We’re a month into 2017 already (I know, time flies), and in reality, most people have given up their New Year’s Resolution by now. It’s easy to give up, especially if you’ve set a huge, life-altering goal. Well, we are here to give you some ideas to refocus your goals so you can have a happy, healthy and inspiring 2017.
Be specific- It’s important to quantify or qualify your goals. For instance, deciding you want to eat better can mean multiple things. Maybe you want to cut out added sugar or make sure you get five servings of veggies a
Mornings are a busy time, especially if you are trying to squeeze in a workout (check out last week’s post!) or if you need to prep your family for a long day. It’s easy to let breakfast fall to the way side as a result, and settle for a quick drive-thru meal, or even skip the meal altogether. However, eating breakfast helps to fire up your metabolism and gives you energy all day. On top of that, studies show those who eat breakfast have lower chances of developing heart disease and becoming overweight. Check out these ideas for quick and
KMFA’s 50th Birthday Block Party– Celebrate local station KMFA for playing classical music in Austin for 50 years! This free block party will include live classical music performances and local food trucks.
Monday, January 30
Slow Wine Guide – 2017 US Tour– Preview the Slow Wine Guide, which features wineries which take pride in their process of wine making. Try new wines and meet the people behind them at this free event.
We always have good intentions, especially when we’re signing up for that 6 am yoga class. But, be real- how often do you skip an early morning workout? We’ve all been there! However, mornings are a great time to get a workout in before going to work or taking your kids to school. Not only that, getting your sweat on early helps you feel better and have more energy throughout the day. We’ve come up with six ways to help you get out of bed and to the gym before the sun rises.
Bike Austin January Volunteer Night– Help the non-profit organization Bike Austin by phonebanking and preparing letters, all while meeting and visiting with other volunteers.
Young Women’s Alliance Information Session– Are you interested in joining Austin’s Young Women’s Alliance? Learn more about the organization at an informal happy hour at Freedmen’s. Wednesday, January 25
When’s the last time you took a look at your finances? We recently had the opportunity to speak with Allison Engel, director of women’s market strategy at Northwestern Mutual, about how women can make smart choices with their money. Thinking about your financial situation is important no matter what your relationship status is, but especially now more than ever as women stay single for longer.
Personally, I know personal finance is something that I can always get better at, and I am sure I am not the only one.
In our conversation, Allison gave us a few tips to
Martin Luther King March and Festival– Celebrate the life of the great Dr. King by meeting with fellow marchers on UT Austin’s campus by the MLK Statue, and march to the capital for a festival with local vendors and musicians. Please bring a non-perishable food item or can to donate to the Capital Area Food Bank if you plan to attend either
Earlier this month, my co-founders and I raised our sixth round of venture capital funding for Nvoicepay.
People ask me all the time, “Has it been hard to raise money as a woman?” It certainly wasn’t easy, but since I’ve never raised money as a man, I don’t know if that would be different. This is my only experience, and of all the venture capitalists who passed on the early funding rounds, no one ever said, “We’re not going to invest in your company because you’re a woman.” In fact, I found that if they didn’t like something about