A Phoenix Rising: Meet Kimra Luna
She has blue hair. And in high school it was pink and carefully styled into a mohawk, making strangers and teachers wonder out loud if she was a drug addict…
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A Reading List for Intentional Women
Wasn’t it just yesterday I was writing down my New Year’s resolutions? With a renewed commitment to myself, I was making plans to build more muscle, walk the dog more…
How Our Excuses Hold Us Back
Excuses are a touchy subject. We’re often so dependent on them, that it’s too easy to mistake a simple excuse for a fact. As a mom to young kids, I…
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…
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…
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…