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How to Prioritize … Today, Next Month, and Next Year
The Work at Home WomanHolly - The Work at Home Woman4 May 2015 | 10:00 pmBy Dawn Berryman It’s easy to get overwhelmed with a to-do list, especially if your business or home office is a one-woman-show. Knowing how to prioritize and when and where to spend your energy can make you your most productive self. So, where do you begin? How do you prioritize today’s seemingly never-ending to-do list? […] -
Listen to Learn, Learn to Lead
Learned On by Andrea LearnedAndrea Learned9 Mar 2015 | 6:16 amHow often do you hear a leader described in the media as a “good listener?” Not often. That may be because, both in theory and by tradition, descriptions of leadership still tend to focus more on the output (decisive! charismatic!) than the input. But, the best leadership in practice today gets noted for its calibration toward the latter. And, social media is an incredible source for that. One business leader currently well representing the listening and learning “input” approach is Deidre Paknad , founder and CEO of Workboard (her third company). I first came across… -
The Day I Used My Big Girl Voice
Stirrup QueensMel3 May 2015 | 4:46 amI should start this out by admitting that I am not fantastic about speaking up. I would rather sit and be miserable than exert myself and fix things so I’m not miserable. It extends to things like returning items at a store or even ordering pizza over the phone. It takes a lot for me […] -
Salt: Friend or Foe?
Pink LemonadeLiz Gilbert28 Apr 2015 | 5:30 amby Leanne ElyToday's Focus is on SALT Salt is an essential nutrient. Our bodies NEED salt. Note that I am not saying we need a LOT of salt, we just need some (about 500 milligrams a day). This is one of the reasons I much prefer sea salt to other salts-it's fresher, lighter and won't bog you don't like regular old table salt. Table salt has chemicals in it to keep it from clumping; such as sodium silicoaluminate, calcium phosphate or magnesium carbonate for example. No one needs chemical additives in their food! Here's Today's TRICK:I like to keep my salt in a dish so I can grab it by the… -
Climate Action Means Business – My Next Step
Learned On by Andrea LearnedAndrea Learned11 Apr 2015 | 10:52 amThe fantastic but perhaps little understood thing about social capital building through Twitter is that you truly DO develop what feels like a warm, supportive in-real-life style community – with each member looking out for one another. Like any other community (in churches or schools, for example…), it can then be pretty jarring when an active member doesn’t show up as often. That’s why I wanted to share my current work transition. As of April 1, I have taken a full-time social media strategist position with the incredible We Mean Business Coalition communications team. The seven…
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At 92, Liz Smith Reveals How Rupert Murdoch Fired Her, What It Felt Like to Be Outed
wowowow10 Apr 2015 | 4:42 pm“I’m too old for gossip,” insists 92-year-old Liz Smith, delicately settling into a banquette at her favorite Tex Mex watering hole in Murray Hill. But a few hours with the legendary columnist proves that’s far from the truth. Read More at Hollywood Reporter -
Spring Recipes to Delight Every Table
wowowow27 Mar 2015 | 7:24 amEntrees, salads and desserts to please a crowd. Spring always holds a special place in the year. The last of the snow, sleet and storms have stopped making way for longer days and the desire to shed heavy winter clothes and meals. Plates and recipes become lighter and brighter with the hues of colorful vegetables not weighed down by the heavy gravies and sauces of winter dishes. The first vegetables of spring are tender and green with a crisp bite making them perfect for a family gathering, lunch with friends or a change-up to the weekly dinner routine. Spring abounds and so should our… -
The Day She Lost Her Jealousy at Barneys
Sheila Nevins3 Jan 2015 | 9:00 amOriginally published in January 2008… She had always been slightly envious of other girls. It started with doll clothes in third grade. MaryLou’s doll had high-heels and a bikini swimsuit. Hers did not. This competitive nature continued, with more serious manifestations, into high school. At the elegant Pierrepont High, she longed for Ginger’s blue eyes and Margaret Gullen’s knees. The fancy girl’s high school required dark blue knee socks with the dark blue uniform. Margaret’s knees, or so it appeared to her, were dimpled in all the right places — whereas hers appeared to… -
Lily Tomlin receives Kennedy Center Honors
wowowow30 Dec 2014 | 6:56 amIs it any surprise that Lily Tomlin, our wOw woman, would be honored by the Kennedy Center? The award is given to those who have made significant contributions to American culture though the performing arts. Lily, your wOw community salutes you!! Watch the 37th Kennedy Center Honors tonight, December 30, 2014 -
Marlo Thomas Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
wowowow28 Nov 2014 | 12:01 pmOur very own Marlo Thomas was bestowed this nation’s highest civilian honor, a Presidential Medal of Freedom. The honor is presented to “individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.” Congrats to MAKER @MarloThomas on winning the Medal of Freedom for her world-changing work! Watch her story here t.co/fUl65wlZLr — MAKERS (@MAKERSwomen) November 26, 2014 Marlo serves as national outreach director…
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Learned On by Andrea Learned
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Climate Action Means Business – My Next Step
Andrea Learned11 Apr 2015 | 10:52 amThe fantastic but perhaps little understood thing about social capital building through Twitter is that you truly DO develop what feels like a warm, supportive in-real-life style community – with each member looking out for one another. Like any other community (in churches or schools, for example…), it can then be pretty jarring when an active member doesn’t show up as often. That’s why I wanted to share my current work transition. As of April 1, I have taken a full-time social media strategist position with the incredible We Mean Business Coalition communications team. The seven… -
Listen to Learn, Learn to Lead
Andrea Learned9 Mar 2015 | 6:16 amHow often do you hear a leader described in the media as a “good listener?” Not often. That may be because, both in theory and by tradition, descriptions of leadership still tend to focus more on the output (decisive! charismatic!) than the input. But, the best leadership in practice today gets noted for its calibration toward the latter. And, social media is an incredible source for that. One business leader currently well representing the listening and learning “input” approach is Deidre Paknad , founder and CEO of Workboard (her third company). I first came across… -
The Unheralded Beauty and Power of Social Capital
Andrea Learned3 Feb 2015 | 4:49 pmWhat drives you? This question emerges at key transition points in most career journeys. When that gets nailed down, the world opens up – and a person’s potential impact as a change agent is likely to explode. So, what has made the difference and brought an ever-increasing sense of purpose to my own work? The combination of writing and connecting via social media with so many different kinds of people from diverse fields with a range of expertise. What a world this has opened up! Emphasis On Social Capital Social capital is the broader term used these days for the sort of relationship… -
Leadership and Transparency 2015: The Social Media Imperative
Andrea Learned22 Jan 2015 | 1:51 pmBy the time “trends” get mentioned in the new year forecast blog posts, they can be little more “old” than “news.” Though forward motion is always worth celebrating, change usually happens more slowly. Take, for example, the call for more transparency in business leadership. While today’s startups are more likely to intentionally bake this into their corporate DNA, 100+ year old companies have a lot more embedded business culture to counter. Still, no matter the corporation’s size or embedded culture, the imperative of transparency really is, to be festive about it, “nipping… -
Get On Social Media To Become the “Source”
Andrea Learned22 Dec 2014 | 9:56 am“All things being equal” is quite an overused phrase, but there can still be gold in what follows it. Whether it’s a consumer’s evaluation of cleaning products or a way to differentiate potential business consultants, the reasons why one option is chosen over another is especially key in a world of choice gone wild. As a business thought leader, don’t you want “[your name here] is the best choice” to be the end of that “all things being equal” sentence? I got to thinking about this recently as it relates to Tweetchat guests, conference speakers, podcast interviewees and NPR…
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The Women's International Perspective
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ISIS claims responsibility for Texas shooting but offers no proof
Hamzah Hussain5 May 2015 | 12:26 pmISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack outside a Prophet Mohammed cartoon contest in Texas -- and warned of more attacks to come. In a broadcast on its official radio channel Tuesday, the group said two Al Khilafa soldiers opened fire outside the event in Garland, a Dallas suburb. Al Khilafa is how ISIS refers to its soldiers. CNN cannot confirm the claim, and ISIS offered no evidence that the gunmen were affiliates with the terror organization. Read More » -
Our Right To Rest: Islamic Paths to Women’s Empowerment
Haley Dillan4 May 2015 | 11:21 amThe call to prayer came onto the speaker system in the women’s prayer space. The Imam was on the microphone upstairs. “Allahu Akbar. Hayya As-salat,” called the Imam. “God is the Greatest. Come and pray.” (Fond memories of the dawn call to prayer in Tunisia rose inside me: “Come and pray. Prayer is better than sleep.”) Eight women entered the mosque through the side entrance, took off their shoes, salaamed everyone, and gathered on the white lines to pray. Mina didn’t get up. “Please go pray,” I said, worried that some kind of hostessing obligation was at work and… -
Skin Bleaching: The Dark Side of Beauty
Esther Oluga4 May 2015 | 9:58 amSkin and bleaching: two words many would never associate together. Skin bleaching, skin lightening, or skin whitening, is the use of products to remove the melanin from the skin over a period of time. The reasons for this practise have been linked to self-hate and lowself-esteem. According to the World Health Organisation (PDF), in Nigeria 77% of women are reported to use skin lightening products on a regular basis, the highest amount in Africa. Being raised in a Nigerian community, this is a distressing truth and something I have been very aware of from a young age, but I could not… -
Why We Need To Talk About Student Sexual Assault
Hamzah Hussain4 May 2015 | 9:48 amBy Laura Harmon, The Irish Times, Ireland- In Ireland, like in many countries, we haven’t got the best track record when it comes to sex education. There are also many issues to be tackled in our society when it comes to sexual violence. As the nation begins to come to terms with and address the history of child abuse that occurred here, we should also turn our attentions to how adults treat one another. In 2013, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) published the Say Something Study – the first study of third-level students’ experiences in Ireland on harassment, stalking, violence and… -
Bali Nine Executions Highlight Australia’s Hypocrisy On The Death Penalty
Hamzah Hussain4 May 2015 | 9:35 amBy Jennifer Robinson, The Sydney Morning Herald, Australia- Australia is up in arms over Indonesia's execution of the Bali Nine pair Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. And rightly so: the death penalty is abhorrent and must be abolished. Australia agreed to this long ago: we abolished it in 1973. My thoughts and sympathy are with the families of the two Australians executed on Wednesday. I cannot imagine how I would feel if it had been one of my brothers. Australia is right to raise an objection – and right to exercise diplomatic protection over Australians in trouble abroad. Both Prime…
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The Science Behind Hangovers: How Your Body Is Affected
Erin Kennedy5 May 2015 | 10:32 amDisplay Title: The Science Behind Hangovers: How Your Body Is Affected Subtitle: You've probably felt dehydration, fatigue and headache after heavy drinking. Here's why your body reacts that way. Background Image: Image Only: No Description Background: on Link Text: Read Full Story URL: www.empowher.com/alcoholism/content/science-behind-hangovers-how-your-bod... Align: left Weight: -10 Text Color: Black -
Your Top Mental Health Questions Answered
daniluna4 May 2015 | 3:47 pmSlide Title: How can I overcome negativity? Image: Image Text: "If you are overwhelmed with schoolwork, talk to your teachers about this. They understand that it can be a bit overwhelming for some students and can work with you - they can also recommend a tutor if you need one."Read full answer here Slide Title: Postpartum Depression or Postpartum Psychosis? Image: Image Caption: B-D-S/PhotoSpin Image Text: "About 10-15% of women experience the more disabling and persistent postpartum depression, and 0.1-0.2% of women experience postpartum… -
Do Carrots Really Help Your Vision?
Erin Kennedy4 May 2015 | 3:16 pmDisplay Title: Do Carrots Really Help Your Vision? Subtitle: We're separating myth from fact when it comes to eating carrots and improving eye sight. Background Image: Image Only: No Description Background: on Link Text: Read Full Story URL: www.empowher.com/eyes-amp-vision/content/do-carrots-really-help-your-visi... Align: right Weight: -9 Text Color: Black -
Dr. Ellen Antoine
HER Radio19 Mar 2015 | 10:31 amAfter years of health issues plaguing her family, Dr. Antoine wanted to understand the underlying causes rather than just treat the symptoms. Associated Editorial: HER Radio - Health and Wellness Radio Show about Women Block Weight: -3 Two Columns: No read more -
Abbie Gellman, MS, RD
HER Radio19 Mar 2015 | 10:17 amAbbie Gellman, MS, RD, is a professionally trained chef and Registered Dietitian. Abbie has over 10 years of hospitality and food and beverage consulting experience and nearly 10 years of nutrition URL: listen to Abbie Gellman, MS, RD Associated Editorial: HER Radio - Health and Wellness Radio Show about Women Block Weight: -4 Two Columns: No read more
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The Work at Home Woman
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How to Prioritize … Today, Next Month, and Next Year
Holly - The Work at Home Woman4 May 2015 | 10:00 pmBy Dawn Berryman It’s easy to get overwhelmed with a to-do list, especially if your business or home office is a one-woman-show. Knowing how to prioritize and when and where to spend your energy can make you your most productive self. So, where do you begin? How do you prioritize today’s seemingly never-ending to-do list? […] -
How to Make Money as a Professional Organizer – Catharine Murphy Shares Her Secrets
wahanelson3 May 2015 | 10:00 pmTell us a little bit about yourself and your entrepreneurial journey. I have a BBA with a Major in Data Processing and a Master of Science in Computer Science. When I graduated, I went to work as a computer programmer/software engineer and continued in that field for over 25 years. I was a corporate-type in […] -
How to Be a Successful Mom Entrepreneur
Holly - The Work at Home Woman30 Apr 2015 | 10:00 pmBy Holly Reisem Hanna Have you ever wondered why some people succeed in their business, while others continually struggle? I’ll let you in on a little secret. It has nothing to do with a college degree, how high your IQ score is, or even how much money you have to invest in your business. In […] -
The Secret Key to Making Money for Women Entrepreneurs
wahanelson29 Apr 2015 | 10:00 pmBy Kelly Robbins Are you frustrated because you are struggling to make money and you can’t put your finger on why? I see this a frequently with my coaching clients. Most people assume they are not doing the right types of marketing or lack technical skills when they are not making money in their business. […] -
How to Market Your Small Business on a Shoestring Budget
Holly - The Work at Home Woman27 Apr 2015 | 10:00 pmBy Deborah Sweeney Marketing is something that’s changed drastically over the years. Gone are the days of paying the local newspaper to print up a press release. Though, nowadays, it seems that marketing tactics are changing faster and faster. Where there used to be only a couple of marketing options for small business owners, there […]
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Women's Voices For Change
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Where Are All the Stage Mothers? (Maternal Roles Get Short Shrift in the Theater)
Alexandra MacAaron4 May 2015 | 9:30 pmBy Alexandra MacAaron Historically, both straight plays and musicals have been a little biased when it comes to maternal characters. [This is only the intro. Click the headline to visit Womens Voices for Change for the full post, links, other content, and more!] -
Tech Tuesday: Nature & Technology
Amy Blum4 May 2015 | 9:25 pmBy Amy Blum While the progress of technology often threatens preservation on a large scale, as individuals we can improve our natural surroundings by using technology to reduce energy consumption and protect the environment. [This is only the intro. Click the headline to visit Womens Voices for Change for the full post, links, other content, and more!] -
Dr. Pat Consults: New Mothers and Postpartum Depression—When It’s More Than Baby Blues
Megan Riddle, M.D. Ph.D.3 May 2015 | 9:30 pmBy Megan Riddle, M.D. Ph.D. There is still a degree of shame surrounding emotional issues that can arise during pregnancy and childbirth, and it is important that we talk about them. [This is only the intro. Click the headline to visit Womens Voices for Change for the full post, links, other content, and more!] -
Poetry Sunday: “The New Egypt,” by Robin Becker
Women's Voices For Change2 May 2015 | 9:30 pmBecker’s subject—property acquisition and its relation to ideas of family and homeland—is an unconventional and powerfully moving choice for a sonnet, proving again the infinite elasticity and enduring vitality of the form. [This is only the intro. Click the headline to visit Womens Voices for Change for the full post, links, other content, and more!] -
Molly Fisk: Three Cheers for the Ordinary Human!
Molly Fisk1 May 2015 | 9:30 pmBy Molly Fisk I came to this coffee shop today because this is where I wrote my first essay, in October 2004. I wanted to see what it felt like to write my 170th one here, too. [This is only the intro. Click the headline to visit Womens Voices for Change for the full post, links, other content, and more!]
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Join Me @ The MOD (Mothers Of Daughters) Squad Today?
Natalie Snapp28 Apr 2015 | 9:01 pmWe’re talking about one of my favorite topics – teaching our daughters about how to be good friends and how to love and support other girls – over at the MOD (Mothers of Daughters) today. If we want our girls to grow-up and become women who help rather than hinder the culture of women, it starts now. And it starts with us. We’re talking about “Guiding Our Girls To Be Gammas” – will you join me there? Don’t forget: Tomorrow is the last day for the Launch Week Incentives! Click here to be taken to the book page and register for the freebies you… -
Because A Heart Sister Doesn’t Hold Stuff Over Your Head
Natalie Snapp28 Apr 2015 | 7:16 am“I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” – Maya Angelou (who is one of my very favorite writers EVER. Just for the record.) I’m so thankful Heart Sisters: Be the Friend You Want to Have has sparked important dialogue – between us here online, between friends in-real-life and between women in general. When we listen to each other with an open, humble heart and give and receive grace, then I’m convinced the resulting dialogue will work wonders in changing the female culture that 80% of women believe need to be changed. Yet we need to… -
Announcing The Birth Of Heart Sisters!
Natalie Snapp21 Apr 2015 | 6:15 amShe was born in the early hours of the morning via a very-scheduled C-section . . . Here she is . . . Isn’t she beautiful? She weighs 7.2 ounces and is 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches. She was born amidst much blood, sweat and tears. What did I learn while carrying, laboring and birthing her? Oh, friends. What didn’t I learn? Obedience. Love. Grace. Humility. Refinement. How to crush pride. Evidence that when He calls you to it, He’ll do it. I would love for you to visit my book site – click here to visit. In the meantime, know that you can purchase Heart Sisters: Be the…
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Flesh, Blood, Breath
GirlGriot30 Apr 2015 | 8:57 pmSay: "Not one more," every single time. -
Gift-Wrapped
GirlGriot29 Apr 2015 | 8:58 pmSo yes, that mom slapping her son around and dragging him away from the protests in Baltimore. I’m not a parent, but I can understand not wanting your child to be in the middle of a situation that could turn ugly in a nanosecond. How could I not understand that? But … While I am […] -
What can the matter be?
GirlGriot28 Apr 2015 | 8:50 pmI'm not trying to force anything down your throat. Neither do I want your insistences forced down mine. -
Looking Back
GirlGriot27 Apr 2015 | 8:56 pmAs I sat on the C train headed uptown to a meeting, I was thinking about Samuel, thinking about today’s Poetic Asides prompt, which is to write a looking back poem. As soon as I saw that prompt, I thought of Samuel, and that I needed to write a Samuel poem today. For those who […] -