ANNOUNCEMENTS & HOLIDAYS

Moving Forward in 2024

share your journey. connect with hers. Greetings Connected Women: Early in 2024 we posted a reader survey and asked for feedback on what we were doing wrong/right in order to try to…

THINGS SHE SAID- Volume Three is Out Now!

Our most recent “Things She Said” is compiled from 2023-2024 interviews and articles conducted on our blog. They feature diverse women, all with a unique journey, gift or story to share. I…

Melanin Mavens You Should Follow, Grow and Glow With- In 2021

  Melanin Mavens are women of color who are making moves in their respective fields. Whether being entrepreneurs or mothers, these women balance it all –their way. You could learn something from…

3 Kid-Friendly Holiday Drinks To Try This Year

    3 Kid-Friendly Holiday Drinks To Try This Year By Angela Kidd Christmas is one of the most exciting times of the year, especially for children. Since the holidays are nearing,…

The Best Lingerie Trends of 2019

The Best Lingerie Trends of 2019   Every woman knows the importance of having quality lingerie. Even the most stylish outfit is nothing without a quality lingerie set. If you’re the one…

Office Decor Resolutions We’re Making in 2018

Office Decor Resolutions We’re Making in 2018     The new year is already upon us and it’s a good time to take a good look at your professional life. You have…

Navigating Challenging Relationships Over the Holidays

    Navigating Challenging Relationships Over the Holidays By Liz Brown The holidays are rapidly approaching and can be a time of joy and a chance to reconnect with family and friends.…

Each Day Is A Gift

    Each Day Is A Gift By Jacqueline Coote Each day the sun comes up we say to ourselves “Here’s another day. Now what do I have to do today?” We…

Give Connections this Christmas

Give Connections this Christmas by Lura Hobbs I love the holiday season, don’t you?  The sights of Christmas lights, grand Christmas trees in parks and at malls and festive wreaths on doors…

How to Stay Stress Free and Find Balance During the Holidays

How to Stay Stress Free and Find Balance During the Holidays by Lisa Herbert The holidays are approaching fast and that means days spent shopping, family gatherings, and office parties. The hustle…

THINGS SHE SAID 2017

Our updated “Things She Said” is compiled from over 4 years of interviews  and articles conducted on our blog. They feature diverse women, all with a unique journey, gift or story to…

Actress DeWanda Wise She's Gotta Have It - Courtesy of her Instagram page

Tune in for She’s Gotta Have It !

This new 10 episode series from Netflix, all of which were directed by Spike Lee, is a direct take from the original movie of the same name -also a Spike Lee Joint.…

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*post contains affiliate links The Direct Sales Television Network (DSTV), is the 1st TV network dedicated to the profession of Direct Sales. “We know that you work hard, every day, to reach…

Get Connected with Our Featured Contributors

Our featured Contributors inspires, enlighten and encourage our women readers to find their connection. Jennifer Urezzio is a featured contributor since November 2016. Jennifer Urezzio specializes in helping people connect – to…

Black Girl Magic Dominates at the 2016 Olympics

What would the 2016 Olympics be with a sprinkle of Melanin, Brown Sugar and Magic—Black Girl Magic that is. If you have even paying the minimal amount of attention to the games…

Top 5 Ski Resorts This Ski Season

Top 5 Ski Resorts This Ski Season Top 5 Ski Resorts This Ski Season By Lizzie Wright For those of you that have got a bug for skiing and still haven’t booked…

Enjoy the Holidays (Seriously!)

Enjoy the Holidays (Seriously!) Enjoy the Holidays (Seriously!) By Sherry Essig Two of my good friends give Martha Stewart a run for her money this time of year. They both bake enough…

Luxury Vacation Rentals for The Ultimate Holiday

Luxury Vacation Rentals for The Ultimate Holiday Luxury Vacation Rentals for The Ultimate Holiday By Sanya Sharma A vacation has different meanings to various people. Some people see a vacation as an…

Connected Motivational Moment : Shonda Rhimes

Listen to Shonda Rhimes speech at the The Hollywood Reporter’s 23rd annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast. She received the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award, the annual prize created in 2004 that recognizes a…

The Daily Connection – Go Out with a Bang

What are you going to do with these last 30 days of 2014? Have you already made your mark in 2014 and are just wanting to coast into 2015? Have you wasted…

2015 WITH CWM

Thanks for all your support in 2014! In the next year we will start our listing for 100 Connected Women (nominated open until filled) as well as start our Business Card directory…

SPREAD THE NEWS-GET INVOLVED WITH iREPORT.

What is iReport? iReport is a way for you- the audience – to potentially get your story on CNN bys suggesting stories and features. For the full description go here but it puts…

Hello Fall!

With the new season, we are debuting a new look. CW thanks you for your continued support and for giving us “the legs” to stand on our own away from our “parent”…

The “C” Word

I hate Cancer. No I realllyyyyyyy hate Cancer. It took my mother last year and for that it will always be on the top of my HATE YOU list. Cancer is evil.…

It’s a Hack Convention!

There have been numerous hacking headlines this year. Be sure to stay aware and protect your data and information! http://money.cnn.com/2014/09/08/technology/security/home-depot-breach/index.html https://www.yahoo.com/tech/russian-hackers-release-5-million-gmail-usernames-and-97147084299.html http://news.yahoo.com/check-were-exposed-todays-5-million-password-leak-162922617.html

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT!

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COMING IN AUGUST!

Brand New Features!

The Writers Block

<font size=2.5> CWM asked Authors about their writing grind. Cassietta Jefferson www.cassiettajefferson.com cjefferson@virtuousinkpublishing.com How many books have you published? 2-5 What is the biggest challenge for you as a writer? I find…

What Are you Reading?

CWM asked it’s readers for the current or last good read and here’s what is on their bookshelves. Anybody’s Daughter by Pamela Samuels YoungWhen 13-year-old Brianna is ensnarled in the horrifying world…

Oregon Women’s Conference Info from Keri Murphy

A Letter from Keri Murphy My team and I have been working tirelessly on this year’s Oregon Women’s Conference happening on Monday, July 14th and Tuesday, July 15th at the Portland Hilton.…

APOLOGIES ARE IN ORDER

We apologize to M. Shannon Hernandez for her interview being less than worthy of publication and not aligning at all with her brand. In my error I did not proof the transcription…

RIP MAYA

CWM extends it’s deepest condolences to the family and friends of living icon ..and woman Maya Angelou! Your impact will never be forgotten. Dr. Maya Angelou is one of the most renowned…

SALUTE TO SUPPORT!

Thank you to our coverstars who supported the magazine, promoted for us and spread the word. You represented the “making the connection” and did us proud.