With the “Ban Bossy” campaign picking up steam, it’s helping to empower women everywhere – including the workplace. But according to a recent Huffington Post article, women lead only 4.2 percent of our largest public corporations, make up only 14 percent of top officers in corporate America and fill a measly 18 percent of board seats. These statistics show the gender bias in today’s
Finding time to squeeze in a workout can be a bit of challenge especially if you have a demanding work schedule. There are few key things to remember, by making simple life changes you will be able to achieve a decent workout everyday. For example according to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services by simply omitting the elevator from you daily routine and taking the stairs you are making strides to a healthier version of yourself. You can burn up to 45 calories daily by climbing three flight of stairs three times a day, do
I am a podcast fanatic; without my podcasts, my work day would be so boring!! The point is I was pretty stocked when Natalie Eckdahl, host of The Biz Chix Podcast asked me to be on an episode. My very first podcast interview!
I obviously loved it! I mean who doesn’t love to just chit chat about life, career, hobbies for 30 mins?!
In my interview, we discussed the differences between gen y and gen x, how we can all work together and PR tips for the average entrepreneur. Another hot topic that we touched on was whether
So, yesterday I had the pleasure of speaking with the wonderful ladies of UT’s Phi Beta Chi chapter, which is a professional women’s sorority. When they first asked me to be a guest at their monthly meeting, I was a little nervous because they told me I could talk about anything. This kind of free for all is daunting because I am used to only speaking about PR.
When I was pondering what I should talk about, I remembered reading this post on writes like a girl, where Nicole shared her life mantras. I thought, “what
From a young age, Katie Ganshert knew she loved to write. After spending time in Kenya doing HIV/AIDS outreach, she was haunted by some of the devastation that she saw. She used writing as an outlet for her experience. Even though she managed to write a full length novel, she realized it was harder than she thought to
When it comes to clothes, I usually stick to a pretty neutral color palette. However, I am pretty much obsessed with a good orange + blue combo. In the same day, I bought this sweater from Gap (on super sale!), and a skirt with the same hues.
I love this outfit. I am almost sad that it is getting warmer because I probably won’t be able to wear it again any time soon.
So earlier this week, I went to check out the new Teysha store on S. 1st. If you aren’t familiar with the brand, you really should be.
While traveling the world, co-founders, Sophie and Travis, saw the damaging impacts of poverty and deforestation. They believed that social entrepreneurship, conscious capitalism, and micro-finance were the most effective tools to empower people.
Thus, Teysha was born to help give artisans around the world more opportunity. The artists make beautiful, hand-crafted belts, shoes and hats.
Sophie and Travis explain, “By joining our mission, you are helping to create a world in
After her husband was fired from his job as a college football coach because he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Maura Horton started a fashion business out of her home. Her company, MagnaReady, makes dress shirts for men and women that are held closed with magnets so people with arthritis, Parkinson’s or other mobility-limiting conditions can