The Importance Of Mentorship For Women In Financial Services By Laurie Winger The lack of female leadership across the financial services industry underscores room for growth. For reference, a September 2021 study by McKinsey found that just 24% of C-suite-level executives are women, while women make up almost half of the U.S. workforce according to Zippia. At CUNA Mutual Group,…
Helping Immigrant Women With Career Opportunities By CBC Communications I am a human first and I like to connect with other people on a deeper level. I believe I am kind, blessed, and a go-getter who follows her dreams. My name is Sangeeta Sharma and I am the president of NIWE Academy and a mother of two blessed kids. I…
Crocs’ Lori Foglia on Leading With Levity By Shoshy Ciment Lori Foglia joined Crocs in October as the company’s chief product and merchandising officer. She came from L Brands, where she most recently served as the company’s EVP and global general merchandise manager. Here, she discusses the importance of finding fun in work, forming relationships, and how she learned to…
Katey Sagal: How Women Can Make It In Hollywood By Mariel Loveland It’s not easy to make it in Hollywood, but it’s especially difficult if you’re a woman. New research from San Diego State’s Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film (via The Hollywood Reporter) found that women make up just a third of on-screen film roles…
Forever 21 CEO On Embracing Progress Over Perfection By Nikara Johns Winnie Park was tapped as Forever 21’s chief executive in January after holding the top spot at Paper Source for the past six years. Here, she opens up about obstacles in her career, being a self-aware leader, embracing progress over perfection, and the women who inspire her. My leadership…
Highlighting Women in Coastal Sciences By Mary Beth Bassett During my career at the Galveston Park Board, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many strong and talented women. Kelly de Schaun sits at the helm and is one among many who comprise the park board and Visit Galveston’s varied teams. Obviously, the park board isn’t the only place where…
The Importance of Finding a Support System By Nikara Johns Emily George joined Balmain as president of the Americas in January after an almost 20-year career at Marc Jacobs International where she most recently served as the SVP of Americas, retail and wholesale. Here, she discusses challenges in her new role, career advice for women just starting out, and the…
This New Career Pathing Program Helps Women in Tech By Chic Geek Committed to improving diversity for women in STEM and technology roles, Canadian technology group, Chic Geek, launch their new Career Pathing program to support and provide women with a network of industry connections and mentorship opportunities. With the growth of technology vastly re-shaping the world, Chic Geek aims…
Annual SHEroes Event Empowers Women in the Workforce By Fanni Frankl The Stony Brook University Career Center hosted the annual “Not All SHEroes Wear Capes” event virtually on Friday, March 25, to connect current Stony Brook University students to women in the workplace to learn about challenges and issues facing women, as well as internship and job opportunities. More than…
Vineland’s First Female Career Firefighter Off To Bright Start By Eric Conklin When Kaylynn Low chose wearing fire gear over holding hair salon scissors, little did she know she would make history in the city. Low is Vineland’s first female career firefighter. “I think (firefighting) is thrilling,” the 26-year-old Vineland woman said outside City Hall on her first day on…
