OUR WHY

WHAT INSPIRES US

OUR ORIGIN STORY

Quick self-check: At work, how often do you feel heard, let down your guard, and share your ideas for change? If you are laughing (or tearing up) because this idea seems so ridiculous, you are in the majority.

According to a Mental Health America study of 17,000 U.S. workers in 19 industries, 71 percent of respondents said that they are looking for a new job. How did we get here and what can we do about it?

Bluestocking Society was created as a solution for people stuck in toxic work environments who do not know where to turn. For those who need some help moving past a setback or to rebrand themselves, and for companies needing guidance to advance to the next level for the betterment of their customers and employees alike.

Many of us suffer quietly, after work hours, and even when talking with friends. Some of us may release the pressure by complaining, crying or having adult temper tantrums. Some of us may fight the system with ferocity and willpower. Others of us internalize, swallowing the feelings into silence, frozen in fear, anxiety, and unacknowledged rage. All that self-management often leads to isolation, illness, disease, bracing, chronic frustration, and exhaustion.

Craving a change? And if so, what would that even look like? Enter Bluestocking Society.

Everyone has been there, but not everyone knows what to do to come out the other side stronger than before. Bluestocking Society believes in the strength of boundaries, asking for what we want, being taken seriously, conquering bias and injustice and changing the business landscape so that people and companies can succeed in finding their purpose on their terms. We know that our creative, in-depth solutions and strategy planning will take you to where you want to be, so what’s holding you back?

You in?

TAKE THE FIRST STEP

CORE VALUES

HONESTY

To make a change, you have to be honest with yourself about where you are and where you want to be. Getting ahead is about taking ownership of your truth and pushing forward regardless of outside forces trying to hold you back. Honesty is the best policy here at Bluestocking Society and we don’t shy away from telling the truth so you can go out and live your truth.

COMMITMENT

This one can be hard to hear so take a deep breath – no one should be more committed to your life than you! We are committed to helping you discover the tools you need to succeed, finding a solution to problems you face, and ensuring you are confident in whatever path you are on. Equally so, you need to be committed to growth and doing the best you can.

COURAGE

It takes courage to stand in your power and create a plan to get what you deserve. Whether you are exploring the unknown on your terms, or have been forced to figure it out, it takes extreme courage. Admitting you don’t know it all and trying to figure it out is one of the most courageous steps you can take in business and life, so let us be there with you guiding you as you go.

Taylor has been a great coach over the years. She helped me prepare for an interview a few years back and even more recently coached me through asking for a significant raise which I got. In our calls, she is regularly pointing out the things I am good at and skills that I have that somehow help my worries and self-doubt disappear. I specifically remember the feeling of "I am woman hear me roar" after a call with her! Taylor is amazing and will create a plan with you and make sure that you exceed your goals. Check her out!

Jessica Taylor, Associate Director, Non-Profit Sector
The pandemic brought a lot of hardship in 2020. Like many others I lost my job and with the job market in shambles, I needed to get creative. For the first time in my life I decided to start my own business. This of course brought along a new set of exciting challenges. Navigating through all the twists and turns of developing a business plan proved to be very difficult and Bluestocking Society was instrumental in helping me develop it and see it through fruition. I had support, an open ear to listen to me, and plenty of actionable feedback to keep me on track. With the guidance I got from Bluestocking Society, I was able to see actual results in a really short time. I’m so happy to have found the support and services offered by Bluestocking Society and am still an active and thriving client today.

Dillon Kammerude, Founder & Creative Director, The Covered Peach
Napa Nuts ran as a successful and profitable family business for almost 3 decades... until the pandemic. Once the pandemic hit, Napa Nuts was in need of some professional help. We sought out Bluestocking Society based on the recommendation of a friend who had some success with their service. We were placed with Taylor who was AMAZING! She helped us analyze our strengths, and eventually make a mild shift to better serve individuals as our business customers were fading. The shift has helped us weather this pandemic and make a ton of new fans for life. Taylor had a way of working with us that made us see the strengths we already had and didn't realize. We highly recommend Taylor and Bluestocking Society for small businesses who need a helpful set of fresh eyes to unlock their full potential.

Schecky Miluso, COO, Napa Nuts
Taylor is well organized, extremely knowledgeable and giving of her time and expertise, which span too far to list. At pivotal points in one's career, she is a solid sounding board. Taylor not only helps to curate directional ideas, but implements them into actionable movement.

Rachel Greenbaum, Director & Master Trainer, StrikeFit®
A few years ago I decided to take a big leap and begin working for myself. I had been hosting trivia in bars for a number of years and I decided to make that my full-time job. Everything was going fine until COVID-19 hit and all the bars and restaurants shut down and I had to convert to a 100% virtual platform. Enter Taylor Drake. She arranged an event to introduce me to a number of clients and let me show them what I could do! Through word of mouth, her introduction strategy and referrals have turned into many gigs for me...and counting. Thanks to Taylor, a lot of doors have opened up to me and I know my business can grow.

Christopher Frontiero, Owner, Big Happy Trivia