Are blogs for women bad?

On Forbes, I examine whether or not blogs for women are doing more harm than good: "Why Blogs for Women Are Bad for Women."

Feeling disempowered? Great. There’s a blog for that. They will tell you that it’s not you. It’s the patriarchy. Didn’t get that raise, make less than your male coworkers, can’t figure out how to negotiate your way into the salary you want? Don’t worry. There’s a blog that will explain to you this is due to male sexism, that it has nothing to do with you, that there are other sisters here who have gone through what you’ve gone through, and, (wo)man, do they feel you.

[READ, IMAGE]

I'm a winner

Want to know how to become an award-winning blogger like me? In my latest post on Forbes, I share the wisdom that has made me a household name and an overnight billionaire.

The other day, someone asked me how I became an award-winning blogger. They asked me this because I had mentioned that in 2008, my blog, which, at that time, was The Reverse Cowgirl, was named one of the best blogs of the year by TIME.com.

I was stumped. Usually, I am not without an answer. Most of the time, any answer is better than no answer at all. There is nothing stupider sounding than someone saying, “I don’t know.” Also, it suggests you have no ability to think on your feet.

So, how did I end up an award-winning blogger?

[READ, IMAGE]

The journalist who wore cat ears

I offered $100 to a young female journalist to write a guest post on my Forbes blog PINK SLIPPED. This is her story.

I just served three men their dinners, and now they want me to pose. My feet hurt from waiting tables all day, but I respect their wishes and curtsy in my ruffled petticoat. One man takes his camera out and I have to remind him that photos are a dollar. He hands me a sweaty bill and asks if he can be in the photo, too. I straighten my cat ears and stretch my face into a smile.

Just two more hours, I tell myself.

[READ, behind-the-scenes]

Molly does me

The awesome Molly Crabapple is doing a series called "Sixty Six: Portraits of Sixty Six Friends Who Awe Me," and I am thrilled to be included.

I think of this portrait as I'm debating whether or not to punch someone in the eye, but I'm not sure I have the time.

Thanks, Molly!

The secret to job interviews

This week's most popular post on my Forbes blog PINK SLIPPED was: "How to Fail at a Job Interview."

People tell themselves their “experience,” their successes-filled resume, and their above-par interviewing skills are what will get them the job. That’s simply not true. It’s what people want to believe because if that were true, they could quantify why one person gets hired and why another does not.

Interviews are like two dogs sniffing one another’s butts. Either you click. Or you don’t.

[READ]