Embrace Your Dream and Do What You Love MJ Marggraff My day planner was filled—line by line, day by day. Each morning I consulted it and prepared for the list of duties it dictated about how I would spend my time. Blank lines on its future pages didn’t wait long for ink to fill them. […]
Month: June 2017
What’s True: Setting the Record Straight on a Long-Held Misconception
There’s a narrative out there in the world, a deeply held belief that is holding back half of the available potential and creativity in many countries. It emanates from what would seem like an unlikely source: Religion, and more specifically a misreading of the very scriptures that underpin Christian belief and dogma. This misreading has […]
Welcome to the Age of Real
by Nicole Ertas What started as the Campaign for Real Beauty by Dove, has been growing like a vine and changing many of the ways brands are relating to women. As Millennials continue to exert their spirit and force in recreating the world we live in, modern brands are either stepping up or getting left […]
Want It, Claim It, Own It
By Jena E. Abernathy (Adapted from The Inequality Equalizer) A recent study by McKinsey & Company of sixty large organizations, including Aon, Baxter, Coca-Cola, General Motors, and United Parcel Service, showed that women make up about 56 percent of entry-level employees in those leading companies. According to the study, “Nearly 140,000 women have already made […]
Tips For Women Looking To Begin An Entrepreneurial Venture
Successful entrepreneur Paula Welsh, CEO and President of 7 Charming Sisters, a popular online jewelry boutique, believes that there are six key tips for any women looking to begin an entrepreneurial venture. She provides her wisdom on the subject below. 1. Get Comfortable With Making Mistakes I believe the most important thing an entrepreneur can […]
Tips For Investing In Your Mind, Body, Soul And Pocketbook
By Jeannette Bajalia When was the last time you had a wake-up call where something rocked your world? Don’t you have vivid memories of the day, the hour and the life event, and even 20, 30 or 40 years later still feel, sense, experience the memory? I do! And, I’m sure many of you […]
The US Health Care System – A Tough Pill To Swallow
By Diana Hoppe, M.D. I entered medical school dreaming of being a doctor – helping my patients maintain their health and prevent chronic diseases. At that time, being a doctor meant respect, financial stability and a balanced life. Well, times have changed and it’s a tough pill to swallow for many of us, both […]
The State of the Job Market in 2016
By Julie Jansen There are emerging trends that are significantly impacting the hiring process for both individuals who are looking for work and companies who want to hire new employees. Job seekers are running up against more barriers than ever to getting interviews and securing job offers. First, most employers rely on the use of […]
The Startup Grind: 3 Ways to Make Each Dollar Count
Keeping costs low is a priority for many companies, and nowhere is this more important than in startups. From hiring a new team and renting an office to getting your business off the ground, everything costs money. Keeping a careful and watchful eye on where your limited funds are going is a must. That’s where […]
The Science Behind a Happy and Healthy Heart
By Benita Lee, of LabDoor.com As Valentine’s Day rolls around, it’s hard to escape all the hearts in pink and red and every shade in between. Candied. Papered. Ballooned. Glittered. They’re EVERYWHERE. In this season of romance and love, we think your own heart deserves a little attention too. So, for a moment, we invite you […]