Not conforming to the typical office dress code can infer elevated status and competence among coworkers. With women taking up only 35% of the senior US management positions, could dressing in an intentional way help to curate a distinctive personal brand that gives you the power to step up the corporate ladder?
Today’s article is about how to embrace your inner unicorn to achieve inner significance. I chose to interview Michelle Guillermin, because she is a woman known for pursuing the unexpected while applying the mind of a sharp strategist and tactician.
The benefits of competing in beauty pageants. My Miss NY USA story
As millions honor their dads for Father’s Day, I wanted to share how my father taught me life lessons through his art. My new book, “Playing for Keeps – How a 21st-century businesswoman beat the boys” is dedicated to my father for being our “biggest cheerleader” and his positive influence on our life.
We will explore productivity tips, negotiation and sales advice, and technology & tools used by the three featured Toronto artists.
The pandemic has affected many households financially and emotionally. Preliminary studies are showing that the brunt of the financial impact is being felt by mothers. T
For author and educator Dana De Greff, there is nothing more difficult—and nothing more exhilarating—than writing. And in her 10+ years of leading writing workshops, one of the biggest hindrances she’s found to finishing any writing project is imposter syndrome.
It is essential for individuals to have strong financial literacy; however, women are disproportionately disadvantaged when it comes to this “know-how.” There are three key reasons why females are more likely to struggle with their finances as opposed to their male counterparts
Started a new business and your friends and family not supporting your entrepreneurial dream? Here are 3 ways to deal with non-believers
The gender pay gap gets a lot more press than the wealth gap, but income inequality only tells part of the story. Wealth isn’t just money in the bank, it’s insurance against tough times, tuition to get a better education and a better job, savings to retire on, and a springboard into the middle class.
Many of us have gone through this. Society celebrates women choosing marriage and motherhood, but for women choosing unconventional paths like entrepreneurship, there are no parties.
How I regained my power after loosing my confidence due to an abusive relationship.
Over the years, we've been conditioned with what beauty should be and who can celebrate it: the young, the beautiful, the brave and courageous. Now the influencers raised the bar so high that the ordinary woman feels threatened, insecure, and discouraged to even look at herself in some cases.
Over the past decade, we have made great strides in advancing gender equity for girls globally. But amid this progress, COVID-19’s devastating impact over the last year has revealed an earth-shattering truth: This pandemic has set girls back. As we navigate the new frontier that is 2021, it is up to all of us to ensure that our girls are not forgotten.
In 2016, I launched an online women’s boutique and found myself feeling incredibly alone and isolated throughout the first half of my entrepreneurial journey. Not only was being cooped up at home while running my little
With just a few more days until I complete for this year’s Miss USA title while representing my beloved state and home of New Jersey, I’ve been taking the time to reflect on my journey behind the sash.
Why does everyone look the same on Instagram? Is "Instagram FaceInstagram face is deracializing human faces?
Hello, everyone. I'm Jamie Joslin King, and I own a multimillion dollar business as The Slay Coach that helps women business leaders and entrepreneurs scale their businesses and make their dreams happen!We all have non-glamorous, humble beginnings, so, of course, things weren't always like this. Like many successful entrepreneurs, I had to start somewhere. I was broke and pregnant at 19, dropped out of school, and derailed my dreams several times before getting here. But the journey was well wor
Exactly 25 years ago today, I was a pit of nerves embarking on a vision that would change the way we cover the news. At just 27, I was tapped by CNBC and Dick Grasso, the head of the New York Stock Exchange, to be the first person, man or woman, to report live from the floor of the exchange...
Working Girl, 1988. It's a beloved little comedy centering on Tess McGill (Melanie Griffith), new to the cutthroat business world and secretary to Katharine Parker (Sigourney Weaver). When Katherine steals a tip from Tess to further ascend the corporate ladder, Tess "borrows" Katherine's identity to regain what is rightfully hers. The movie closes with Tess winning the showdown while a scorned Katherine fades into irrelevance with her tail between her legs. Oh, and Tess also manages to steal Kat
Reflections for the hip-hop songstress.
My name is Tracy Garley, I was born in the West African country of Liberia, and moved to the US at the age of eleven. I attended Western International High School in Detroit and graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Food Industry Management. I'm the owner of West African lifestyle brand Zarkpa's, founder of West African catering company Culture in a Bowl, founder of City Girl Big Dreams, and CEO of its sister brand, GoFundHer.com. In each of these roles, I try to c
Earlier this year, I was speaking at an event and walked into a small auditorium which held no more than 250 seats. I gathered my notes and carefully got situated on one of the high-top chairs trying to remember what Kate Middleton would do. To cross or not cross the ankles, that was the question.
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