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A Blonde and a briefcase
Confessions of a working woman trying to balance work, life, friendships and family. Join me as I talk about my life and what I’ve learned as a working professional trying to navigate business and pleasure.

Working woman
Kay Linely
Hi there. I’m just a blonde with a briefcase trying to make my way in this crazy world.
life
YOUR WELLNESS Is IN
YOUR CONTROL

Be beautiful. Everywhere.
I learned to be comfortable in my skin as a working woman. You can, too.

Smile more. It can help.
Stress creates frowns. Frowns create frown lines. Practice smiling every single morning.
Don’t try to be it all.
After a decade in corporate America, I’ve learned that “having it all” isn’t about perfect balance—it’s about finding your own rhythm. When I first started my career, I thought success meant saying yes to every project, answering emails at midnight, and proving I could outwork everyone else. Spoiler alert: that path led straight to burnout.
These days, I’ve discovered that true success comes from working smarter, not harder.

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