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Meeting Warren Again, Hating Bezos Again

September 17, 2019 by WendyB

Last night, Democratic presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren gave a rousing speech in New York City’s Washington Square Park. I was there with my fellow activist friends Debra and Susan. We all agreed that Warren gave off the energy of a winner. View this post on Instagram Sound up! Walking onstage to @dollyparton ‘s #9to5…

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Filed Under: Business, In the News, politics Tagged With: elizabeth warren, fuck amazon, fuck jeff bezos, presidential candidates, vote democrat

Flashback: The Agony and Ecstasy of a Small Business

August 23, 2019 by WendyB

Yesterday’s post about the challenges of combining art and commerce reminded me of an essay about small business that I wrote for the Huffington Post in 2012. And, like I said recently, it’s occurred to me that I need to republish all my Huffington Post pieces on this blog, because they could vanish at any…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, Business, education, get smart, journalism, prices, The Bitchtastic Guide to Business™, Words of Wisdom Tagged With: flashback friday, huffington post, small business advice

Wednesday’s Video: I Couldn’t Fool Eryn a 4th Time!

July 3, 2019 by WendyB

Well, this is awkward! In today’s video, I brag about about my ability to plan a surprise for someone, and then I fail to surprise my target. I’m going to put the blame on my right-hand woman Eryn, who was also my would-be victim. She didn’t give me much time to work with. Planning a…

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Filed Under: Business, Eryn Patton, video Tagged With: new job

#NOPE of the Day: Bad Jewelry-Biz Tweets

April 25, 2019 by WendyB

I swear that I spent a good part of yesterday frozen in the cringe position. View this post on Instagram LMAO!!! This is how you know you’ve been on a controversial industry panel. When someone captures you at this moment and it symbolizes the whole event for them. 😹😹😹😹 cc @_eryn_elizabeth @therealbernmack #halp #goldconference #jewelrybusiness…

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Filed Under: #NOPE of the Day, Business, feminism, In the News, journalism

Every Bacio Della Morte Begins With K

April 23, 2019 by WendyB

The New York Times still has some great reporters, despite itself, and Taffy Brodesser-Akner is one of them. Her New York Times Magazine story about gender discrimination and sexual abuse at jewelry-industry giant Signet Jewelers’ Sterling division — and the resulting class-action lawsuit — is a must-read. Keep in mind, plenty of facts about the…

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Filed Under: Business Tagged With: signet jewelers, sterling jewelers

Fashion Repeats Itself: High-Heel Flip Flops

April 8, 2019 by WendyB

Emilia Petrarca, fashion writer for New York Magazine’s The Cut blog, recently alerted Twitter to two pairs of high-heel flip flops. Heeled flip-flops are coming pic.twitter.com/3xqOvLN3Kx — Emilia Petrarca (@EmiliaPetrarca) April 2, 2019 Both pairs are made out of leather, so it’s probably more accurate to call them “thong sandals” than “high-heel flip flops,” which…

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Filed Under: Business, Fashion, Fashion Repeats Itself, fashion trends, get smart, shoes, Words of Wisdom Tagged With: glossier, into the gloss, julep, sigerson morrison, tavi gevinson

And the Best Super Bowl Ad of 2019 Is …

February 3, 2019 by WendyB

To be honest, I barely looked at the game. I was there just for Cardi B’s Pepsi commercial — and she was barely in it! — so I was gratified by Burger King’s 45-second-long ad starring the late Andy Warhol. I appreciate expensive corporate risk-taking … when it causes no harm. How many people watching…

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Filed Under: art, Arts & Entertainment, Business, In the News, sports Tagged With: andy warhol, super bowl 2019

Wednesday’s Video: Advice About Advice

January 23, 2019 by WendyB

I’m continuing my series of YouTube videos about business issues and my advice for this week is to be … wary of advice. Naturally, my advice is an exception to the rule. You should trust me 100%! As I explain in the video, I didn’t take all the bad advice I was offered over the…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, advice, Business, education, The Bitchtastic Guide to Business™, video, Words of Wisdom Tagged With: consultants, economies of scale

Wednesday’s Video: BS Your Way Through a Business Plan

January 16, 2019 by WendyB

People considering entrepreneurship often ask me if they need a business plan. My answer is, yes, you should have one. My caveat is that it will probably be complete bullshit. Yep, lots of business plans that are full of optimistic bullshit, and that’s true whether they are drawn up by a one-person company or by…

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Filed Under: advice, Business, education, get smart, The Bitchtastic Guide to Business™, video, Words of Wisdom Tagged With: business plans

Wednesday’s Video: Career Advice for Disruptive Times

January 9, 2019 by WendyB

My latest YouTube video is a continuation of my series of job and business tips. This time, I’m sharing what I’ve learned from the my own surprising career path, which took me from journalism to jewelry design. Today I reveal the faulty logic behind two bits of conventional wisdom: That NOT having a Plan B…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, Business, education, get smart, The Bitchtastic Guide to Business™, video, vintage WendyB photos Tagged With: aol, business advice, career advice, entrepreneurs, people magazine, time magazine

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Award-winning designer of fine jewelry inspired by women's history and pop culture. A former journalist who writes about jewelry, fashion, medieval history, news, feminism, dogs, cats and whatever else is on her mind. Blogging since 2007.
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