Milwaukee has a plethora of amazing cafes, coffeeshops, and meeting spaces for any occasion. Check out this (absolutely non-exhaustive) list of our favorites, across the city. Be sure to include your favorites in the Comments below!

One of the distinguishing features of a first generation professional is the intersection of a “non-traditional” career journey with your unique personal and professional background. While it may be tempting to diminish one’s first generation status in lieu of assimilating to a new environment, consider that your identity can meaningfully impact your work and inspire those around you. By bringing your whole self to work, you will not only stay true to your values and goals, but also share your insight and leverage your point of view. In this Article, we touch on the benefits of bringing your whole identity to work as a first generation young professional.

Networking is an essential skill for first generation professionals. As we have discussed in prior Articles, your approach to networking may differ depending on your goals for the event, the group within which you are connecting, or even the event at which you are networking. In this Article, we give you 10 more advanced considerations to continue honing your networking skills.

Burnout has been highlighted recently, as the pandemic amplified both work and life-related stressors and left busy professionals with few ways to manage the added stress. According to the World Health Organization, burnout is characterized by three dimensions: feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion, increased mental distance from one’s job or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job, and reduced professional efficacy. In this Article, we will discuss four signs of burnout and five ways to manage or reduce burnout in your career.

A personal Board of Directors is a small group of trusted mentors, colleagues, or friends that will advise you throughout your career, according to their individual skillsets and experience. This select group of will consist of honest and educated advisors, not necessarily mentors, to whom you can reach out with specific questions or issues as they arise. In this Article, we will discuss how you can select and engage a personal Board of Directors to build relationships and advance your career.