Recently I worked with a leadership team of 30 people – comprised of 10 women and 20 men. An all-too-familiar pattern emerged in their 360-degree leadership assessments. The women were consistently rated…
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Let’s get real—2025 is just around the corner, and if you’re still thinking you can sit in your cozy little bubble of expertise, quietly waiting for the world to come knocking, let…
Six Key Ways Entrepreneurship Can Unlock Financial Freedom for Women In today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape, entrepreneurship has emerged as a powerful vehicle for women seeking financial freedom. It offers a…
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Author and Educator, Sierrah Chavis has blazed a path to champion youth and empower women to strive to be reach their highest potential in success, healing and self-discovery. As an advocate and…
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You’re one of the many women out there who keep buying fancy and dressy clothing items, thinking that one day you might start wearing them on a daily basis, when actually both your clothing and lifestyle couldn’t more different? Then it’s high time you gave your wardrobe a makeover – below, we shared a guide on building an active lifestyle capsule wardrobe to help you get the most out of your clothes.
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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…
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This year I am experiencing a greater level of expectation and excitement, but I have to be transparent. I’m more than a little intimidated by what God is showing me about the…