Red-eyes are a mom’s best friend.

Last week took #hacksthetour to the West Coast which, combined with work calls and sales meetings, made for a packed few days. I don’t like to be away from my kids for more than one night, so I try to schedule day trips whenever I can and use them as excuses to see some of my most beloved friends. Instead of spending the night at the hotel, I take red-eyes back to Chicago to take my girls to school the next morning. Wondering how I survive those red-eyes? Keep scrolling!

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Hack of the Week

Life Hack #88: To survive a redeye: 1) hydrate like hell, 2) eat crazy clean for the following two days, 3) power through until your kids’ bedtime the next day (no naps), and 4) work out, but not too hard.

#HacksTheTrailer

The book trailer for #hacksthebook, directed by the illustrious Cheryl Houser of Creative Breed, is officially out (featuring Yoda the Bernedoodle).

HACKS ON THE ROAD: ICYMI

Grateful to dear friends Marissa Mayer and Amanda Munoz for hosting the San Francisco and Peninsula launches of #hacksthebook.

Delighted I could share top hacks with ABC7 hosts Kristen Sze & Reggie Aqui and with a group of star women at Bain-Chicago.

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HACKS ON THE ROAD: COMING UP

Stanford GSB – Santa Monica | December 15 @ 3:00 p.m.

Please join hosts Ross (BA ’98, MBA 05’ ) and Elle (BS ’02) Walker at the Bel Air Bay Club for cocktails and conversation with special guests Alyssa Rapp (MBA ’05, Lecturer in Management, Stanford GSB, 2014-present) and Hal Morris (MBA ’05) to socialize and celebrate the launch of Alyssa’s new book, Leadership And Life Hacks. The event is limited to Business School Alumni and significant others.

University Club of Chicago | January 21 @ 5:30 p.m.

In conversation with advisor and activist Christie Hefner, Alyssa will share insights from her book and provide strategies for everything from managing a household to taking colleagues to rock concerts. To RSVP, please email Irina Gavrilova at irina.gavrilova4@gmail.com.

The Center Club of Baltimore | February 15 @ 5:00 p.m.

Alyssa will be headlining a Viewpoints Event at the Center Club of Maryland. If you want to RSVP now, you can contact Janine Lis at the Center Club at jlis@centerclub.org.