Phoebe Mertens

Phoebe Mertens is a writer, speaker, and strategist who has helped dozens of female-founded and led companies reach success in areas such a finance, tech, science, and fashion. Her keen eye for detail and her innovative approach to modern womanhood makes her one of the most sought-out in her industry, and there's nothing she loves more than to see these companies shine. With an MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business and features in Forbes and Fast Company she Phoebe has proven she knows her stuff. While she doesn't use social media, she does have a private Instagram just to look at pictures of cats.

14 Telltale Signs You’re Only Pretending to Be Happy in Your Relationship

We’ve all heard that relationships take work, but there’s a difference between working on your relationship and working to convince yourself you’re happy in it. Let’s look into the signs that you might be performing contentment rather than actually experiencing it. 1. You Overcompensate on Social Media You spend more time making your relationship look…

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Powerful Principles Successful People from Humble Beginnings Live By

Everyone loves a good “started from the bottom” story, but what’s rarely discussed are the unwritten rules that guided these journeys. Let’s dive into the core principles that people who built success from scratch live by—not the Instagram-worthy quotes, but the real truths that transformed their lives. 1. The Discomfort Principle Successful people from modest…

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17 Ways to Put a Spouse Who Blames You For Everything in Their Place

Let’s have a heart-to-heart about that spouse of yours who thinks you’re personally responsible for everything from their bad hair days to global warming. You know the drill—somehow you’re the mastermind behind every mishap, the architect of all inconveniences, and the reason why their coffee isn’t quite the right temperature. It’s time to address these…

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Signs You Always Depend on Others for Happiness and How to Change It Forever

There’s a difference between enjoying people’s company and needing it to feel whole. If your emotional well-being feels like it’s always in someone else’s hands, let’s talk about breaking free from that dependency. Here are the signs you’re outsourcing your happiness—and more importantly, how to take back control. 1. You’re Everyone’s Emotional Weather Vane Your…

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