Articles by Stephanie Horvath

  • I am Liz Lemon

    I am Liz Lemon

    by on December 2nd, 2012

    My husband often compares me to Liz Lemon from 30 Rock. I think it’s partly because I tend to spill food on myself and partly because I don’t pay careful attention to those little personal details, like whether … Read More

  • I’m Thankful For Change

    I’m Thankful For Change

    by on November 27th, 2012

    Today (Nov 22) seems like a good day to start blogging again. Not because it’s Thanksgiving, but because once again my life is on the edge of a big change. I started this blog in 2009 because my life was heaving with … Read More

  • What’s Really Going to Get Me Through

    In the last month I’ve been lucky enough to spend time with many of the people I adore. That happens when you attend your b-school reunion. And when you get married. We’ll get to the wedding part later. First, the … Read More

  • Get Some Sleep!

    Get Some Sleep!

    by on December 2nd, 2011

    Arianna Huffington came to speak at work a few weeks ago. I wasn’t sure what I’d think of the writer turned politician turned online journalism pioneer. I expected arrogant and out of touch and instead found her … Read More

  • Advice for MBA Students Who Hate Networking

    And for any b-school student who’s wondering, yes, recruiting is WAY easier from this side. I hated networking events as a student. The whole mating ritual felt so fake. I ask questions and make nice and the recruiters … Read More

  • Welcome Back to the Real World!

    I am six weeks back into the working world, and to my surprise, little has changed since I left. The job and city are new, but the emotions and experiences are very similar to how I felt at every new job. And there’s … Read More

  • An MBA’s Prayer for Her Future Self

    I’ve had a lot of guest speakers in class this quarter, most of them alums ranging from five to 45 years out of Darden. Most of the time, they inspire awe and I leave the class thinking, “I hope I can be half as … Read More

  • Dubai: Largest, tallest, bestest

    I just returned from a weeklong class in the United Arab Emirates where the theme is “superlatives.” The nation — or, more specifically its two richest emirates, Dubai and Abu-Dhabi — is rich with oil money and … Read More