9 ways you give your power away without even knowing it
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...
No one wants to hear your elevator pitch
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...
I care about people and AI
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,...
Black is Not a credential: the corporate scam of DEI
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...
Childless Women in the Workplace Deserve Equality
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...
True Confession: I’m a badass and finally owning it!
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...
Are you wasting your time networking?
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...
The Gender Wage Gap Just Increased For The First Time In 20 Years. It Barely Made The Headlines
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...
Make Every Age The Right Age To Realize Your Ambition
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....