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…
Amesbury Woman’s Career Refocus Brings Positive Change for Customers By Jim Sullivan A local small-business owner is very happy with her recent career change from the classroom to the downtown retail district. Jen Silver had become well known in the city as the director of marketing at Sparhawk School. But she took a chance on herself and opened Caravan by…
How Women & Women of Color Can Advocate For Themselves Technology journalist and editor Llanor Alleyne offers a personal history of navigating the technology industry as a woman of color. By Llanor Alleyne In the late 1980s, a year or so before I entered high school, my father built me a desk and bought me a Commodore 64. I felt…
3 Ways Women Can Improve Their Financial Plan Now Having a plan can make a massive difference in how your family weathers challenges and builds on successes. While you are laser focused on building a business from the ground up or advancing your career, have you given much thought to your personal financial future? Not just household budgeting and spending—we’re…
