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Andrea Toole
Andrea Toole

Apr 9, 2018

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The New Self-Help

Why Women Deflect the Praise They Deserve

Shonda Rhimes breaks it down in ‘Year of Yes’

This story is part of The New Self-Help: 21 Books for a Better You in the 21st Century.

At a dinner celebrating women in the TV industry, Shonda Rhimes recalls in her book, Year of Yes, the emcee called out each honoree by name and spoke…

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Andrea Toole

Andrea Toole

Digital Marketing Manager | Freelance Writer | ADHD Mentor | Available for hire. http://andreawrites.ca.

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