Laura Vrcek

Copywriters and graphic designers learn how to give and receive feedback on creative work organically. It’s such a large part of their jobs that interacting with colleagues in this manner becomes second nature. But not every role allots as many opportunities for giving constructive feedback on creative work. That said, I thought I'd share a few tricks for queueing up feedback so your thoughts are delivered in a way that...

“Don’t expect others to hold your boundaries for you.” This advice from psychotherapist Tina Gilbertson seems like common sense for our personal lives, but what about in our work lives? This is a particularly complex challenge, as overworked millennials often take pride in self-sacrifice in the name of career development...

After speaking on Columbia’s Life After the MFA panel earlier this year, I connected with a student who was on the cusp of completing her MFA in Creative Writing. She had just a few months left to go and was curious to hear what it’s like to write for brands. Our conversation stemmed from the fact that many MFA programs fall short in teaching their students about the practical application of writing in business settings...

How to critique your partner without criticizing. We get the weigh-in from relationship coach and clinical psychologist Dr. Jessica Higgins.

Here are a few steps to take the next time you’re upset by something political (or not) posted by a friend or family member you care about.

We’ve all heard it—Americans work more than the rest of the world. According to the U.S. Travel Association report “Overwhelmed America: Why Don’t We Use Our Earned Leave?” four in ten workers don’t use their paid time off in its entirety due to a range of barriers, from not wanting to return to a “mountain of work” to feeling like using all their PTO gives off the impression that they’re not fully dedicated to their jobs. On the contrary, we feel so dedicated to our careers and ea...

Making the jump from an in-house role to full-time freelancer can be terrifying. But once you get through the initial scare and get rolling, you’ll realize the security you felt working for a company full-time is actually a bit of an illusion...

It’s easy to convince yourself that in order to meditate, write, create, or do a number of other important-for-your-sanity things, you must first clean your space, sanitize your yoga mat, have your first two cups of coffee, etc. But are we really improving our chances of getting the thing done with needless pre-work?

Regardless of gender, religion, or politics, every teen should read these books before making their way out into the world.

It was around that time in our sibling-history that I’d driven the long, winding backroad to my brother’s home for what I’d hoped to be a happy visit...

We all have aging parents and must deal with their ailments as they come, trying not to think too far ahead in fear of whatever challenge will come next...

Small businesses shouldn’t be called startups, not every sandwich justifies the specialized name of “sub,” and there’s nothing worse than when a single-person company calls its owner “CEO.” But...

In today’s iterative, digital world, placeholder copy can no longer replace the need for strategic collaboration from the get-go.

Making the transition from individual contributor to manager for the first time can be challenging yet ultimately rewarding when navigated with grace.

Conqueror of creative ventures left and right, Bri Emery takes the cake when it comes to ladies who have the Best Job Ever.