In case you haven’t heard, there’s a non-profit organization called Girls Inc. that’s “dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.” They work toward achieving this goal 24/7/365. But this week the focus on helping girls around the world gets more attention because it’s officially Girls Rights Week!
What does that mean? It means [...]
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This Week is Girls Rights Week! What Does that Mean and What Can You Do to Help?
Thin Thighs with Little Exercise: What Shape Magazine’s Cover Says About Our Society
Going the doctor is always an enlightening experience for me. Maybe that’s why so many t.v. dramas and soap operas involved doctors, nurses and hospitals.
Yesterday I spent so much time in the waiting room, I read most of the magazines available to me. One that really caught my eye was the April issue of Shape. [...]
Can One Girl Change the World? ‘The Girl Effect’ Thinks So
What if just one girl could change the world?
Sounds impossible, doesn’t it? We’re not talking about a world leader, wealthy celebrity, or even an adult for that matter. But one girl, from a small village in a developing country. Can’t be plausible, right?
There’s an organization that believes it can happen. It’s called The Girl Effect [...]
International Women’s Day and Why I Almost Gave Up
I almost didn’t write a blog post this morning.
Actually, last night I thought about taking a break from the blog. And this very little business I’ve been trying to get started. In fact, I was actually thinking about making the break a permanent one.
The last few weeks have been filled with highs and lows. Every [...]
Care.org’s “Half the Sky” Event: Maybe One Person Really Can Change the World
So I attended last night’s event sponsored by Care.org, Half the Sky a 2-hour, one-time event in movie theaters nationwide (and Canada) based on the book of the same name. I wasn’t sure what to expect.
Wow.
This event comes to us on the eve of International Women’s Day on March 8th and was created to bring [...]
Celebrate International Women’s Day in a Cool Way: See ‘Half the Sky’ on March 4th
Got plans on Thursday, March 4th? Well, if not, now you do.
Grab a girlfriend and head to a movie theater near you to see Half the Sky. It’s a one night, 2-hour event inspired by by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof’s and Sheryl WuDunn’s book of the same name. This event is taking place just a [...]
If You Have a Tween, You Must Check Out GirlsHealth.gov
If you have a preteen daughter, niece or granddaughter, you might want to tell them about GirlsHealth.gov. It’s a comprehensive web site with information on every topic imaginable that could affect a girl’s physical, emotional and social health.
The site was created by the Office on Women’s Health in the Department of Health and Human Services [...]
Every Mother’s Worst Nightmare: Domestic Violence
Sandra Viramontes, 30, of Chicago, died in her mother’s arms Sunday morning.” — Chicago Tribune, Feb. 1, 2010
The story goes on to explain that Ms. Viramontes was the alleged victim of domestic violence. Her death a result of a brutal beating allegedly carried out by her husband, Luis.
Every mother worries about her daughter. This story’s [...]
The Worst Bosses I’ve Ever Had Were…Women?!?
Okay. This is sure to be a controversial post. And it pains me to write it. But I’ve been reflecting on my professional life over the past 15 years and I’ve made a disturbing discovery:
The worst bosses I’ve ever had were all women.
I hope I am the only woman on the planet who can say [...]
