Yes, You Absolutely Can Embrace Multiple Passions In Business
Conventional business advice is to embrace “one thing” – a singular focus, and many will tell you straight up to stop pursuing your passions if you want to succeed in…
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Cashing in my Life’s Savings to become an Entrepreneur
I don’t like gambling. It’s out of character for me. No, not at the casino, but by pursuing my passion and resigning from a great job. After contemplating for months…
Organic immersion in Boston with Balans Wellness Center
Marie Aspling is one inspirational woman who has found her balance in life and work. Aspling moved to the U. S. from Sweden, and in 2010 she founded Balans, Boston’s first…
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…
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…
Authenticity Saves Lives
In my last article, I spoke of the great power that each of us has to change the world through nonprofit service work. Today I’m shifting gears a bit and…
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…
An Australian Man’s Perspective on Pay Inequality
In the 21st century, ‘equality’ is a key word: race equality, gender equality, marriage equality. But as some areas make progression, bit by bit, there are others that drag along…
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…
The Power of One: Standing Up As An Advocate
It’s safe to say that most women are programmed to be needed and to help others. It’s our mamma bear meter in action always looking for ways to help and…
10 Ways to Establish Trust with Your Audience
Before I learned about what marketing really is, I always felt kind of ‘icky’ about it. To me, as an entrepreneur with absolutely no experience in marketing myself or my…
How to handle an emergency when you’re a one-woman show
When you own your own business, you wear a lot of hats. You are the provider, CEO, CFO, marketing department, and blogger…what don’t you do!? Turns out you are also your…
Seven Secrets to Launching Your Own Jewelry Line
It often starts as a hobby; when you finish your first rainbow-colored friendship bracelet at summer camp and think, Damn, I want to make these for everyone now. And later,…