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Podcast: Get older, stay cool and protect your passions

When Kristen Philipkoski, who hosts the popular online Mean Magazine (Mean Magazine — Lifestyle and irreverence for grown women  (tagline: Get Older, Stay Cool), invited me to chat, I jumped at the chance. We talked about it all!  Here is what host Kristen said about our conversation:  “One of my biggest takeaways from Mikelann was … Continue reading Podcast: Get older, stay cool and protect your passions

Fear, Dread, and Leaky Roofs: 4 steps to vanquishing your money fears

The kitchen ceiling It was a dark and rainy night, and I was returning home from the dance studio where I had been happily dancing Tango. Money was definitely not on my mind. Rather, tango dresses occupied my thoughts. I walked in the door and my 12-year-old niece who lives with me, ran to me. … Continue reading Fear, Dread, and Leaky Roofs: 4 steps to vanquishing your money fears

7 Symptoms of Underearning–Identify your Pattern and Step into Prosperity

Underearning is the pattern of earning below YOUR potential. It’s about underselling yourself, even though you don’t want to. But you can’t overcome this pattern if you don’t see it. You must identify your pattern- your behaviors– in the first place. Women tend to see each situation in isolation—it is time to connect the dots. … Continue reading 7 Symptoms of Underearning–Identify your Pattern and Step into Prosperity

Work, Time, and Money: Does more money equal less personal time?

I’ve taught many classes on conquering underearning. And one common belief that comes up for women time and again is the assumption that if you made better money, you would have to work harder and have less personal time. Our time is precious to us. I get it! We want time for our ourselves, time … Continue reading Work, Time, and Money: Does more money equal less personal time?