Caryn is a skilled project manager who grasps both the details and the big picture of complex projects. She is able to break larger unwieldy tasks into smaller, more manageable ones, thereby seeing them through to successful outcomes. Caryn is…
I feel truly blessed to have worked so closely with Caryn Solly during her time at About.com. As one of her direct reports, I learned so many important lessons that Caryn graciously took time to share — how to communicate…
Caryn managed the entire group my support team was a part of at About.com, and was not just a great leader but also an incredible communications beacon and resource for our whole staff. She went out of her way to…
I worked with Caryn for over five years, starting from the time I was hired at About.com, when Caryn was one of two managers of new “Guides,” passionate freelancers who are each experts in a specific topic area. As a…
My name is Caryn and I suffered bedbugs twice in my life, in 2004 and 2007. I chronicled my 2004 experience on a blog, and I have information below contrasting my two experiences. I am pleased that bedbugs have gotten…
Happy to say it was oh-so long ago that I had experience with bed bugs. I wrote a blog about it and created an ad-supported website with additional content. Overall, it was a case of turning lemons into lemonade, to…
Caryn is the heart, soul, and conscience of About.com. I had the honor of serving as her supervisor for several years and watching her grow both personally and professionally. Her knowledge of how to build strong Web content and optimize…
Ms. Caryn Solly is a true professional and 21st century communicator. Not only does she have an uncanny insight into the minds of the Internet public, but Caryn is also a masterful writer and speaker. I recommend her to anyone…
August 11, 2004 The second leg of my flight home from vacation is cancelled, a 3:15pm flight from Charlotte to La Guardia. I finish a book, wander around the terminal, and make small talk with various colorful characters at the…
