In the spirit of Women’s History Month, let’s embrace our womanhood and all the “secret sauce” ingredients that come with it. Let’s defy the status quo and break the boundaries! Let’s celebrate the true essence of what it’s like to be #LikeAWoman in an often male dominated and gender biased world. This month, instead of… Read More
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Will You Stand With Our Girls?
It’s International Day of the Girl Child. Isn’t it time we take a stand? Since the dawn of time women have played pivotal roles in the advancement of our societies. Our passionate cries coupled with our indomitable spirit, have proven to be a formidable force in the global fight against oppression of nearly every kind.… Read More
#LikeAGirl – You Bet I Am!
Stop! Before you read any further, I need you to quit reading and watch this incredible commercial from Always, entitled “Like a Girl” (#LikeAGirl). I suspect many of the women reading this have already seen the spot, as it’s been viewed over 18 million times already on YouTube and has received a ton of press… Read More
Time to Fight for What We Believe In!
Can you believe a woman was fired for being too irresistible? Yep! It’s a strange world we live in when a woman can be too attractive to keep her job. So was the experience of Melissa Nelson, a dental assistant in Iowa, who was terminated by her employer after 10 years of stellar performance, because… Read More
You Can Change the Life of a Girl!
Today is the inaugural International Day of the Girl, a movement to speak out against gender bias and advocate for girls’ rights everywhere. I am so excited that the United Nations and others have stepped up to highlight these important issues affecting our girls, and keenly aware it will take all of us to affect… Read More