We all know now that girls can do anything they put their hearts and minds to. I’ve written about this subject on this blog time and time again. There are so many people out there now involved in organizations that were established to help prove this and encourage this sentiment in girls all over the [...]
Posts Tagged ‘women’s issues’
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
