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Bittersweet Contradictions
My favorite scene in the Barbie movie is America Ferrara's monologue. Her character, Gloria, deftly points out the many contradictions...

Ariana Friedlander
Jan 10, 20243 min read
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You are not alone
Seven years ago this month, my first book was released. When I wrote A Misfit Entrepreneur's Guide to Building a Business Your Way, I...

Ariana Friedlander
Nov 15, 20235 min read
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Something exciting is happening
If you've ever started a strawberry patch, you would know that it takes up to three years before you get to enjoy the fruits of your...

Ariana Friedlander
Jun 21, 20233 min read
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How do you want to feel?
How do you want to feel? This was the question asked in a recent HeartMath session I participated in that shifted so much for me. Because...

Ariana Friedlander
Mar 1, 20232 min read
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Still an important part of the story
Almost eleven years ago to the day, EntrepreNerds was born. I had launched Rosabella Consulting six months prior. At that time, I started...

Ariana Friedlander
Jan 25, 20234 min read
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Checked out
One of the things I’ve learned over the years is to pay attention to when people are or aren’t receptive to communication. There are...

Ariana Friedlander
Dec 28, 20222 min read
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Gaining perspective vs. Discounting feelings
A few years ago, a disgruntled and disturbed individual came to my friends' partner's workplace and opened fire. She got word of what was...

Ariana Friedlander
Aug 30, 20224 min read
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The One Thing You Can Do About Dueling Priorities - Work vs. Life
As I've navigated making a major medical decision for myself this year, I have felt like the poster child for your brain on stress. And...

Ariana Friedlander
May 10, 20223 min read
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"Every tree comes with its own adventure,"
Picking out a Christmas tree has been a source of stress in my life. It's silly but true. Every year we get a fresh cut tree, doing our...

Ariana Friedlander
Nov 30, 20214 min read
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Josh LaMar: Hypocrisy, Authenticity, and Building an Intentional Culture
Josh LaMar went on a sabbatical to recover from burnout working in tech and ended up co-founding Amplinate. In this Co-Creators in...

Ariana Friedlander
Sep 30, 20212 min read
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Your insecurity is biting me in the ass
"I'm just so disappointed. This project has turned out nothing like I envisioned it to be." As the leader relayed his feelings, the...

Ariana Friedlander
Aug 17, 20215 min read
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Redirecting the cascading effects of pain
A few years ago, whenever I experienced rejection I felt like I was being stabbed in the heart. Immediately, my thoughts spiraled into an...

Ariana Friedlander
Jul 29, 20213 min read
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The Beauty in "Oh No!" moments
A few years ago, I was bustling about my kitchen, putting clean dishes away while deep in thought. We have a sneaky cabinet that's tucked...

Ariana Friedlander
Jul 27, 20215 min read
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How to stop wasting time playing emotional whack-a-mole
Lynn was still new to the company when she participated in a team meeting that made her feel so awkward and uncomfortable she was about...

Ariana Friedlander
Jan 21, 20213 min read
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