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Women Lead As Health And Wellness Influencers. Why Do So Many Men Have More Followers?

Sixty-four percent of health and wellness influencers are women, according to a new analysis. That dominance in the online...

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Motown’s Black Women Songwriters And Producers Were The Invisible Architects Behind The Pop Music Juggernaut

During the 1960s, in a country divided by racial strife, the music of Berry Gordy Jr.’s Motown Records helped...

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Why Black Women Are Leaving Corporate America To Launch Their Own Businesses

Black women are leaving careers in corporate America to launch their own businesses. While on the surface, it may seem that Black women are...

By: Izzy Spears · 2 weeks ago
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How To Navigate The Biological Clock While Building A Big Life

When it comes to being an ambitious and professional woman, building a big life is possible, but it also comes with sacrifices. Working towards...

By: Candis McDow · 1 month ago
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AI Risks Widening Gender Pay Gap, Employers Warned

Artificial intelligence could undermine progress to closing the UK’s gender pay gap, according to the authors of a new guide to employment legislation which...

By: Your Coffee Break · 1 month ago
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The Financial Legacy Of Black Women In The Early Insurance Industry

Oftentimes, Black women are not given proper credit for paving the way and breaking down barriers. The contributions of Black women in arenas such...

By: Izzy Spears · 1 month ago
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5 Women Who Paved The Way For The Modern Workplace

Here at Her Agenda, we celebrate and support the ambitious woman. But our ambitions wouldn’t be possible without the incredible women who have come...

By: Marissa Braswell · 1 month ago
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The History Of Women Reclaiming Public Spaces For Safety

Every woman has probably at least once thought to herself, “I wonder what it’d be like with no men...

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The Evolution Of The Glass Ceiling From 1920 To 2026

Due to bias and unethical hiring practices, women are still struggling to gain and maintain equal rights, pay, opportunities,...

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4 Ways To Show Yourself Love After Valentine’s Day

Most holidays can be stressful, the prep, the anticipation, and the people. Valentine’s Day is no different, but the imposed altitude of having a...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago
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It Just Got Harder For LGBTQ+ People To Address Harassment At Work

A transgender worker is repeatedly and intentionally misgendered by their coworker. A workplace bars an employee from using facilities that match their gender identity....

By: The 19th · 3 months ago
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How Women Are Using Tech to Win Last-Minute Holiday Shopping 

Last-minute shopping is no longer a hassle thanks to technology. Working women that have to balance work, family, and inevitable end-of-year demands can confidently...

By: Candis McDow · 5 months ago
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The Most Popular Christmas Gifts Women Are Actually Buying This Year

If you’re looking for Christmas gift inspiration you’ve come to the right place. There are so many avenues to look at when it comes...

By: Candis McDow · 5 months ago
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Nourbese Flint On Why Reproductive Justice Is The American Dream

Growing up, Nourbese Flint, president of All* Above All and All* In Action Fund, was exposed to the reproductive health space by her mother...

By: SaDiedrah Harris · 7 months ago
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What You Need To Know About The Double Tax Black Women And Women Of Color Face

“Womanhood is really expensive. Always ask for more,” wrote Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman on the dedication page of her new...

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How To Reclaim Focus As A Form Of Self-Care

In recent years, there’s been a lot of conversation around how self-care is a way women can recharge. But...

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The Role Of Physical Activity In Women’s Well-Being

There’s no shortcut to physical activity, and no replacement for the benefits it brings. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to exercise, women have the...

By: Candis McDow · 10 months ago
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Study: Women CEOs Are Equally, If Not More, Qualified For The Role

Women are continuing to break barriers in the corporate world. A recent study found that women holding Chief Executive Officer (CEO) positions in S&P...

By: Mariah Towles · 11 months ago
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How Janelle Farris Has Quietly, But Powerfully, Reshaped Brooklyn Communities

Janelle Farris is the first African American woman to lead Brooklyn Community Services, a 159-year old organization that provides services and resources such as...

By: Candis McDow · 11 months ago
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Women You Should Know: Bessie Coleman

Nearly 100 years ago, Bessie Coleman, the first African American and first Native American woman to have a pilot’s license, died at the young...

By: Varsha Pai · 11 months ago
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The Future Of Women-Only Ridesharing

The rise of women-only rideshare services has been inspired by increasing safety concerns, and gender disparities pertaining to driver earnings. Rideshare apps such as...

By: Tyerra Drake · 12 months ago
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The Influence Of Women In The Gaming Industry

The gaming industry has historically been male dominated, but it is now being modified by the voices and vision...

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Sideya Sherman’s Vision For A More Just New York City

When Sideya Sherman entered city government over a decade ago, her mission was clear: center communities that have historically...

Career

How To Overcome Impostor Syndrome

Impostor Syndrome is a constant self-doubt, questioning, fear, and lack of belief in one’s self. If you’ve ever felt inadequate, non-deserving of any accomplishments,...

By: Candis McDow · 1 year ago
Family

Embracing Autism Acceptance Month Through A Lens Of Inclusion And Empowerment

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a prevalent disorder that lasts a lifetime. It primarily focuses on how one communicates and interacts with others. According...

By: Candis McDow · 1 year ago
Business

How Women In Their 30s Are Breaking Barriers And Building On Their Own Terms

Success looks different for everyone, but once you hit 30 as a woman, it can feel as if the heat turns up to 100....

By: Candis McDow · 1 year ago
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Highlights From The Virtual MBA + Master’s Tour Spotlight On Women In Business

The virtual MBA + Master’s Tour Spotlight on Women in Business, held March 19 via Zoom, was packed with keynote speakers, MBA admissions decision...

By: Candis McDow · 1 year ago
Workplace

When Did DEI Become A ‘Dirty’ Word? Exploring The Benefits Of Diversity, Equity And Inclusion

In recent months, the internet has been buzzing with chatter about DEI. Major American corporations, such as Meta, Amazon, and Target, have either scaled...

By: Giovanna Acosta · 1 year ago
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A Peek Inside Her Agenda: Alencia Johnson

Cultural Strategist, Social Impact Leader, Entrepreneur, and now Author are some of the titles that Alencia Johnson holds. But...

Health & Wellness

How To Improve Your Menstrual Health By Managing Stress

Stress management can be hard to maneuver when work demands 40 hours or more, children are involved, bills are...

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How Teen Juliette Palacios Turned A STEM Need Into A Non-Profit

Increasing access and interest for girls and women of color is important because gaining a higher representation in the tech industry means that tech...

By: SCORE · 5 years ago
Women’s Month Wednesday: 3 Record-Breaking Athletes
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Women’s Month Wednesday: 3 Record-Breaking Athletes

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By: Michelle Richardson · 5 years ago
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How To Use Gender Neutral Language And Why It’s Important

So, what is gender-neutral language? According to Oxford Dictionary, “gender neutral (or gender-inclusive) language is language that does not refer specifically to men or...

By: Chelsea Hamlet · 7 years ago
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New Website Launches As Comprehensive Resource For Sexual Harassment Victims In The Workplace

Her Agenda is a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. News, content, and a database of events...

By: Ahiranis Castillo · 9 years ago
RECAP: #HerAgendaLive 'Sexism And Success'
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RECAP: #HerAgendaLive ‘Real Talk About Sexism And Success’

Her Agenda is a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. News, content, and a database of events...

By: Eve Stern · 9 years ago
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Members Of #theAgenda Share Thoughts On #BlackWomenAtWork

Her Agenda is a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. News, content,...

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5 Fearless Women In Comedy You Need To Know

Her Agenda is a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. News, content,...

About Time: Nike Finally Launches 'Nike Pro Hijab'
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And About Time: Nike Finally Launches ‘Nike Pro Hijab’

Her Agenda is a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. News, content, and a database of events...

By: Jashonda Williams · 9 years ago
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Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s Secrets To Breaking Down Barriers For Women

Her Agenda is a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. News, content, and a database of events...

By: Women 2.0 · 9 years ago
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Women And People Of Color Overlooked For Critical First Breaks In TV Directing

Her Agenda is a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. News, content, and a database of events...

By: Eve Stern · 10 years ago
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Film Academy Takes Small Step Toward Making Oscars Less White

Her Agenda is a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. News, content, and a database of events...

By: Eve Stern · 10 years ago
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Link List: Stories Around The Web To Add To Your Reading Agenda

Her Agenda is a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. News, content, and a database of events...

By: Hunter Harris · 13 years ago
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RECAP: HerAgenda.com International Women’s Day Twitter Chat

Her Agenda is a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. News, content,...

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