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A Mother Was Born: Katrina George’s Advocacy Journey As A Midwife And A Mother

Motherhood has a way of revealing strength you didn’t know you’d need, or already had. For Katrina George, that...

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Native Women Breaking Barriers And Uplifting Their Communities

Native American women have long been powerful leaders, organizers, storytellers, and changemakers — not only within their communities, but...

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How Mothers With Medically Fragile Children Build Community

According to the National Institutes of Health, 19% of children in the United States have special healthcare needs, which can cause a lot of...

By: Elissa Spinner · 3 months ago

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How Women Are Finding Mental Health Support In Digital Communities

While studies show that social media can aggravate mental health problems, social media platforms can also be good tools to build community and support...

By: Elissa Spinner · 5 months ago

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Four Platforms To Simplify Marketing For Small Business Owners

According to Forbes, small business owners are struggling to market their goods and services. Many small business owners report not having enough time for marketing...

By: Elissa Spinner · 7 months ago

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How Victoria Thayer is Revitalizing the Accounting Industry

Victoria Thayer started her accounting firm less than two years ago, but she has already made In Business Madison magazine’s 2025 Top 40 under...

By: Elissa Spinner · 8 months ago

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How Francine Mbvoumbo Is Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

Imagine you’re a Millennial or Gen Z woman hoping to start or grow your business and have the chance to for one-on-one mentorship and...

By: Elissa Spinner · 8 months ago

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How Women-Led Startups Impact Local Communities

Do women CEOs make the world a better place? According to accounting firm Ernst and Young (E&Y), 74% of...

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How Two Women Are Reshaping The Marketing Industry

What do Northwestern University, TNT Network and Cougar Town have in common? Lori Hall McKissic and Jessica Lane Alexander....

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AI Job Market Surges In 2025: What Job Seekers Need To Know Now

The World Economic Forum’s 2023 ‘Future of Jobs Report’ predicted that AI would be one of the fastest growing sectors in the world. Fast...

By: Elissa Spinner · 9 months ago

Business

Cleaning With Compassion: New York’s Nonjudgemental Cleaning Service

Davina Ferbert always knew she wanted to use her psychology degree to help people. She had considered being a speech language pathologist, or a...

By: Elissa Spinner · 10 months ago

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How To Build A Sustainable Brand in 2025

Sustainable business and corporate social responsibility aren’t just buzzwords. According to a poll from Harvard Business School, 77% of consumers and 73% of investors are...

By: Elissa Spinner · 11 months ago

Career

How To Transition From Working In Not-For-Profit Organizations To For-Profit Organizations

If you are a nonprofit professional looking to change your career, switching to the private sector can be a rewarding move. Several women we talked...

By: Elissa Spinner · 11 months ago

Career

Management Styles That Match Your Zodiac Sign

While finding the right job is important, so is finding the right boss. A survey from the American Psychological Association shows that employees who...

By: Elissa Spinner · 11 months ago

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The Hidden Costs Of Office Holiday Gatherings And How To Navigate Them

It can be fun to break up the daily routine of a workday during the holiday season and spread some...

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Home Buying In Major Cities: Millennial Women Share Their Experiences

According to a 2022 report from the National Association of Realtors, 50% of millennials in the United States are...

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How To Transition From Fully Remote To Going Back To The Office

Amazon made the news in September when CEO Andy Jassy announced a five-day a week return to office (RTO) policy starting in January 2025.....

By: Elissa Spinner · 1 year ago

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How To Avoid Burnout As A Primary Caregiver

Women often take on the bulk of family caregiving responsibilities, and that doesn’t just apply to caring for children. An estimated 66% of primary caregivers...

By: Elissa Spinner · 1 year ago

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