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I’m Elle. I spend my days working on Wall Street and my off hours writing and sharing ideas about managing your personal finances, navigating your career, and living life in New York City.

With over 12 years creating content in finance and economics, I’m passionate about helping businesses, non-profits, and professionals tell their story and grow their businesses. Thanks for stopping by!

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Testimonials

“Elle is amazing, extremely organized, and an innovative thinker. She is a great asset for any organization.”

- Qaadirah Abdur-Rahim, CEO
Future Foundation

“Elle was very generous with her time and expertise and really helped us in our work. She would be a fantastic get for any organization looking for a branding project!”

-Tad Kirakowski, Communications and Project Manager
Voice Ireland

“Elle provided us with great example logos and names and gave further suggestions in order to make our rebranding our own. She exceeded our expectations!”

-Cynthia Sanchez, Executive Director
APADRC

“Elle was a great support to our organization. She is easy to communicate with, very responsible, and genuinely wants to support our agency.”

- Donna Kahm, President and CEO
Southern Tier Health Care System, Inc.

“Elle was a literal breath of fresh air! She helped us think through things we otherwise would not have considered, and if you are lucky enough to have the chance to work with her, do it! You'll be so happy that you did.”

- Jessica Love, Executive Director
Africaid

“Elle’s skillset and ability to parse through tons of material and make wording consumable, meaningful, and to the point were exactly what we needed.”

- Mark Gaskin, Co-Founder
The Village Method

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I'm always on the hunt for modern, architectural jewelry that has just a slightly edgy feel. This pearl ring completely fits the bill, and I rounded up a few other gorgeous pieces that make pearls modern over #ontheblog. . . . . #jewelryfashion #jewe
The perfect wrap sweater for fall exists. I got it for free by cleaning out my closet. No gimmicks, not an ad, no weird stuff--you can too thanks to the clothing recycle program from @mmlafleur and @thredup . More on why this is such an essential m
I'm all about the popularity of this gold mirror trend. Part classic glam, part Parisian chic, mirrors are a great addition to small spaces, because they help bounce light around and almost function as a window. Lucky for us, I found a dupe that's
I'm a big fan of lifelong learning. It's the thing that gives us the greatest insurance policy in our careers as the economy changes and employers demand new skills and talents across all industries. But finding the time and money to invest in your
New York, you glorious city. You're starting to feel more like yourself. But that self feels very, very fragile. As the season turns and we get back those New Yorkers who escaped to other places, it's hard not to feel like we still might see a second
If you're back at the office this week A, dang-sorry, and B, you deserve a new jacket. There are loads of sales going on this weekend, but I try to focus on the finds that will last in my closet for years to come. I've gushed over this closet workho
The “best of” financial technology comes down to a unique combination of your personal financial goals, family’s needs, and exactly what you’re comfortable using on a day to day basis. Bottom line, the best tech is the one you
A helpful reminder from #nyc that a new normal will come. . . . #newyork #newyorkcity #newnormal #beautiful #city #morning #walkingthedog #citylife #citywalk