Twentysomething Musician: Katie Trotta
Just over a year ago Hoosier native, and now Nashville-based singer/songwriter, Katie Trotta returned to the recording studio to record her first full-length album “Twenty Something.” The album was released earlier this year, and is a fresh mix of piano and pop with a dash of young adult themes, proving Trotta is not just another...
twentysomething Young Professional: Alyssa Starr Newerth
Meet Alyssa Starr Newerth, Director of Advancement at the local pro- literacy nonprofit Indy Reads. For her, a passion for volunteering turned into a job opportunity. Read on to hear about the terrible career advice she was given that ended up working for her… So, Alyssa, what is your current day job? Director of Advancement,...
twentysomething Young Professional: Katie Stam Irk
Miss America 2009, current TV host, newly expecting mother. Read on to get to know Indiana’s own Katie Stam Irk. So Katie, what’s keeping you busy these days after life as Miss America? I am currently an Executive Consultant for New Sunshine, LLC in Indy. I am still traveling on my national speaking tour and...
Team Spirit in the Office
March. It’s mad. You know what else is mad? Not being able to wear your lucky team sweatshirt to work on game day. For all you Indianapolis twenty-something ladies who are full of school spirit this month, I’ve put together some cute, office-appropriate looks that will let everyone know where your loyalty lies. (Guys, I’m...
Levo League Indianapolis
It’s no secret networking is an important part of the young professional life. The good news is that it’s shifting from formal cocktail hours with forced business card trading to a wide world of interest groups and organizations that seek to create a different model. Levo League is one example. The New York City-based site...
twentysomething Artist & Entrepreneur: Amanda Catherine Designs
Growing up, Amanda Helmer was the girl who loved to spend time indoors with her art supplies. That’s why it’s no surprise she turned to her creative interests professionally, developing a popular line of typographic art prints through Amanda Catherine Designs. The Indianapolis-area native recently returned to the city after finishing her degree in art...
Why are we competing?
How many times have you heard this from another female: “I just like hanging out with guys. Guys are so much easier.” How many times have we all said this? I realize now how many times I have made this same remark, and I certainly believed it. In college, I loved my sorority (most of...
twentysomething Intern: Lauren Bauer, ‘Doing Good’ for herself and others
These days, reaching 18 isn’t a sharp edge we teeter on or fall from into the depths of adulthood. Even in our twenties we are still in a transitional stage, still writing our coming of age stories. It’s a time of personal and professional development. We’re just now getting our shit together. In our early...
twentysomething Young Professional: Lauren Weatherall
A regular on the Indy social tech scene, this YP is cutting her teeth in the software world by day and organizing a local leading women’s networking group by night. Meet Lauren Weatherall. Lauren, what’s your current job? I currently work at the fast-growing software startup based here in Indianapolis – TinderBox. I’m experiencing one...
Indy Native Takes on an International Experience
What do you get when you combine a globetrotter, a future med student, a Butler alum and a former college basketball and golf player? ZACH WRIGHT would never describe himself as much more than a normal guy. The humble Warren Central and Butler University graduate grew up in Indianapolis, a hometown he takes pride in....
twentysomething Entrepreneur: Matthew Anderson of Adproval
They say inspiration can strike anywhere. For Matthew Anderson it was a break-up. After he and a college girlfriend parted ways, he found himself face-to-face with ads for Asian singles on several blogs and websites. He thought the targeted ads were slightly creepy, realizing that some bloggers likely weren’t on board with the ads appearing on their sites. That...
twentysomething Young Professional: Maria Romaine
Maria Romaine is the definition of busy. Between her job at Angie’s List, fitness instructor roles, and serving as a health coach (plus graciously sponsoring our writer Brittany West for her Weight Loss Diaries journey), it’s impressive she still finds time to relax and enjoy her friends and family. If you’re looking to juggle a...
