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Occasionally, I’d like to review popular products for working women and discuss why (or why not) I think they’re worth the cost. If you have a product you’d like me to review, please email me at kay@ablondeandabriefcase.com. Keep in mind, paid sponsorships do not influence my reviews whatsoever 🙂

Confessions of a Corporate Overachiever: The Day My Meditation App Called Me a Workaholic
So, there I was, in the middle of a quarterly planning meeting, when my phone buzzed…

When Your Home Inspector Finds a Family of Raccoons Living in Your Dream House
Let me tell you about the day I learned that home inspections can turn into wildlife…

Why Your Executive Assistant and Janitorial Staff Know More About Leadership Than Most Management Books
I just finished reading a fascinating piece about identifying informal leaders in organizations. The article was…

The Day I Broke the Office Dress Code (And Why My Team Thanked Me)
Just read a fascinating piece in Vogue about the evolution of office wear (if you’re curious,…

Single in the C-Suite: Navigating Dating While Climbing the Corporate Ladder
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t make it into leadership seminars or business school case studies:…

Why I stopped apologizing for taking vacation days (and why you should too)
Here’s a scene that might feel familiar: I’m sitting at my desk on a Friday afternoon,…