In Her Words: 5 Mistakes I Made When Starting a Business
Women-owned businesses have been steadily increasing for years. In 2019, more $1 billion female-founded "unicorn" start-ups were born than ever before. What's more? Female-founded startups generate more revenue — with far less access to capital (only 2.2% of all venture
Why We’re Over the Word “Balance”
There’s no such thing as “balance.” Between work, personal commitments, and side hustles, we all have busy schedules. While multitasking and nurturing come as second nature to most of us women, we often set unrealistic expectations for ourselves. If we
How to Ignite Innovative Change Through Advertising and Media
There's no doubt about it: eLearning is essential to your advancement. Second to a better salary, the main reason a woman will accept or change positions today is for the opportunity to continue her education. There has been a 75%
STEM Is for Them: Inspiring the Future Generation of Girls in STEM
By now, it should be no secret that, for women to rise into positions of leadership, we need to close the gender gap in tech. Despite popular belief, young girls do enjoy STEM/STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) subjects.
Women Owned Business Certification: What You Need to Know
Guest Post from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council October is National Women’s Small Business Month, a time to celebrate the growth and accomplishments of women-owned small businesses and the vital role they play in our economy. But to us, supporting women-owned
In Her Words: Lessons Leaders Across Generations Can Learn from Each Other
When I was 21, I became the “reverse mentor” of Michelle Greenwald, a former Fortune 100 Marketing Executive. We entered into a win-win relationship: I share my Millennial perspective, social networking tips, and insights into the latest trends. And, Michelle
I Want It, I Got It: Know Your Worth When Negotiating
To reach equality and rise into top leadership positions, we need to know how to own our voice, know our worth, and negotiate well. To celebrate International Day of the Girl, leaders from Plan International USA shared how to grow
In Her Words: Choose a Personal Brand That's Really ‘You’
Creating a personal brand for yourself is important whether you’re hoping to become a social media sensation or you simply want to make a good impression on your bosses and potential employers. Too often, women choose a brand that they can’t
Why Believing in Women Is a Slam Dunk
Did you know that almost all women senior managers and executives played sports at some level? In fact, 90% of high-level women are current or former athletes, according to recent studies—and the proportion rises to 96% among women in the