Mexican painter Frida Kahlo , whose paintings sell for millions of dollars at auctions around the world; writer JK Rowling, author of Harry Potter ; Oprah Winfrey, personality and media mogul in the United States; Malala Youssef , a women’s rights activist and 2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner, have one thing in common: They are all resilient women who managed to put a positive turn on their…
For so long, women have determined career success by their ability to adjust to the male-dominated culture and business processes in their field. Women try to play by the existing rules in the workplace and have the additional hurdle of society’s perceptions of how women should act and be seen. While education and practice are reducing some of the invisible…
NASA’s Washington D.C. headquarters is now named after Mary Jackson, NASA’s first Black female engineer and an early advocate for equality on multiple fronts. By Monica Haider A woman who dismantled barriers and pursued her goals in a field dominated by men then and now, Jackson has demonstrated strength, skill and unrelenting passion for her field. She served as inspiration…
For so long, women have determined career success by their ability to adjust to the male-dominated culture and business processes in their field. By Marci Martin Women try to play by the existing rules in the workplace and have the additional hurdle of society’s perceptions of how women should act and be seen. While education and practice are reducing some…
HC Alum and Variety correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister recently interviewed fashion icon and author Bevy Smith on Her Campus’s Instagram, to talk about everything you need to know about paving your own way. Whether you’re still in school, transitioning into post-grad life or settling into a new job, Bevy has a wealth of advice as you prepare to launch your career. Here are four key takeaways that you need…
This year has provided many opportunities to celebrate women who are fighting for their dreams. To really put this truth in perspective, I interviewed UFC Women’s Strawweight fighter Michelle Waterson, aka ‘The Karate Hottie.’ Waterson has inspired countless fans with her tremendous mental resilience, emotional intelligence and respect for her art, and continues to have big plans for herself. We went four rounds in our Q&A…
Environmental health seems to be a priority in the Smith household. Not only have Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith raised their children, Jaden and Willow Smith, to be extremely vocal about the environment, but the busy parents have also instilled the importance of using your influence to make the world a better place. Back in 2015, Jaden—with the help of…
While the tech space may appear trendy and futuristic for what it is, the women in tech that work behind the scenes still face their own unique challenges. By Ariel Shapira There has been a lot of talk about “the glass ceiling” ever since it was coined in 1978 by Marilyn Loden. As we’ve all come to know through pop culture, metaphor refers…
By Jason Feifer Stacy London Wants To Help Women Embrace Aging in the Age of Wellness. Stacy London wants to talk about aging since nobody else in her world seemed to. London has had a long and successful career in television, including a fame-making run as co-host of the show What Not to Wear. But especially after experiencing many intense symptoms of menopause,…
Being a mom is a full-time job and balancing it with the role of an entrepreneur requires a certain discipline accompanied by the correct motivations, but here we tell you three determinants that can help you. Being a mother does not have to exclude being an entrepreneur. Many mothers put their careers on hiatus or give up other dreams to dedicate themselves to…
