrandLaura Low Ah Kee and Shannon Savage left their executive roles to try something new.
By Sara Holzman Published
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What Will It Take to End Stay-At-Home Mom Shame?“Our culture around caregiving is ripe for reexamination.”
By Neha Ruch Published
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Former 'Marie Claire' Editors in Chief Reminisce About Their Time on the JobIn honor of the magazine's 30th anniversary, we asked them to share favorite memories and what they learned while at the helm.
By Nikki Ogunnaike Last updated
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Ella Emhoff Never Intended to Be an It Girl—All She Wants Is to KnitThe second stepdaughter and former fashion model opens up about her true passions: art, knitting, and community.
By Emma Childs Published
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3 Women on How They Unleashed Their Potential and Followed Their Professional DreamsThese inspirational stories will have you ready to leap into your dream life.
By Marie Claire Published
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Runner Alexi Pappas On Chasing Something New"I realized that where I was going had never been gone before. I needed to stop trying to define what this was."
By Nikki Ogunnaike Published
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These Women Own SportsSeriously, though. As interest in the WNBA, NSWL, and other female leagues grows, so too, do the number of women investing in pro sports teams.
By Mattie Kahn Published



