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Melissa Herron's Side Hustle is Fighting for Women in the Sandwich Generation

Determined to keep women in the workforce, this global marketing leader started a movement to rewrite the rules of managing career and caregiving.

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A day in the life of a freelance marketing strategist

Meet Tasha Prados, an award-winning freelance marketer & digital nomad who started her own consultancy as a marketing strategist.

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Revitalizing our workforce: how we got PTO right

What do you do when you notice burnout on your team despite your unlimited time off policy? For We Are Rosie, the answer was mandatory PTO.

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How to save for retirement as a freelancer

Saving for retirement as a freelancer or self-employed isn't always easy—but it is important. 3 experts share tips for creating your plan.

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3 fears I faced before going independent, and how I’m thriving past them

Marketer Shandice Stallworth discusses the fears of launching your freelance or consulting career, and how she overcame them.

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How Marie Philemon’s non-linear career path led her to become a creative operations powerhouse

Creative operations leader Marie Philemon shares the story of how she found her niche in marketing through a non-linear career path.

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Getting a head start on marketing agility with niche expertise and flex talent

The pandemic fueled demand for independent marketers, with platforms like We Are Rosie connecting brands to flexible, skilled talent for the new era of digital marketing.

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New year, new goals: four ways to level up your gig search in 2021

Career coach Cheresa Fewell advises job seekers to optimize LinkedIn, attend webinars, invest in learning and personal branding, and build authentic virtual connections.

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The ad world got the memo on inclusion. Clients, what stand will you take?

Kat Gordon urges brands to support agency diversity by avoiding practices that hinder inclusion and creativity.

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Flex Execs: Everything to know about interim & fractional CMOs

Hiring an interim or fractional CMO can help you pivot, scale, and solve big problems. Learn more about what they do and how to work with one.

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Marketing agency vs in-house: which is right for you?

Our experts share what to consider when deciding on a marketing agency vs in-house approach for your brand or company.

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When the economy is in flux, think flex

Building a layered workforce and using flex talent can help companies navigate economic uncertainty with agility and resilience.

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How async communication unlocks the autonomous future of work – an interview with Tammy Bjelland

Asynchronous communication boosts productivity, reduces burnout, and supports flexible remote work when balanced with real-time interaction and strong leadership.

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7 brain health tips to increase creativity & cognition in a remote world

Brain health boosts focus and creativity. Stay active, social, organized, and healthy to thrive while working remotely.

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5 mindset shifts to transform your organization into a networked powerhouse

A few simple mindset shifts can help you transform your organization into a networked powerhouse—a more human and effective way of working.

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Where are all the funny women at work?

Bias often discourages women from using humor at work, but embracing it boosts connection, creativity, and leadership. Workplaces should normalize and celebrate women’s humor to build inclusive, positive cultures.

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How to prep for a marketing job interview

If you have a marketing job interview scheduled, congrats! This guide will help you prepare with top questions & tips from our career experts.

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Managing freelancers: 5 tips for success

Managing freelancers is different from managing full-time employees. Follow these tips to help your freelancers do their best work & thrive.

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LinkedIn for freelance marketers: 7 ways to get noticed

Make it easy for clients to find you. Learn how to standout on LinkedIn with our best practices and top tips for freelance marketers.

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5 leadership lessons from my first 5 years as a founder and CEO

Five years after launching We Are Rosie, founder Stephanie Nadi Olson shares her five biggest lessons on leadership.

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Go big or go home: the Barika Phillips Bell motto

Marketing executive Barika Phillips Bell tells us how she build her career as a data-driven marketer and ended up launching her own company.

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Where are they now? Meet the very first Rosies.

Meet the first We Are Rosie community members (aka Rosies) and learn where their careers in marketing have taken them in the last five years.

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A fresh start: Building new HR policies that ensure safety, clarity and can foster trust in the workplace

As offices reopen, companies must rebuild cultures of respect with clear policies, training, and reporting to ensure safety for all.

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The power behind future successful DEI initiatives will come from autonomous workers

Diversity drives innovation. By fostering autonomy, flexibility, and a results-focused culture, organizations can empower diverse teams to collaborate, think freely, and naturally spark innovation.

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With the future of media in flux, here’s how to harness the power of newsletters

Email newsletters help creators share ideas, build audiences, and grow through consistent, authentic writing.

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Independent contractor vs. employee: what’s happened to Labor Dept. guidelines on the difference?

As a freelancer, it's important to know whether you should be classified as an independent contractor vs employee before taking on a project.

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8 things we learned this year about the future of work in marketing

Some have called 2022 "The Year of the Career," with many important ideas and lessons that are shaping the future of work in 2023 and beyond.

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Meet Amy Bell, the 2022 Freelancer of the Year

The 2022 Freelancer of the Year, Amy Bell, is a copywriter of 15+ years who found growth in her marketing career by becoming a Rosie.

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Keeping your community alive: How your company can be more inclusive in a remote world

Wondering how to be inclusive at work? Remote and hybrid work options are a start, but building an inclusive culture doesn’t end there.

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What two veterans of the “future of work” have to say about employee engagement, and why it matters more than ever

Employee experience is key to brand success, requiring equal engagement for employees and agile talent to build loyalty and flexibility.

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There’s no place for unpaid interview assignments in the future of work

Companies use interview assignments' to evaluate candidates, but there are more equitable approaches to finding the right person for the job.

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