Kara is still ticking
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Disrupting K-12 education inequity by day 📚
Writing about midlife women owning their power by night 🖥️
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Writing about midlife women owning their power by night 🖥️
Subscribe here 👉 https://karastern.substack.com/
Michelle Obama became First Lady at 45.
And for the past 15 years, she's been giving us a masterclass in owning your power.
I've spent hundreds of hours studying her journey, from books to podcasts to speeches.
Here are 4 power moves from MO that shatter every myth about midlife women:
And for the past 15 years, she's been giving us a masterclass in owning your power.
I've spent hundreds of hours studying her journey, from books to podcasts to speeches.
Here are 4 power moves from MO that shatter every myth about midlife women:
January 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Michelle Obama became First Lady at 45.
And for the past 15 years, she's been giving us a masterclass in owning your power.
I've spent hundreds of hours studying her journey, from books to podcasts to speeches.
Here are 4 power moves from MO that shatter every myth about midlife women:
And for the past 15 years, she's been giving us a masterclass in owning your power.
I've spent hundreds of hours studying her journey, from books to podcasts to speeches.
Here are 4 power moves from MO that shatter every myth about midlife women:
I spent 20 years in K-12 schools.
Then I pivoted to EdTech in my 50s.
Everyone talks about how hard change is at our age.
But what if #GenX women are actually perfectly positioned for these pivots?
Here's what my journey taught me about owning change after 50:
Then I pivoted to EdTech in my 50s.
Everyone talks about how hard change is at our age.
But what if #GenX women are actually perfectly positioned for these pivots?
Here's what my journey taught me about owning change after 50:
January 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I spent 20 years in K-12 schools.
Then I pivoted to EdTech in my 50s.
Everyone talks about how hard change is at our age.
But what if #GenX women are actually perfectly positioned for these pivots?
Here's what my journey taught me about owning change after 50:
Then I pivoted to EdTech in my 50s.
Everyone talks about how hard change is at our age.
But what if #GenX women are actually perfectly positioned for these pivots?
Here's what my journey taught me about owning change after 50:
Good morning to all #GenX women who used to make one roll of Kodak film last six months but now take 47 pics of the same sunrise from their bathroom window 😝
January 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Good morning to all #GenX women who used to make one roll of Kodak film last six months but now take 47 pics of the same sunrise from their bathroom window 😝
I’m 58.
The way the world responds to #womenover50 has shocked me.
Here are 3 things I wish I knew about my career when I was 48.
The way the world responds to #womenover50 has shocked me.
Here are 3 things I wish I knew about my career when I was 48.
January 11, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I’m 58.
The way the world responds to #womenover50 has shocked me.
Here are 3 things I wish I knew about my career when I was 48.
The way the world responds to #womenover50 has shocked me.
Here are 3 things I wish I knew about my career when I was 48.
In 1973, when women couldn't get credit cards without a man's signature...
A 29-year-old woman demanded equal pay -- and got it.
By the time #GenX girls discovered her in the 70s?
She'd built an empire that changed women's sports forever.
Here's how one tennis rebel paved the way for all of us:
A 29-year-old woman demanded equal pay -- and got it.
By the time #GenX girls discovered her in the 70s?
She'd built an empire that changed women's sports forever.
Here's how one tennis rebel paved the way for all of us:
January 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
In 1973, when women couldn't get credit cards without a man's signature...
A 29-year-old woman demanded equal pay -- and got it.
By the time #GenX girls discovered her in the 70s?
She'd built an empire that changed women's sports forever.
Here's how one tennis rebel paved the way for all of us:
A 29-year-old woman demanded equal pay -- and got it.
By the time #GenX girls discovered her in the 70s?
She'd built an empire that changed women's sports forever.
Here's how one tennis rebel paved the way for all of us:
December 20, 2024 at 5:51 AM
How are you spending your 'one wild and precious life'?
I just rearranged the silverware in the dishwasher so it's all facing in the same direction.
I just rearranged the silverware in the dishwasher so it's all facing in the same direction.
December 17, 2024 at 6:58 PM
How are you spending your 'one wild and precious life'?
I just rearranged the silverware in the dishwasher so it's all facing in the same direction.
I just rearranged the silverware in the dishwasher so it's all facing in the same direction.
🧬 GROUNDBREAKING STUDY: Toddlers and teens are the same species
• Both refuse to wear coats when cold
• Both trash living rooms
• Both "not tired" while literally falling asleep standing up
Source: Have 3 teens, just babysat toddlers for 4 days
#ParentingScience #TeensAreJustTallToddlers
• Both refuse to wear coats when cold
• Both trash living rooms
• Both "not tired" while literally falling asleep standing up
Source: Have 3 teens, just babysat toddlers for 4 days
#ParentingScience #TeensAreJustTallToddlers
December 10, 2024 at 1:06 PM
🧬 GROUNDBREAKING STUDY: Toddlers and teens are the same species
• Both refuse to wear coats when cold
• Both trash living rooms
• Both "not tired" while literally falling asleep standing up
Source: Have 3 teens, just babysat toddlers for 4 days
#ParentingScience #TeensAreJustTallToddlers
• Both refuse to wear coats when cold
• Both trash living rooms
• Both "not tired" while literally falling asleep standing up
Source: Have 3 teens, just babysat toddlers for 4 days
#ParentingScience #TeensAreJustTallToddlers
December 9, 2024 at 8:19 AM
I was a school leader for double digit years
This is what I tell my kids: “School is a game. And you need to learn to play the game well, just like you do with say Fortnite. If you’re not doing well in a class because you don’t like the teacher, you’re not playing the game well.”
#parenting
This is what I tell my kids: “School is a game. And you need to learn to play the game well, just like you do with say Fortnite. If you’re not doing well in a class because you don’t like the teacher, you’re not playing the game well.”
#parenting
December 5, 2024 at 11:53 AM
I was a school leader for double digit years
This is what I tell my kids: “School is a game. And you need to learn to play the game well, just like you do with say Fortnite. If you’re not doing well in a class because you don’t like the teacher, you’re not playing the game well.”
#parenting
This is what I tell my kids: “School is a game. And you need to learn to play the game well, just like you do with say Fortnite. If you’re not doing well in a class because you don’t like the teacher, you’re not playing the game well.”
#parenting
I asked AI for comebacks to use at Thanksgiving dinner so you don't have to.
Plus: A gratitude list for people who hate gratitude lists, and your emergency #K-drama escape guide. 🦃
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Because sometimes 'pivoting to the gravy' is the only survival strategy we've got.
Plus: A gratitude list for people who hate gratitude lists, and your emergency #K-drama escape guide. 🦃
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Because sometimes 'pivoting to the gravy' is the only survival strategy we've got.
STILL. TICKING.
The Thanksgiving Edition 2024 🫣
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November 27, 2024 at 10:31 PM
I asked AI for comebacks to use at Thanksgiving dinner so you don't have to.
Plus: A gratitude list for people who hate gratitude lists, and your emergency #K-drama escape guide. 🦃
secure.smore.com/n/pvwqj-stil...
Because sometimes 'pivoting to the gravy' is the only survival strategy we've got.
Plus: A gratitude list for people who hate gratitude lists, and your emergency #K-drama escape guide. 🦃
secure.smore.com/n/pvwqj-stil...
Because sometimes 'pivoting to the gravy' is the only survival strategy we've got.
Job hunting after 50? A Gen X woman's unfiltered guide:
Your resume isn't your memoir. Focus on impact from recent roles. Revenue numbers, growth stats, scale. Last 10 years matter most.
Over 10 years' experience? We're highlighting 2-3 roles max.
Your resume isn't your memoir. Focus on impact from recent roles. Revenue numbers, growth stats, scale. Last 10 years matter most.
Over 10 years' experience? We're highlighting 2-3 roles max.
November 24, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Job hunting after 50? A Gen X woman's unfiltered guide:
Your resume isn't your memoir. Focus on impact from recent roles. Revenue numbers, growth stats, scale. Last 10 years matter most.
Over 10 years' experience? We're highlighting 2-3 roles max.
Your resume isn't your memoir. Focus on impact from recent roles. Revenue numbers, growth stats, scale. Last 10 years matter most.
Over 10 years' experience? We're highlighting 2-3 roles max.
Saturday double feature:
Mr. Plankton episode 1 + new Louise Penny. One has noodles, one has chocolate croissants, both have mysterious characters making questionable choices. This is basically my perfect weekend.
Also, now I want noodles. And a better coat. How about you?
#kdrama #booksky
Mr. Plankton episode 1 + new Louise Penny. One has noodles, one has chocolate croissants, both have mysterious characters making questionable choices. This is basically my perfect weekend.
Also, now I want noodles. And a better coat. How about you?
#kdrama #booksky
November 23, 2024 at 2:31 PM
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Are you presenting at #SXSWEDU?
I cannot crack the code. 2 years & 3 submissions waitlisted then denied.
Would LOVE tips if you've got some!
I cannot crack the code. 2 years & 3 submissions waitlisted then denied.
Would LOVE tips if you've got some!
November 21, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Are you presenting at #SXSWEDU?
I cannot crack the code. 2 years & 3 submissions waitlisted then denied.
Would LOVE tips if you've got some!
I cannot crack the code. 2 years & 3 submissions waitlisted then denied.
Would LOVE tips if you've got some!
#parenting #menopause #midlife #agingparents #sandwich #whatsAI #eyeroll #k-drama #booksky
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STILL. TICKING.
Hey there 👋 I'm Kara - and I'm right here in the middle of it all with you: Parenting across the great divide (one launched and three...
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November 21, 2024 at 1:48 PM
#parenting #menopause #midlife #agingparents #sandwich #whatsAI #eyeroll #k-drama #booksky
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Are you presenting at #SXSWEDU?
I cannot crack the code. 2 years & 3 submissions waitlisted then denied.
Would LOVE tips if you've got some!
I cannot crack the code. 2 years & 3 submissions waitlisted then denied.
Would LOVE tips if you've got some!
November 21, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Are you presenting at #SXSWEDU?
I cannot crack the code. 2 years & 3 submissions waitlisted then denied.
Would LOVE tips if you've got some!
I cannot crack the code. 2 years & 3 submissions waitlisted then denied.
Would LOVE tips if you've got some!
November 21, 2024 at 5:37 AM
Ok #kdrama peeps! What are we watching? I just finished A Virtuous Business last night. Loved the friendship woman-power energy!! Drop your recs pls!
November 20, 2024 at 12:07 PM
Ok #kdrama peeps! What are we watching? I just finished A Virtuous Business last night. Loved the friendship woman-power energy!! Drop your recs pls!
This week on Trumplandia: The Department of Education becomes a WWF smackdown arena
November 20, 2024 at 5:44 AM
This week on Trumplandia: The Department of Education becomes a WWF smackdown arena
Are there KTV fans here?
My only partner in Korean Netflix communing is my MIL.
Would love to expand the circle!
My only partner in Korean Netflix communing is my MIL.
Would love to expand the circle!
November 19, 2024 at 4:30 AM
Are there KTV fans here?
My only partner in Korean Netflix communing is my MIL.
Would love to expand the circle!
My only partner in Korean Netflix communing is my MIL.
Would love to expand the circle!
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Rebecca Solnit on How to Hope in the Dark
What we do now matters
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