Black women making history is always a cause for celebration, and last week, Virginia native Simone Askew made history after she was selected as First Captain of West Point’s Corps of Cadets for the upcoming academic year. Askew, who is an international history major at West Point, will begin her duties in the highest position in the cadet chain of…
Kathy Caprino, M.A. is an international career and personal success coach, writer, speaker and leadership developer dedicated to the advancement of women worldwide. Considered a “brave up” expert for professionals, Kathy is the author of Breakdown, Breakthrough, and Founder of Ellia Communications, Inc. and the Amazing Career Project. Kathy is also a Forbes, Huffington Post and LinkedIn contributor, TEDx speaker, and top media source on careers, leadership, women at work, success and…
As you may already know, the Global Connections for Women Foundation is an award-winning non-profit organization that believes in all women and girls – and their rights to create new opportunities for themselves and their communities. Inspired by real-life examples and our ongoing global commitment, women and girls in underserved communities around the world will be encouraged to find their…
Kristen Pressner was delighted for GC4W to share both her TED Talk and Forbes article on Women, Leadership and Vision with our community and readers on GC4Women.org. It is her hope that her advice and insights will inspire you and serve as a guide as you move forward in your respective careers. “The World Economic Forum states it will take 83 years to close the global…
Lean in. You, deserve more. “When it comes time to settle down, find someone who wants an equal partner. Someone who thinks women should be smart, opinionated and ambitious. Someone who values fairness and expects or, even better, wants to do his share in the home. These men exist and, trust me, over time, nothing is sexier.” – Sheryl Sandberg, Lean In: Women,…
“Success to me personally comes when you have done something for someone, who can never repay you” – Anja R. Loven. When the world met Anja Ringgren Loven, we were stunned by her actions and inspired by the generosity of her love. I eagerly wanted to share an inspiring story about Anja Ringgren Loven, a Danish woman living in Africa. Anja R. Loven is…
Angie Cox is a Woman on Fire with Purpose. As Mother Teresa once said “We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty.” Angie Cox knew well how it felt to be unloved. Far too well. Born in a prison in London to parents…
“You are enough, whatever is inside you is enough. Just own that and make that the most amazing thing possible” Bozoma Saint John, Head of Global Consumer Marketing iTunes/Apple Music and Billboard’s Executive of the Year honoree. The above short film includes interviews with Tori Kelly, Michelle Obama, Bozoma Saint John, and other powerful women about the evolving influence of women in the…
