Real-World Skills. No Judgment.
Hi, I’m Heather. I’m here to help.
Whether you’re a rising grad, a stressed-out parent, or a company trying to bridge generational gaps, I’m here to make the “real world” feel a little more doable—and a whole lot less intimidating.
When I close my eyes, I still feel like I’m in college—that mix of freedom, curiosity, and feeling like the world was just about to open up.
And then it did.
In New York City.
In a cold-calling boiler room with no cubicles, no breaks, and a hundred phones ringing at once.
It was the best crash course in Adulting I never signed up for.
I made mistakes. I lived paycheck to paycheck. I watched the Twin Towers fall. I grew up fast—because I had to.
That first job? It sparked a 25-year career in Talent Management. I’ve spent decades coaching early-career professionals—from interview prep to career development—and I’ve seen firsthand the massive gap between what college teaches and what the real world expects.
Looking back, I often wonder:
What if I had been taught how to negotiate? Or ask for feedback? Or manage my paycheck?
What if someone outside of my parents had pulled me aside and said, “Here’s what to expect—and here’s how to handle it”?
That’s why I created Adulting101 Masterclass: a space where rising and recent grads can learn the real-world skills school skipped—from communication and career confidence to finance, feedback, and more.
You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
I didn’t.
Now, I get to be the guide I wish I’d had.
What People Are Saying
“We were fortunate enough to have Heather present to our entire staff, all of whom are currently navigating future career decisions and/or are entering the greater workforce in the near future. She not only provided a genuinely unique understanding of their specialized skills given their current experiences, but also a realistic perspective into how these skills can be enhanced and leveraged to make them marketable candidates in various professions. These young adults exist in such a competitive professional culture so it was incredibly empowering for them to have someone as knowledgeable and well versed as Heather guide them with concrete and actionable steps towards their professional goals.”
-Linsey Friedman
Owner/Director Camp Ojibwa for Boys
