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5 Women Edtech Founders Closing Learning Gaps For Underserved Communities

While education is considered the great equalizer, opening doors and providing opportunities, equitable access remains a barrier. UNICEF reports...

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Birthday Destinations For Your Zodiac: The Perfect Travel Itineraries For Each Sign

Creating a birthday travel itinerary is the ultimate excuse to take a trip — but where should you go?...

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How A Workplace Health And Safety Program Can Save Your Business Money

What is a workplace safety training program? It’s a structured plan that educates employees to identify, prevent, and handle workplace hazards. Safety practices in...

By: Her Agenda · 1 day ago

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How Women Can Use Fractional Investing Platforms To Build Wealth

Investing in profitable stocks can be a key strategy in one’s wealth accumulation. While statistics show that approximately 70% of women own stocks, there...

By: yolanda jn-baptiste · 1 day ago

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How Women Are Using Internal Transfers To Escape Toxic Workplaces

When we talk about “career moves,” we usually think of promotions or job offers. But for many women, the most powerful move isn’t leaving...

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 2 days ago

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How To Save For Short-, Medium-, And Long-Term Goals

Staying motivated to save for an upcoming vacation with friends or a wedding may be easier than doing so for a far-off goal like...

By: Her Agenda · 2 days ago

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How To Feel Awake Without Coffee

This article may start some controversy as coffee is America’s favorite beverage. According to the National Coffee Association Two-thirds of American adults drink coffee...

By: Candis McDow · 2 days ago

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Why Minority Millennial Women Are Saying Yes To An Offline Summer

The other day, I caught myself scrolling. And it wasn’t just a quick break from the everyday tensions of...

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Inside The Daily Acts Of Courage That Define Women Leaders

Confidence is often treated like a personality trait: you either have or you don’t. In practice, the most trusted...

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Routines + Rituals: Tracey Baker-Simmons, Executive Producer Of Baker Simmons Media

For more than two decades, Tracey Baker-Simmons has built a career rooted in authenticity and storytelling. The Emmy-nominated producer redefined reality television with the...

By: Gillian Smith · 6 days ago

Entrepreneurship

4 Ways Retailers Are Adopting AI, Robotics, And Other New Tech In 2025

There have been seismic shifts in how people shop. Customers seek even more convenience, faster transactions, and a personalized shopping experience. However, data shows...

By: Her Agenda · 6 days ago

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Ethical AI: How Black Women Are Shaping Industry Standards

Artificial intelligence, a rapidly growing technology, is becoming an indispensable tool for many. As part of this growth, questions about accountability, transparency, and bias...

By: Marta Kargol · 6 days ago

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Table For One Please: Finding The Joy In Solo Dates

There is power in enjoying your own company, especially when you display that to the whole world. Have you ever taken yourself out on...

By: Candis McDow · 7 days ago

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How A Mom Who Had Been Out Of The Workforce For A Decade Talked Her Way Into A Career Opportunity

In early 2015, Daisy Magnus-Aryitey was 32 years old and had been out of the workforce for a decade raising two young children. She...

By: Her Agenda · 1 week ago

"Heart & Hustle" Co-Executive Producer, Jessica Hubert

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OWN’s ‘Heart & Hustle: Houston’ Celebrates The Power Of Vulnerability

Surrounded by Water, a filmmaker’s collective, recently hosted their Surrounded by Stories pop up series a the Manhattan Neighborhood...

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The Final Stretch: Surviving Summer’s Last Weeks As A Freelancing Parent

Summer break is almost over, but not for freelancing parents. This final stretch can feel like the hardest stretch...

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What’s Trending On Screen This Summer

As we approach the final stretch of summer, there are still numerous new TV shows to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for comedy, drama, or...

By: Stephanie Teasley · 1 week ago

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Vaughan Anoa’i: A Powerhouse Georgetown Athlete Dedicated To Service And Change

Vaughan Anoa’i is a force. Combining her love of volleyball and service, she has been able to impact the lives of many girls with...

By: Kiara Manning · 1 week ago

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The Unfortunate Reality Of Homeowners Insurance Rates

Homeowners across the country face a tough reality. Home insurance rates continue to climb faster than ever before. This is especially true in disaster-prone...

By: Her Agenda · 1 week ago

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How Women Of Color Are Redefining Executive Presence On Wall Street

Wall Street has long had a narrow view of what executive presence looks like: crisp suits, firm handshakes, and polished diction wrapped in a...

By: Kehinde Adepetun · 1 week ago

Entertainment

New Memoirs By Women Of Color That Inspire Leadership

Leadership isn’t always about titles. It’s also about truth, impact, and the paths we build behind the curtain. There’s a powerful wave of memoirs...

By: Tyerra Drake · 1 week ago

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Where State Income Taxes Hit The Middle Class Hardest

If you’re earning $50,000 a year, where you live could mean the difference between paying less than $50 or...

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Women Leading The Fight Against Food Waste

In an era desperate for sustainability, women-led companies are at the forefront of the fight against food waste, a...

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Routines + Rituals: Winter Henderson, Principal Consultant, Brilliant Parlour Communications LLC

For Winter Henderson, living with purpose means embracing change, leading with faith, and caring for herself as intentionally as she cares for her work....

By: Gillian Smith · 2 weeks ago

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‘This Isn’t School’: Teaching Work Etiquette To Summer Interns

Izsie Robinson looked out at the rows of high school students in the cafeteria of a Kansas City school and started listing expectations for...

By: Her Agenda · 2 weeks ago

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How Women Are Incorporating Plant‑Based Nutrition Into Busy Workweeks

Balancing early meetings, packed calendars and long evenings means meals often fall to the bottom of the to-do list. But you can start eating...

By: Mia Barnes · 2 weeks ago

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Her Agenda x Hachette Book Group Event: ‘Off The Page: The Women Changing Publishing & Media’

Her Agenda is excited to announce we are getting back to our roots of connecting, sharing, and inspiring with Off The Page: The Women...

By: Her Agenda · 2 weeks ago

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Latinas In Tech Are Powering AI’s Future And Demanding Accountability

Latinas in tech aren’t just showing up — they’re reshaping the future of AI. Whether launching startups, leading policy talks, or building community from...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 weeks ago

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How Online Retailers Can Tap Into Summer’s Spending Surge By Optimizing The Shopping Experience

This July, U.S. shoppers spent more than $24 billion online in just four days during a retail stretch dubbed...

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Women Who Transitioned From Corporate Life To Purpose‑Driven Work

Career success is traditionally defined as having a stable, professional job, ideally one that comes with a high salary,...

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Meet The Supporters Who Helped Turn Her Agenda’s Grant Vision Into Reality

Her Agenda has always been committed to helping women break through barriers and supporting them through those moments with the lead affirmation and slogan:...

By: Jaya Lockhart · 2 weeks ago

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A Chat With Jessica Hubert: Executive Producer Of OWN’s Heart & Hustle

Jessica Hubert is an Emmy-award winning television producer. She’s worked on projects such as Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls, Bravo’s hit series...

By: Mariah Towles · 2 weeks ago

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Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Gave Them A Viral Moment. Here’s How Small Businesses Turned It Into Profit

In July, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour played its final notes, closing out a cultural moment and economic phenomenon that has helped to reshape country...

By: Her Agenda · 2 weeks ago

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What To Do When You’re Over-Mentored And Under-Sponsored

Most women don’t know the difference between mentorship and sponsorship. Mentors guide, while sponsors actively advocate on your behalf. This distinction matters, especially when...

By: Caitlin Elizabeth · 2 weeks ago

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How To Design Your Ideal In-Office Day For Hybrid Work Optimization

Going back to the office can be a shock after years of working from home. Even a hybrid schedule can feel jarring and hard...

By: Caitlin Elizabeth · 2 weeks ago

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How Trail Running Is Becoming A Powerful Activity For Women’s Empowerment

Trail running has officially gone viral — and women are finding their place on the trails, not by following...

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4 Women On Breaking Into High-Paying, High-Barrier Industries

Everyday women are redefining what traditional exclusive, and predominantly white and male dominated fields look like. There are no...

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How Black Women Are Building Personal Brands That Don’t Compromise Their Values

Building a brand is no easy feat. Add building a brand as a Black woman in America, and imagine a boulder on one’s shoulders. ...

By: Candis McDow · 2 weeks ago

Women CEOs On Managing Stress During Peak Quarter Pressure

A Harvard Business Review article has stated that although stress is now common in most workplaces, executive and professional women tend to experience stress...

By: Edikan Umoh · 3 weeks ago

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Routines + Rituals: Gabrielle Gambrell, Chief Communications Officer For Hachette Book Group

For Gabrielle Gambrell, success begins each morning with gratitude. Before diving into the demands of leading communications for one of the world’s largest publishing...

By: Gillian Smith · 3 weeks ago

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’90s Kid Summer: Why This Might Be The Self-Care Travel Revival You Need

As we all anticipate (or dread) the end of summer and close out the third business quarter of the year, there might be a...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 3 weeks ago

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Making Peace With Childhood Trauma: Avenues To Help Heal

Childhood traumas can persist into adulthood and impact every decision you make. Whether you’ve talked to someone or held it in for years, the...

By: Candis McDow · 3 weeks ago

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Side-Income Tax Guide For Freelancers And Solopreneurs

Working for yourself, either as a freelancer or solopreneur, requires you to wear many hats. There is a lot...

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How To Sell To Founders: A Data‑backed Playbook For Breaking Through Startup Inboxes

Getting a founder to reply is like cold-pitching a VC — you’ve got one shot, and you better not waste it....

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5 Signs Your Startup Needs A Security Audit ASAP

According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook, the cyber threat landscape in 2025 is shaped by increasingly sophisticated attacks, with ransomware, social...

By: Taylor Bushey · 3 weeks ago

Woman in a green linen dress working on a laptop from bed, looking thoughtful while managing work-life overload.

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How Women Are Untangling Work‑Life Overload

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for feeling buried under a never-ending to-do list. No checklist for when work becomes your identity, and life feels like...

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 3 weeks ago