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Help! I’m a do-it-yourselfer and no one is helping me!
A story about a woman who didn’t cry for help one too many times.
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Larissa Marten
September 2022
Keep your enemies close and the people you want a job from… further
How “an arm’s length away” may be the best distance to score a promotion from.
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Larissa Marten
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There’s a reason why Nike doesn’t venture into home decor
How personal branding is a pain and a plus at the same time, and how you can become more at peace with the brand you’re wearing.
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Larissa Marten
That pitcher of iced tea sure looks mighty nice
How I imagine half the population waltzes with the one person who can supply the thing they want.
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Larissa Marten
August 2022
Sandals in the snow
Embellishment isn’t bad, it might help you grow
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Larissa Marten
Give me the same thing… but different
Sharkuesday 003
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Larissa Marten
I do not feel worthy
A story about stilettos and the quest towards self-worth
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Larissa Marten
2
No press is bad press
How Liz Cheney’s loss will ultimately be her gain
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Larissa Marten
Who are you?
Make the lies *poof* disappear by asking yourself why, why, why
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Larissa Marten
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Alex Jones: the Pinocchio of a divided America
We all want someone to like us, even if we have to lie to get it.
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Larissa Marten
Can you kick down the door for me?
Sharkuesday 002 - Haven
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Larissa Marten
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July 2022
People wanted so much from me and I had nothing more to give
How increasing demand with decreasing supply creates both recessions and burnout. Or, if I worked in HR and had to email GDP.
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Larissa Marten
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