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Too Ambitious

Too Ambitious

Real talk about money, power & ambition

By Stefanie OConnell Rodriguez

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Do Women Apologize Too Much ?

Yes, women apologize more than men. But is that really the problem?
Dec 15, 2021
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Salary Negotiation Is Not One Size Fits All

Welcome back to Ambition Diaries, where women share their real stories of asking for more — and what actually happens when they do.
May 14

What Happened When I Shared My Salary Negotiation on Twitter

Welcome back to Ambition Diaries, where women share their real stories of asking for more — and what actually happens when they do.
May 7
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I Had To Let Go of My Ambitions - Or So I Thought

When work isn’t working, what happens to our ambitions?
May 4

Stop Asking Women When They're Going To Get Married and Have Children

When are you getting married? When are you having kids? Are you dating anyone special? For women in their 20s and beyond, these are the standard questions we’re bombarded with at family gatherings.
Apr 30
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They Called Me “Money Motived” For Negotiating My Job Offer

Welcome back to Ambition Diaries, where women share their real stories of asking for more — and what actually happens when they do.
Apr 29
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What I Learned From My Salary Negotiations That Worked (And Those That Didn't)

Welcome back to Ambition Diaries, where women share their real stories of striving for more — and what actually happens when they do
Apr 24

How Unpaid Labor Widens The Gender Wealth Gap

I wonder how many more women would be actively involved in investing and managing the household finances if their spouses would wash the dishes once in a while.
Apr 18
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The “Empowerment Cliff”: Why Girl Power Isn’t Working For Women

"You never want to have to depend on a man for money." It’s a lesson Kristin, age 38, often heard from her parents growing up.
Apr 14
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“The worst they can say is no” is bad negotiation advice. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t negotiate.

“I have five years of experience in this industry and this woman is telling me I’m barely worth $46,000.” That’s what Cynthia, a San-Francisco based professional working in international education was thinking after negotiating her salary and benefits resulted in her job offer being withdrawn.
Apr 8
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