by Bonnie Marcus | Jan 8, 2025 | ambition, Assertive Communication, Communication, Women Empowerment, Women in the Workplace
The dark paneled walls, the long mahogany conference table lined with sturdy leather chairs screamed testosterone. And as the partners of the prominent New York venture capital firm slowly streamed into the room, it was obvious that this office was a testament to...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jan 2, 2025 | ambition, Assertive Communication, Badass Women, leadership, life lessons, Self Promotion, Women Empowerment, Women in the Workplace
Rising to the top is not easy for even the most talented women. It takes savvy, grit, and persistence. It requires the belief in one’s future and the potential to reach goals. But beyond the obvious challenges that women encounter every day, more subtle yet...
by Bonnie Marcus | Dec 23, 2024 | ambition, Assertive Communication, Self Promotion, Women Empowerment, Women in the Workplace
f you’re like most people, self-promotion does not come easily. Research on this topic indicates that women are especially hesitant to advocate for themselves. Years of being told to take a back seat and wait to be noticed, we often fail miserably at advocating for...
by Bonnie Marcus | Dec 18, 2024 | ambition, Badass Women, Women Empowerment, Women in the Workplace
The AI industry is exploding with new innovative products to provide personal assistance with our daily tasks. With advances in natural language processing personal customization device integration and emotional intelligence, these products will be more intuitive,...
by Bonnie Marcus | Dec 11, 2024 | Diversity and Inclusion, Women in Business, Women in the Workplace, workplace
The murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis police in 2020 was a shocking reality check for many Americans. No longer could we deny that racial violence is a part of our everyday lives. The event triggered racial unrest and protests across the country. Thousands...
by Bonnie Marcus | Dec 4, 2024 | ambition, Diversity and Inclusion, gender diversity
The 2024 presidential campaign put childless women in the spotlight. Women without children have been labeled ‘childless cat ladies’ who are selfish, have less value to society. The comments caused serious backlash from women especially on social media. Even Taylor...
by Bonnie Marcus | Nov 27, 2024 | Badass Women, Women Empowerment
I started taking ballet lessons when I was four years old. By the time I was six, I was convinced that I was going to be a ballerina when I grew up. Yeah, I know. Many young girls have this dream. It’s nothing unusual. But I didn’t just see myself as the Sugar Plum...
by Bonnie Marcus | Nov 20, 2024 | ambition, networking, relationship building and women
We’ve all heard the advice that networking is important for our careers. And regardless of your profession, your industry or demographic, the message is loud and clear. If you want to be successful, you need to spend time networking. It’s great advice. But what’s...
by Bonnie Marcus | Oct 30, 2024 | Gender Bias, gender diversity, Women in Business, Women in the Workplace
For those of you unfamiliar with the gender pay gap and the implications, let me start with the facts. As of 2024, women in the U.S. earn about 84 cents for every dollar earned by white men working full-time in comparable roles. This gap has widened for the...
by Bonnie Marcus | Oct 28, 2024 | ambition, Badass Women, Gendered Ageism, goal setting, Success, Women Empowerment, Women in Business, Women in the Workplace
It’s a fact. Women in the workplace face many challenges at every stage of their career due to gendered ageism, the intersection of gender bias and ageism. We know this. We experience it every day, and at times it seems almost impossible to overcome the systemic bias....
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