Patti’s Pearls of Wisdom – From Dorm Rooms to Boardrooms: A Guide to Surviving The ‘Adulting’ Jungle

Remember those days when the most significant decision you had to make was whether to go to that 8 AM lecture or snooze for another ten minutes? Or when “cooking” meant adding water to your instant ramen? Well, welcome to the wild side now. That transition from college to the real world, affectionately termed ‘adulting’, […]
Patti’s Pearls of Wisdom – Bridging the Age Gap: Connecting with Older Colleagues in the Workplace

If you read my first column, you’ll remember I wasn’t exactly knocking it out of the park during my summer internship – and that included connecting with older coworkers. Fortunately, as more time grew between that version of me and today’s version, I began to accumulate wisdom. And that wisdom told me, “Nobody wants to […]
Patti’s Pearls of Wisdom – Preparation Makes Perfect: Strategies for a Smooth Transition in Your New Role

I was the world’s worst intern. I hoped to turn my DC internship into the beginning of a great career. Unfortunately, the universe had other plans. When I got my personalized photo of me and the Congressman at the conclusion of the internship, it said, “Thanks for the visit.” You read that right – a […]
Defining Leadership by Abby Daniels

Growing up, I reserved the term “leader” for the individuals in my life who I perceived to be in a position of power or “in charge.” For example, I thought of my school principals, my basketball coaches, and elected officials as the primary leaders within my sphere. While those individuals certainly are leaders, I failed […]
Senior Spotlight: Peyton Nobles, NeW at Mercer University

Congratulations to our graduating seniors and thank you for your work with NeW! We are pleased to spotlight some of our outstanding chapter leaders and members. Meet Peyton Nobles, co-founder of NeW at Mercer University. What are your plans after graduation? After graduation I plan on taking a gap year to get work experience and […]
Senior Spotlight: Madison Vice, NeW at the University of Mississippi

Congratulations to our graduating seniors and thank you for your work with NeW! We are pleased to spotlight some of our outstanding chapter leaders and members. Meet Madison Vice, president of NeW at the University of Mississippi. What were some of your favorite events that you participated in with NeW? I loved having the opportunity […]
Senior Spotlight: Madison Ling, NeW at Texas Tech

Congratulations to our graduating seniors and thank you for your work with NeW! We are pleased to spotlight some of our outstanding chapter leaders and members. Meet Madison Ling, vice president of NeW at Texas Tech. What were some of your favorite events that you participated in with NeW? I enjoyed our chapter’s pumpkin trail […]
Senior Spotlight: Mattie Hooker, NeW at the University of Mississippi

Congratulations to our graduating seniors and thank you for your work with NeW! We are pleased to spotlight some of our outstanding chapter leaders and members. Meet Mattie Hooker, treasurer of NeW at the University of Mississippi. What were some of your favorite events that you participated in with NeW? I loved the NeW Leadership […]
Senior Spotlight: Faith Woodman, NeW at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Congratulations to our graduating seniors and thank you for your work with NeW! We are pleased to spotlight some of our outstanding chapter leaders and members. Meet Faith Woodman, co-founder of NeW at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. How did you get involved in NeW? I learned about NeW at Turning Point USA’s Young Women’s Leadership […]
Senior Spotlight: Natalie Rhodes, NeW at Virginia Tech University

Congratulations to our graduating seniors and thank you for your work with NeW! We are pleased to spotlight some of our outstanding chapter leaders and members. Meet Natalie Rhodes, co-founder of NeW at Virginia Tech University. What were some of your favorite events that you participated in with NeW? I participated in meetings, along with […]