Kelsey Manning
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New York, NY, United States
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I Didn't Check My Email Until 11:00 AM for a Week—Here’s What I Learned
I don’t do morning routines. The only thing I do every day is groggily roll over and check my email. According to everything I’ve ever read on the subject, that's terrible for your productivity. So I vowed that for one week, I wouldn’t look at my inbox until 11:00 AM. I could survive. Right? → Read More
19 Nonfiction Books By Female Authors For Your 2018 Reading List
For years, men have dominated the canon and 2018 is poised to change that. Our selection of must-reads for 2018 is proof that the future, and present, is female. We started with fiction picks (all... → Read More
20 Fiction Books By Female Authors For Your 2018 Reading List
Hello Dear Readers, Kelsey here—Levo contributor and professional book lover (otherwise known as a Digital Marketing Manager for Simon and Schuster). One of the perks of my job is having a network... → Read More
7 Books To Add To Your TBR (To Be Read) Pile This Fall
As much as it hurts to even think about a time without bathing suits, beaches, and rooftop frosé, there is one thing that eases the pain of chilling temperatures and fuller work weeks—Fall book... → Read More
10 Things We All Say At Work That Can Undermine Our Confidence
When I saw the recent Fast Company headline, “This Three-Word Phrase Is Subtly Undermining Your Authority,” I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it wasn’t “to be honest.” “To be honest,” Judith... → Read More
5 Awkward Moments Everyone Encounters When They Ask For A Raise—And How To Deal With Them
Fact of life: Asking for a raise can be very uncomfortable. Fact of life: You're going to need to do it anyway. And again. And again. And again. The best thing you can do to hedge the discomfort... → Read More
Everything 20-Somethings Should Know About Asking For More Money
As And #Ask4More month comes to a close, we know we've been dishing out a lot of advice when it comes to asking for more. So we wanted to compile everything you need to know in one place, so you... → Read More
8 Things To Buy Before Your First Real Job
I know, I know, you're not making any money yet—what am I doing telling you to buy things?? But there are some items that really will make life easier once you start your first job. Maybe you can... → Read More
8 Boss Women Who Started Their Careers After 30
Whatever side of 30 you're on, if you've found your way to this site, I'm willing to bet you're the type of woman who puts a certain amount of pressure on herself. Who, perhaps, dreads the release... → Read More
30 Books You Should Read Before You Turn 30
In college, my major was basically "reading." It was called the Program of Liberal Studies, and at its core was a series of seminars in which we read, discussed, and wrote papers about a large... → Read More
5 Signs You're Not Getting Paid What You Deserve
Make no mistake—trying to figure out how your salary stacks up to that of others in your field is a challenge. The unavoidable fact is: people get cagey when it comes to talking money. (Personally,... → Read More
25 Ways To Radically Change Your Mood In An Instant
I know. It's been a rough day. It feels like this mood has settled in for the next few hours at least, like the only thing to do is wallow in your sadness/frustration/anxiety and listen to "When I... → Read More
25 Passive-Aggressive Comments People Make In Every Office
When tasked with compiling a list of passive-aggressive comments people make in the office, I thought to myself, "This might be difficult—how many could there possibly be?" And then I started... → Read More
What It Actually Feels Like to Be 23 and Living at Home
It’s that awkward time when you’re working full-time but still living at home. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. → Read More
8 Successful People’s Advice for Soon-to-Be Grads
We've rounded up some of the best advice for new grads. → Read More
Oh Yes, You Can Fake an Outgoing Personality at Work
Introverts: remain calm. You are fantastic—smart, observant, focused, responsible, flexible, all-around a joy to work with. This title does not mean we think you should change your personality, because you shouldn’t. We need you, and to be honest, an all-extrovert world sounds utterly exhausting.... → Read More
The Pros and Cons of Exercising Before and After Work
Early birds can never seem to say enough about the joys of morning exercise. Like we get it, you’re super awake right now. But if you’re not a morning person, waking up an extra hour and a half earlier sounds not only like torture, but also physically impossible. So is it just a matter of persona... → Read More
The Pros and Cons of Exercising Before and After Work
Early birds can never seem to say enough about the joys of morning exercise. Like we get it, you’re super awake right now. But if you’re not a morning person, waking up an extra hour and a half earlier sounds not only like torture, but also physically impossible. So is it just a matter of persona... → Read More
The 12 Most Powerful Feminist Moments in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
If you weren't already hooked on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, you will be now. → Read More
The Art of Writing a Thank You Note After an Interview
Top career experts explain the importance of writing a thank you note after interviews—and exactly what you should say. → Read More