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Career, cash & confidence should be simple


Landing an interview feels out of reach, let alone securing a job offer or negotiating a salary that actually covers rent.
Financial jargon reads like another language, so budgeting, saving, and investing get shoved to the side.
And then there’s the quiet stuff no one talks about: the loneliness, the messy routines, the struggle to take care of our bodies and minds when everything else already feels like too much.

MEET BRIANNE RUSH

brianne rushShe knows what it feels like to step into adulthood and think, ‘Is this really how it’s supposed to go?’ Interviews were messy, understanding money was a constant stress, and even on good days, she battled loneliness in the big city and the nagging thought that maybe she just wasn’t cut out for it.

What changed her path wasn’t a secret shortcut or perfect résumé. It was emotional intelligence.

Brianne started paying attention to what most people overlooked: the unspoken rules of the workplace, the power of relationships, and the confidence that comes from knowing yourself. That shift propelled her from intern to managing editor of Dance Spirit magazine in just one year, and later from employee to VP at a top digital marketing agency, where she guided Fortune 1000 brands like Aramark and BASF.

Her biggest lesson is that success isn’t just about what you know; it’s about how well you understand yourself and others.

Today, Brianne is the founder of The Independence Lab, where she teaches ambitious grads to use emotional intelligence as their edge in building careers and lives they’re proud of. Her career journey has been documented in Forbes, SUCCESS, LA Examiner and numerous podcasts.

Through her weekly newsletter, she shares the mindset, strategies, and stories young women need to turn uncertainty into momentum.

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Build Independence through career, cash and confidence


  • Ace your interviews with clarity and confidence

  • Land job offers that fit your goals

  • Negotiate higher salaries without fear

  • Make a powerful impact in your first 90 days

  • Earn promotions and raises that reflect your value

  • Build a budget that supports your lifestyle

  • Start investing early and often for long-term freedom

  • Save intentionally for the dreams that matter most

  • Strengthen your mindset to handle setbacks

  • Feel more confident in every decision you make

  • Lead with influence in your work and life

  • Live with independence, stability, and purpose

 

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Know Yourself, master your life

You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Whether you’re landing your first role, trying to feel more confident at work, or setting yourself up financially, there are resources here to help you get started.

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I’m here to help you land the right job faster, earn what you’re worth, start investing early, and protect your mental and physical well-being with routines that last. When you step into this kind of independence, you don’t just change your own future; you impact your friends, family, and the generations that come after you.
 
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brianne rush

Brianne Rush is the founder of the Independence Lab, a platform dedicated to helping ambitious grads gain clarity after college. 

She made bold career moves early on, rising from intern to managing editor at Dance Spirit magazine in NYC in just one year, and later advancing from employee to VP at Kuno Creative, a top-tier digital marketing agency. 

Brianne’s success didn’t come from following traditional rules; it came from decoding unspoken workplace dynamics, challenging outdated career advice, and learning to advocate for herself and others. 

Today, she empowers young women to navigate their careers with clarity and courage, helping them transform uncertainty into momentum.

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