In Our Shoes

Work mums: Had I but 3 wishes

Guess what Guardian readers said when asked what policies they would change to better respond to issues affecting working women, had they the superpowers in Parliament? Establishing "family friendly" working practices. Encouraging more practical
by Marisa Santoro
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Hush-Hush

Negotiating. You do it in your sleep. We underestimate the deals we're cutting around town. We bargain with car dealers,  when pushing for the next raise; we're cutting deals  with our munchkins at every
by Marisa Santoro
In Our Shoes

Hello dollface

Am I a bad mommy? It's crossed my mind before. . The question rears its head again as I find myself  amongst the stay at home mommy's who share their daughter's coming out American
by Marisa Santoro
In Our Shoes

Are you a do gooder?

"It's imperative to put our talents to good use—and not to contribute to more meaningless shit out in the world.” . This just chirped over twitter from the CEO of UK branding agency Wolff
by Marisa Santoro
In Our Shoes

Take a bow

Back in the day when I was very green inching up in Corporate America, if someone gave me a compliment on my hair, dress or some deliverable I had churned out with my best sweated effort, most
by Marisa Santoro
In Our Shoes

Interview with a Rainmaker

I'm a big believer that the positive energy between people is intentional and something which we attract precisely when we need that extra umppphh in our lives. I immediately felt a connection towards Jeanne Peterson
by Marisa Santoro