Chicago Food Girl

The world’s top chefs share one core belief. The secret to a successful meal is in theingredients. Similarly, the recipe for better sleep is the perfect mattress.Unfortunately, purchasing your next mattress isn’t as simple as deciding what to eat.An endless number of options, all advertising unsubstantiated health benefits make it nearimpossible for the average consumer to make an informed decision on what’s best for them.Yours truly often ends up buying the trendiest brand which ultimately leaves me in physicalpain, sleep deprived and frustrated.Here’s what I’ve learned from all my sleep mishaps.Too firm – You’re up all-night counting...Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

This post is part of our new weekly “Office Hours” series, featuring career, workplace and leadership tips from females I admire. In this interview, my friend, Jamie Rutter, Head of Employee Social Media at United Airlines shares opportunities that have elevated her professional career, what keeps her motivated and engaged at work and at home and why it’s important to advocate for yourself. “Be useful, even when you don’t have to be. It’s as simple as...Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

It’s safe to say that 2020 was a year that nobody expected. With more time spent on Zoom and Facetime than with loved ones, many jobs lost and everyone’s mental health on the brink of destruction, this year has presented challenges that can feel downright impossible to overcome. And while I don’t want to downplay the devastation that so many people of the world have faced, I also think it’s important to acknowledge the good that has come out of this year. Personally,...Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr