925 Redefined
Covering helpful topics for women redefining their '9 to 5'.
Farewell
Posted on August 03 2021
If you are reading this- thank you. Thank you for being part of the Project 925 journey- my journey. You fueled my dreams and gave me the opportunity to experience new things.It’s been over a year since I’ve stopped working on Project 925. I hit pause in April 2020...
Project|Style: Nena Evans, FinTech Analyst @nenaevans
Posted on May 23 2019
About Nena What’s your '925' and how did you get there? I’m an analyst at a FinTech startup. I graduated from UVA with a degree in Statistics and have been in data ever since!What gives you joy and motivation in your career? Excellence is one of my core values. Being good...
Natural Hairstyles that WERK for the Workplace
Posted on April 10 2019
By Nikki (@Corporate_Curly) As a woman of color in Corporate America, navigating through the confines of what is deemed "professional," at times creates an unusual burden when embracing natural coils on the job. This "burden" is not uncommon for women with curly or coily hair, and it's one that can...
Resources to help you like and thrive in your career
Posted on April 05 2019
Daria, we feel you girl. We know it's unrealistic to always love your job, but at 925 Redefined we want to help you enjoy it, have pride in it, and thrive in it. Sometimes all you need is a better relationship with your team. Other times, you might...
Elissa Unton, Co-Founder & CEO of ArcVida: The Underlying Power of "too"
Posted on March 20 2019
We partnered with The Riveter in West Los Angeles to host a women's event called "Love Yourself, Love Your Life". This is a clip from the speaker panel on "Self-care and being intentional with managing your career and life".Panelists include (from left to right):-Quynh Onel, Founder & CEO at Project...
Sashee Chandran, Founder & CEO of Tea Drops: Building Confidence and Getting Support from your Tribe
Posted on March 12 2019
We partnered with The Riveter in West Los Angeles to host a women's event called "Love Yourself, Love Your Life". This is a clip from the speaker panel on "Self-care and being intentional with managing your career and life".Panelists include (from left to right):-Quynh Onel, Founder & CEO at Project...
Jen Saxton, Founder & CEO of Tot Squad: Eliminating Sunday Guilt
Posted on March 08 2019
We partnered with The Riveter in West Los Angeles to host a women's event called "Love Yourself, Love Your Life". This is a clip from the speaker panel on "Self-care and being intentional with managing your career and life".Panelists include (from left to right):-Quynh Onel, Founder & CEO at Project...
STH: Supported for an early promo
Posted on March 05 2019
STH "So This Happened" - posts submitted anonymously by professional women about experiences they've had on the way to the top, what they learned, and their advice for anyone going through something similar. It's a reminder that we're not alone and we're here to support each other! Have an experience...
Project|Style: Candice McCardle, Public Health @theurbanredhead
Posted on February 28 2019
About Candice What is your '925'? I work in governmental public health as an emergency preparedness planner.What is your work dress code? The dress code where I work is quite casual. Depending on which specific office they work for, people tend to dress slightly up or down.Where do you get your daily dose...
Dr. Therese: Creating a Personal Board of Directors
Posted on February 27 2019
We partnered with The Riveter in West Los Angeles to host a women's event called "Love Yourself, Love Your Life". This is a clip from the speaker panel on "Self-care and being intentional with managing your career and life".Panelists include (from left to right):-Quynh Onel, Founder & CEO at Project...
Project|Style: Kim Le, IT Consultant @kim.tle
Posted on February 19 2019
About Kim What is your '925'? I’m an IT consultant at one of the big four public accounting firms with clients in the telecommunications, insurance, and consumer brand industry.What is your work dress code? The firm’s office code is casual but I’m at the client’s site 80% of the year so I always...
Project|Style: Paxton Lewis, IP Attorney @pinkpantsuitsociety
Posted on February 05 2019
About Paxton What is your '925'? I am an attorney, specializing in intellectual property litigation.What is your work dress code? My work’s dress code is business casual, varying on the spectrum between a polished casual look and a business professional suit depending on the day’s activities. But my work dress code...
STH: My client ignored me...
Posted on January 31 2019
STH "So This Happened" - posts submitted anonymously by professional women about experiences they've had on the way to the top, what they learned, and their advice for anyone going through something similar. It's a reminder that we're not alone and we're here to support each other! Have an experience...
Project|Style: Katy Denic, Product Innovation Consultant @katy.denic
Posted on January 29 2019
About Katy What is your '925'? I work as a Product Innovation Consultant for a Data Analytics & Telematics company! Formerly, I worked in Tech Consulting.What is your work dress code? When I’m in the office or visiting clients, most often business casual.Where do you get your daily dose of happiness? Being in...
Project|Style: Quynh, Founder & CEO, Former Consultant
Posted on January 14 2019
Hi everyone! Welcome to the first installment of Project|Style - a blog series that documents workwear styles and tips from different women. This is a first version of the template, so drop us a note with what you think of it and what else you want to know! We've got a great...
Favorite Work Fashion Bloggers and Influencers of 2018
Posted on December 31 2018
Workwear is going through a great transformation right now. Dress codes are evolving and women are breaking away from the traditional uniform by incorporating their personal style into weekday wardrobes. I'm personally stoked by this (hence why I created Project 925) and I love the idea of feeling more confident...
Ways to layer workwear in the winter
Posted on December 19 2018
Is anyone else freezing? I know, I live in Los Angeles and I have nothing to complain about. But, I slept in a fleece sweater underneath a down blanket last night, and still woke up cold…It's winter and I love the look of layered outfits. They have so much...
5 Tips for Comfortable Work Heels
Posted on December 05 2018
If you're like me, you might cringe when thinking about wearing heels. As much as I love standing taller than 5'2", the pain just isn't worth it for me. What I realized is that I was buying the wrong type of heels. I went for the 4" skinny stiletto...
Office Dress Codes Defined
Posted on November 15 2018
This article was also posted on the Ellevate Medium page. Work dress codes are extremely confusing for women. With so many options, the lines are blurred between what is acceptable and what is not. And, with the growing casualization of offices, it's becoming even more confusing to know what to...
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