Breaking Barriers
Remarkable women are known to shatter glass ceilings and break down every door. Ever since Rosie the Riveter became a cultural icon for working women everywhere, it has been a…
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Want To Write A Book? Meet NonFiction.
Many of us have felt that little whisper in the back of your mind, that little nudge, that terrifying but wonderful idea: I should write a book! It makes sense.…
The Pest Control Queen Taking On Capitol Hill
“We are in a time of great change.” These are the words of a woman from North Dakota, hardened by winters in the Upper Midwest and what can be the…
Becoming a Dream Girl – Redefining What it Means To Be A Dreamer
There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women. What Madeleine Albright forgot to mention in her famous quote is that there is also a special…
Five Reasons Why Ashley Zahabian is Crushing Her Dreams Before You Do
You can say a lot of things about Ashley Zahabian; she’s smart, beautiful, incredibly passionate and one hell of a public speaker. You might even be able to say that…
The Competitive Advantages of Hiring A Diverse Team
It’s natural to gravitate toward people who think the way you do, who you share things in common with, and who come from a similar background. It’s a human inclination…
Freelancer vs. Entrepreneur: Which Is For You?
So you’re thinking of quitting the office job, huh? Leaving the ol’ 9-5? Kissing that cubicle goodbye? It’s a good decision, trust me. Well, it was a good decision for…
How to handle a layoff like you knew it was coming
Because of course, you didn’t. Maybe you had an inkling downsizing was headed to your workplace, but you couldn’t possibly be among the expendables. Me? Never! Believe it or not,…
5 Free Online Tools For Entrepreneurs
They say it takes money to make money, which is a painful reality for many new business owners. When you’re starting a business, there’s a certain catch twenty-two that starts…
The Retirement Puzzle
When it comes to strong, independent women, we know how to take care of ourselves. Or at least we think we do. It’s undeniable that naturally, we are warriors who…
Recruiting and Retaining Women in Tech: Three Phases of Challenges
Technical recruiter Speak With A Geek (SWAG) is using its voice in the industry to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by women in technology. The Bay Area…
6 Ways to Automate your Business
As business owners and solopreneurs, our greatest asset is definitely our time. There was never enough of it when we were working fulltime, so we had the brilliant idea of…
Show Your Customers Some Love This Valentine’s Day
Calling all lovebirds! Valentine’s fever is in the air, and everywhere you look you’re reminded of it. Candy hearts, overpriced cards, and reminders that you should be in a relationship.…