Per My Last Email

Jan 05 2022

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Being a woman building a business or trying to break out in an industry can feel more like you’re hitting your head against a brick wall, on repeat, daily. Have you ever written an email starting with, “Per my Last Email, Karen”? People don’t listen. Or read. Oh, and what ever happened to feeling empowered?! Should we just stop trying? Absolutely F-ing NOT. This podcast is a place for us all to chat, share experiences and hear each other’s successes, failures and ridiculous stories wherever you create your best professional self.
Grab a glass of ANYTHING, unwind with us girls and join the happy hour. We’ve earned it! Hosted by Michaela Gordon. Owner of MG Home Chicago, a real estate and design business servicing the city and suburbs of Chicago.

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