Designers like Tiffany Tuttle and other founders of female-led luxury shoe brands are pushing for style and comfort in shoe designs, trying to connect with an untapped segment of women. As a former dancer, Tiffany Tuttle, founder of luxury shoe brand LD Tuttle, knows the importance of comfort-driven design in making or breaking a performance. After realizing that her passion for sketching…
Over the course of a year, the average woman pays an additional $1,351 for basic items and services. And, we’re not just talking feminine hygiene products here, we are also talking about it as it applies to toys geared for girls, dry cleaning, clothing, and more. While it’s bad enough that a gender pay gap exists in which women earn…
When it comes to meditation, everyone starts out as rookies. There are so many different ways to get started and it can certainly be confusing with all the noise on this topic right now. Different teachers, styles, studios, apps, courses, workshops, and retreats can make the choice on how or where to begin overwhelming. Meditation is one of the greatest…
Women in Information Technology (WIT), an initiative launched by New York University (NYU), aims to counter the scarcity of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields of study and in the technology industry in general. According to a 2016 Bureau of Labor Statistics report, women comprised just 18% of computer and information sciences bachelor’s degree recipients in the U.S.…
The Women in Science (WiSci) camp aims to close the gender gap through access to education, mentorship opportunities, and leadership training. Girls will participate in hands-on activities to learn about various STEAM topics in a cross-cultural learning environment. STEAM stands for Science Technology Engineering Arts & Design Mathematics. Why focus on STEAM education for girls? Over the past 15 years,…
As we continue to discuss the problem of lack of women in management in corporate America, Accenture offers a way that can be a step in the right direction to remove gender divide in the workplace. International Woman’s Day is a holiday during which people and companies around the world celebrate women’s accomplishment and reflect on the gender divide. In…
There are a myriad of ways to achieve success starting with little or nothing. Whether one has the cash for a personal coach or not, practicing daily habits that lead to success is accessible to almost anyone. Practicing these habits without a purpose doesn’t guarantee success. These successful female entrepreneurs have both. The ability to stay consistent with a practice, and apply…
Arielle O’Shea, a contributor at Forbes, tells millennials that early retirement is possible. If you read the Internet, you might already know this is true. It’s been done. But you might not know what it takes. The answers are pretty much across-the-board maybes. Retiring at a young age takes a commitment; how you make that commitment can vary. One thing you…
Bonnie Marcus has worked in corporate America for over 20 years and personally experienced and witnessed gender bias every day. She shares, “Some of it was overt, especially in the earlier years, but most of it was so subtle that it caused you to think twice about whether it was your own sensitivity to the issue. It is these obstacles women…
The time is now, and in recognition of International Women’s Day 2018, the official day to commemorate the achievements and dedication of women around the world. On women’s month, we want to bring light to the improvements in women’s tangible rights and their overall advancement in society. Now, more than ever, there’s a strong call-to-action to press forward and progress…
