Nell Merlino

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Affirmations

It's that time of year again, when we all vow to stop working so much and start exercising and be kinder to ourselves. And for a few weeks we might actually succeed. But then we all know what happens: we loosen the reins a bit and we start to revisit our not-so-good habits. Soon, our resolve has gon...Read More

Celebrating US!

Millions of dollars course through the New York Stock Exchange each day; it is, arguably, one of the most important institutions in the world. So it was a great honor when Count Me In and a group of fabulous M3 Awardees were invited to ring the Opening Bell of the NYSE on September 2. It was symboli...Read More

Ambition and the "B" Word: huffingtonpost.com

Read my latest post on Huffington Post.

Ringing the Bell for Women's Economic Independence

Can you hear that? That’s the sound of women entrepreneurs creating jobs, growing their businesses and helping to stimulate the US economy! That glorious sound will be loud and clear on Friday, September 2, right before Labor Day, when Count Me In will have the great honor of ringing the Openi...Read More

Achieving Your Financial Independene

This is the time of year when I’ve got independence on my brain. Can’t help it; July Fourth and all that. And I was so inspired by the recent stories and pictures of women and young girls celebrating the first days of Sudan independence, and all of the promise that lies ahead for th...Read More