by chellie | May 1, 2026 | empowering women, Leadership & Culture, Reel Leadership
The sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is set to release today, May 1, 2026, nearly two decades after the original. So it’s the perfect time to revisit the leadership lessons behind one of the most iconic workplace stories of our generation. Because while the fashion...
by chellie | Apr 15, 2026 | empowering women, Leadership & Culture, personal branding, Reel Leadership
There’s a moment in Working Girl that still hits just as hard today as it did in the late 80s. Tess McGill has the idea. She does the work. She sees the opportunity. And then someone else presents it as their own. If you’ve ever been overlooked, underestimated,...
by chellie | Mar 10, 2026 | Leadership & Culture, Reel Leadership
With a new installment of Dirty Dancing in development, I’ve been thinking about why this movie still resonates decades later. It’s not just the music. It’s not just the lift. It’s not even just that unforgettable line. It’s the transformation. At the beginning of the...
by chellie | Oct 21, 2025 | Career Branding, personal growth, Professional Development
Let’s be honest, no one wakes up hoping to be known as the person holding the team back. But far too often, professionals accidentally sabotage their reputation (and potential) with just a few poorly chosen words. In my years coaching professionals through...
by chellie | Apr 15, 2025 | Corporate Culture
Happy Tax Day! (Said no one ever.) We all know April 15th means forms, filing, and maybe a little financial pain. But while you’re thinking about what’s coming out of your bank account today, let’s talk about something else that’s quietly costing you (and your...