Written by Mia Mercer Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have played a key role in American history since the first Chinese immigrants arrived in the U.S. in the 1850s following the California Gold Rush. That’s why May is recognized as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Vanita Reddy, a professor in the Department of English at Texas A&M University, researches the intersections of race,…
By Patricia Martin The word “self-love” can feel elusive. We tend to see actionable ways to love others—listening to them, helping them, appreciating them—but when it comes to ourselves, love is often just a feeling and not something we can practice. So we don’t. Most of the time, this isn’t because we don’t love ourselves; it’s because we don’t know how to love ourselves in meaningful ways.…
In 2014, Wendy Diamond founded Women’s Entrepreneurship Day with an inaugural event at the United Nations in NYC while hosting simultaneous events in 144 other nations recognizing the day and mission of creating a movement honoring women entrepreneurs. Women’s Entrepreneurship Day since then, has been celebrated annually on November 19th. But, supporting women entrepreneurs isn’t something we should do just one day…
By: Rebecca Kerzner Nearly a year of COVID-19 has many of us feeling down. Want to bring a little light in with a safe Hanukkah celebration? It might be a little more complicated, but it is not impossible! Here are some ideas for you to safely celebrate with friends, family and loved ones. Keeping Warm Outside To keep your event…
Do it at the mere hour. Act with little agility. Apply old-school leadership. Forget human resources. Digital transformation is the new strategic opportunity for women entrepreneurs who are willing to make the most of technologies. Following the global crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies faced significant challenges. From modifying their production lines, to a rethinking of their sales channels. Many…
Fancy a healthy version of your favourite Friday night chicken curry? The chicken can be marinaded the day before so you can get ahead on your prep. Ingredients 500g skinless boneless chicken thighs For the marinade 1 lemon, juiced 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp paprika 1-2 tsp hot chilli powder 200g natural yogurt For the curry 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 green chilli, deseeded and…
By: Marci Robin As common as psoriasis may be, the autoimmune condition, which typically presents as rash-like scales on the skin, poses a unique challenge for those who wear makeup. Many people with the flaky, often red patches psoriasis causes want to conceal the condition’s most visible symptom, but those plaques are also especially difficult to conceal. Where daily makeup application may be an…
Welcome to the GC4W Girls Can Lead Program The goals of the GC4W Girls Can Lead Program is to create more opportunities for young girls to reach for their dreams, transform through positive connections, and to learn how to thrive in an everchanging world. The Global Connections for Women Foundation is thrilled to officially launch the Girls Can Lead program. The program will accept 20 girls per cohort group from diverse backgrounds,…
It’s time to take a breath on Saturday, July 25th, 2020 at 1pm EST. The GC4W Circle Wellness retreat is an exclusive opportunity to hear from our special guests on new ways for renewal, reenergize, and gain insights on how to heal our mind and body with food. Join us as we explore our Mind + Body Connections. Space is limited > confirm…
“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…
