How do you raise a powerful girl and what does that mean? Powerful girls grow up feeling secure in themselves. They learn to take action, making positive choices about their own lives and doing positive things for others. They think critically about the world around them. They express their feelings and acknowledge the feelings and thoughts of others in caring…
The formidable entrepreneur is founder of Zollipops, a business that’s moved $2 million worth of lollipops that are actually good for your teeth since its founding in 2015. Like any busy CEO, her days are filled with phone calls, emails, handing out instructions to her staff of six, and pouring over profit-and-loss data. Not to mention, homework. The pint-sized powerhouse from Wolverine…
The female entrepreneur is often caught in the middle of having to navigate the role of the business-family balance. Aside from the natural biological instinct to follow these established cultural norms, what role does our brain play in this equation? Do some people have the neural circuitry which allows them to attain more success in the professional world while others…
There are so many interesting and entertaining podcasts that it can feel kind of overwhelming. To make things easier for you here’s a list of some of the women-run podcasts that are inspiring—both for personal development and career advice. So, whether you’re looking to be invigorated personally, professionally, or to simply step up your dinner party conversation skills—be sure to…
At the start of 2014, my husband and I took a leap of faith. Like millions of other innovative and hard-working Americans, we made the decision to start a business. And like our fellow entrepreneurs, we had hopes and dreams – but no clue as to what the future held. Pink Lily was born from an eBay shop that was more…
The one constant thing in life is change. That doesn’t mean we get used to it or fully embrace it, though. Here are 7 tips for coping with big changes in your life and coming out a better person for it. 1. Acknowledge things are changing. Sometimes we get so caught up in fighting change that we put off actually…
Viola Davis wants to put her spotlight on something else. The Oscar-nominated actress is teaming up with Vaseline for the Healing Project, a partnership with Direct Relief that aims to supply dermatological care and medical supplies to people living in poverty or crisis areas. For Davis, who grew up extremely poor in Central Falls, Rhode Island, the issue is personal.…
The tremendous effects of bilingualism on the brain are well-known. They can improve your problem-solving abilities, shape your world perspective, and can delay diseases like Alzheimer’s. Another important benefit of bilingualism is the major advantage it can give in the business world. While there are many ways to succeed professionally and set yourself apart in your given field, language skills are an often-overlooked way…
Having a great boss is a potentially life-changing gift. On the other hand, many of us know firsthand that having a bad boss can cause a lot of drama, headaches, and stress. While it’s easy to love the great bosses and flee the bad ones, there’s one kind of boss that’s much less straightforward to navigate: the boss who doesn’t advocate for you. When…
What are the qualities of a good employee? Different bosses may emphasize different traits, but many habits are universal in any career. Knowing which work habits are important can help you figure out where to focus your efforts. Having Problem-Solving Skills How you handle those roadblocks can determine your success. Having problem-solving skills will give you the tools to keep…