When done poorly, conferences tend to be a brief glimmer of fun and inspo and then fade once we get back home - we forget the details and don't implement what we learned. But when done well, with proper planning - conferences can be LIFE CHANGING! It can be a chance to meet dream mentors and find dream jobs, up level your life and learn things that put you on a whole new trajectory. All it takes is a little extra thought and effort, so today I'm sharing my top 3 game changing tips for:

1. getting trips to conferences paid for: flight, hotel, food, etc

2. how to meet up with said dream jobs and mentors

3. networking turn offs: what to do and what not to do

+ miscellaneous logistical tips

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Solo connie is back for another chief complaints answering YOUR questions! This is our anonymous advice segment where you, fellow Pinchers, submit your questions for me to answer and give advice on - whether you're in an argument with a family member or have a dilemma with a friend or coworker, I'm here to make life a little less awkward. Today we answer 2 questions:

1. Help, I accidentally hurt my friend's feelings - what do I do?

2. How do I tell my coworker they smell

IG: @drconnieewang, @justaquickpinch - submit your chief complaints here!

Solo connie is back to answer a chief complaints that caught my eye in particular, because this is something challenging that I've had experience with in the past! I share my personal advice and take on what makes a situation with favoritism in the workplace better, and no BS advice for navigating our needs for justice. If you have a chief complaint of your own, submit to: @drconniewang on IG!

I asked, you answered! Here are 2 listener submitted "chief complaints" - our anonymous advice segment! The girlies came through and this week asked:

1. How do I tell my friend I'm sick of hearing about her work problems, while also balancing being a good friend

- I share the 4 friendship styles quiz so you can eval what friend type you are, and ask questions to evaluate how you really feel about this friendship. I also give you a script on how to address this!

2. How do I advocate for higher pay

- I share the practical tips I learned from personal experience + negotiation tactics I learned from Ryan Serhant

@drconniewang, @justaquickpinch

no more awkward silences, these are the small talk news stories you need to know this week ft. my husband jimmy! We break down the following news stories for the hottest conversations this week:

00:00 - 2:58: pro, con, deal breaker - if he only takes baths

3:00 - 8:45: a hotel on the moon https://people.com/gru-space-startup-open-hotel-on-the-moon-by-2032-despicable-me-11892604

8:45 - 17:08: how much the taipei 101 climber got paid by netflix https://www.eonline.com/news/1427699/alex-honnold-taipei-101-free-solo-how-much-was-he-paid

17:17 - end: buzzball's $35k ring for auction https://people.com/buzzballz-releasing-35k-9-carat-ring-shaped-like-one-of-its-circular-containers-11890192

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GUILT - it's something we know all too well, and as high achievers it's the thing we think helps us succeed when in reality its the very thing that holds us back

we think we have to suffer for success, we think we have to struggle to make things worth it, and we think we don't deserve to enjoy time off and self care

today's episode is my attempt to help you put down those heavy feelings of guilt and just allow yourself to have a new perspective on why its important:

- to allow yourself to cancel plans

- to allow yourself to take time off

- to allow yourself to not have all the answers

- to allow yourself to not be where you want to be yet

- to allow yourself to feel out of control

so join me and put it down, it's heavy <3

@justaquickpinch, @drconniewang

You submitted, we answered! Our advice segment, Chief Complaints is back ft. my husband Jimmy to answer 2 age old timing related questions:

1. How long should I give a job that I don't like?

2. When to move in with a partner?

We break down our best relationship + career advice and hope to make you laugh along the way!

@justaquickpinch, @drconniewang

No more awkward silences! We are ringing in the new year with your weekly small talk news ft. my husband Jimmy! This we we break down:

- the newest McDonald's McRib lawsuit, fav school lunches, early 2000s school memories: https://people.com/mcdonalds-faces-class-action-lawsuit-over-fan-favorite-mcrib-sandwich-11879035

- The NYE ball drop for the first time ever in HISTORY happening twice: https://www.today.com/life/holidays/times-square-ball-drop-lit-twice-new-years-eve-2026-rcna251711

- McCormick's 2026 spice of the year revealed: https://people.com/mcdonalds-faces-class-action-lawsuit-over-fan-favorite-mcrib-sandwich-11879035

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With 2026 around the corner, we're all thinking about how to make next year our best one yet. I recently stumbled across and LOVED the book Captivate by Vanessa Van Edwards and have been dying to share what I learned with you guys because first impressions are such a huge part of everything we do, so why not start the new year with our best foot forward! Here are 3 science proven body language hacks to feel more confident, become more successful, and achieve all the goals you have and more. Check out the book for more and hope you enjoy!

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If you feel like you're on a hamster wheel of having a lot to do on your day off but also wanting to catch up with friends, today's episode is the perfect way to mix fun and productivity, these are 10 easy ways to take care of that to do list while also meeting up with friends, "parallel playing" if you will or body doubling as it's called. There's been recent talk of "admin days" which is also similar. If you're a high achieving person that feels like they just dont have enough time in the day, this ep is for you

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