At Her Desk started at my desk in midtown Manhattan with my close friend and colleague. As young women working in the financial services industry, we were used to being in a predominantly all-boys club. We have mentors and sponsors but truthfully, we leaned on each other for honest and direct advice on how to navigate the challenges we faced.
We realized the need for a resource for young, ambitious women that need a little help getting to the next level. At Her Desk was built for women who are full of hustle and drive but who often face self-doubt and have questions on how to best tackle certain situations.
How do I find my voice in meetings? Is it okay to cry at work? What happens if my co-worker takes credit for my hard work? How do I find a sponsor? What is it really like to work from home?
These are the types of questions that we aim to address through our own experiences and through our network of like-minded women (and men!) At Her Desk serves as a metaphor for wherever your work space may be. We have all felt alone or doubtful as we sit at our "desks."
We certainly don't have all the answers, so if you are interested in writing / sharing your experiences with us, I’d love to hear from you!
-Andrea
