Making sense of work’s impact on other areas of life — When members come to Topknot Time, they focus on a topic of their choosing. For 49% of Topknot Time goers, that topic has fallen into the Wheel of Life bucket of Work. → What Wheel of Life area is your topic in? But at Topknot, we embrace the interconnectedness —…

The habit of sharing your thoughts aloud can change your life materially — If the only reflective conversations that you’re having are in your head, you’re missing out. These internal dialogues might start strong, but to be human is to let your mind wander. Meandering thoughts often lead you away from figuring out what you want or, at worst, cause you to stew…

32-year-old Tara did it all, until it was too much. Now she’s pressing pause. — Millennials are overwhelmed, there’s no denying it. How else would they have claimed the esteemed moniker of “The Burnout Generation”? Let’s meet Tara. She’s a single 32-year-old with a fast-paced job and a bevy of close friends. After spending the majority of the shutdown alone in her 1-bedroom apartment, she’s…

“Progress” can be a bit of a goal-oriented buzzword. But here at Topknot, we think about things a little bit differently. — Melanie, a 33-year-old software engineer, is motivated and practical. She’s been using Topknot to grow skill sets in her career, one week at a time. But while she came to Topknot planning to develop technical skills, she’s walked away with a whole lot more. Here, she describes what the buzzword…

What do you get when you enroll in Topknot Time? Member Melissa shares how she gains accountability, inspiration and momentum. — At Topknot, we call our community calls Topknot Time. Each week, Topknot community members pair up over video for about an hour. Here’s how it works: First, you’ll RSVP and identify a topic or challenge you want to work on. Before the session begins, you’ll complete a check-in prompt to…

How Topknot can help you get inspired to rebuild your career — Why join a community like Topknot? Paris, a 25-year-old Kansas City, Missouri-based marketer who’s deeply interested in entrepreneurship, says her enthusiasm for the community grew out of wanting to feel inspired, especially when it comes to personal development and her career. This is why she believes burgeoning entrepreneurs and womxn…

How Topknot is helping Marta intentionally build a life of connection and purpose — Three years ago, when Marta turned 30, she realized that she needed a change. After spending years building a life she loved — one that looked externally successful in many ways — she was craving something different. She started working with a coach, who helped her ask big questions about…

Topknot member Raven H. shares her journey through a transitional year, new parenthood and a career change — Raven H. is in a season of massive, ground-shifting life changes. Last year, when her daughter was four months old, her husband left her. Then she moved back in with her parents, learned how to be a single parent during a pandemic, and started to reconsider her career path. Since…

A practical guide — Topknot members are asked to be curious when engaging in a conversation as a sharer or listener. But what does that really mean? What does curiosity feel like and sound like in conversation? …