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Jill Hartmann

Our parenting journey: what worked, what didn’t, and lessons learned

When my husband and I hit our late twenties, we thought we had plenty of time to plan for parenthood. We figured we’d start trying when...

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"Run the mile you're in" - even if you hate running

I'll be the first to admit: I hate running. Like, unless there's free pizza at the finish line, why would I voluntarily put myself...

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Some perspective - a year after my layoff

I woke up feeling exhausted and depressed about my job search. Since being laid off after nearly 25 years with my last company, for the...

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Substitute teaching - sense of humor required

After I was laid off from my job, after nearly 25 years, I took some time to travel and explore. Part of my exploration was to "try on" a...

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10 Branding questions to shape your marketing approach

If you're a smally business owner, these 10 questions will help you think about establishing a solid brand identity. Once defined, this...

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What to expect during a coaching session

After leading teams for 10+ years, I decided to take training to become a certified coach. While I've always been an epithetic listener...

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Leadership check-in: Ask yourself these 10 questions

Early in my career I found it difficult to say "no" to requests. I took on the extra work, even though I didn't have time, or if it...

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"Whiteboard" tips to overcome hurdles women face in the workplace

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of meeting some remarkable women who have become dear friends. While participating in and...

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Top 5 college graduation gifts for girls

My oldest will graduate from college in May and I've spent a lot of time searching for a memorable graduation gift for her. I wanted to...

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A love story (in just 100 words)

I was in college at Miami University and had recently ended a long relationship. I was ready to embrace being single, but fate had...

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Out of my comfort zone

Before I was laid off from my job of 25 years (24 years and 11 months, but who is counting?), I was selected to participate in a "40 over...

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What to expect when hosting a Joe

Our family has been hosting college baseball players for the Hamilton Joes during the summer since 2015. It's been a fun and rewarding...

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3 Reasons why I enjoyed my colonoscopy

My mother warned me about the terrible taste of the colonoscopy prep medicine and the need to stay close to the toilet after drinking it....