Emma Chamberlain is the quintessential cool girl and, honestly, somewhat of a paradox. With more than 9.5 million YouTube subscribers; 10.5 million Instagram followers; her own podcast, merchandise, and coffee company, Chamberlain has every reason to exude an ego. But nope, the wildly successful 19-year-old has managed to stay humble and approachable. It makes sense. Unlike many curated influencers, Chamberlain is unfiltered and…
NYC Commission on Gender Equity releases the 2018 – 2021 Strategic Plan of Advancing Gender Equity in New York City – announces the Commission’s goals and strategies to advance gender equity in New York City through the remainder of the de Blasio administration. The plan also identifies lead initiatives which will be the initial programmatic focus of each strategy. The…
The head of programming at HBO says that the network has examined all of its shows and corrected pay gaps among staff, inspired by “Big Little Lies” star and producer Reese Witherspoon and the larger Time’s Up movement. “One of the things that’s come out of thinking about the movement and some conversations with Reese, who’s really at the forefront, is…
10 facts on the state of abortion in America. It’s a topic that can be divisive, but we can’t ignore that abortion is being discussed all over America right now and it is something many mothers have strong feelings about. There has to be room for different viewpoints in this national discussion, but we also have to make room for…
11 Habits That Are Ruining Your Eyes It’s time to change up these bad-for-you behaviors. By AMANDA HAWKINS 1. Staring at your smartphone. Straining to read the tiny text on your cell phone may be the reason your eyes hurt day after day — especially if you’re doing this for hours on end. It could also lead to blurred vision,…
The Secrets To Financial Success For Women Entrepreneurs By Melissa Houston According to research, women-owned businesses are growing faster and generating more revenue than the overall rate of new business creation. However, despite the bright spotlights shining on female entrepreneurs, there still needs to be an inequality regarding shared access to capital, mentorship, and other essential ingredients of success. It’s…
This Black Founder Was Gaslit By Her Doctor During Pregnancy. The Experience Drove Her to Create a Community for Expectant Moms. Here are three lessons Nathalie Walton has learned while building her groundbreaking app, Expectful. BY MITA MALLICK After I gave birth to my son Jay, one of the most unexpected and biggest struggles I faced was breastfeeding. In my experience, no…
How New College Students Can Set Themselves Up For Financial Success By Kelly Anne Smith If you’re reading this, you’re likely a new college student whose parents sent you this article. But before you roll your eyes and go back to scrolling on Instagram, consider this: What if you could do a few things now to make your financial life…
Breaking The Bamboo Ceiling: Advancing Asian Women To C-Suite Leadership By Shelley Zalis Companies continue to actively restructure their leadership teams through an inclusive lens. However, research shows that Asian Americans are the least likely to be promoted to management positions, with this gap even steeper for Asian women. It’s important to note that this so-called “bamboo ceiling” exists even…
Gobble Founder Ooshma Garg Moves On From Intelligent Foods As CEO, And Does It With Wellness By Rebecca Suhrawardi “I was hiding burnout for a long time,” says former Gobble and Sunbasket CEO, Ooshma Garg. She’s very candid with me about her journey to move on from her former roles, roles which have informed every facet of her life for…
Suneera Madhani Wants To Teach Women To Build Businesses With CEO School By Rebecca Suhrawardi Suneera Madhani and I are on a video interview. She’s coming off a couple of weeks of travel which included attending The White House’s Eid Dinner hosted by the President and Vice-President. We’re bonding over our choice of attire for the call–sweatshirts. Except hers is…
Support Is The Work-Life Balance Women Need By Sheffy Kolade When “work-life balance” first appeared in use, it was in the ’80s as part of the Women’s Liberation Movement, advocating flexible schedules and maternity leaves for women. But the concept precedes the liberation movement all the way back to the Industrial Revolution. Workers averaged about 100 hours per work week, and…
6 Tips for Women to Stay Healthy at College By Womens Health Leaving home for college is a big deal. While students are excited to embrace newfound freedom, it’s also a big transition. For the first time, no supervising adult keeps track of your daily routine. This means many young women realize they are almost solely in charge when it…
How These ‘Simple 7’ Lifestyle Habits Can Help Lower Risk of Dementia for Women By Eileen Bailey Women who follow seven healthy habits might lower their risk of developing dementia, according to new research presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 75th Annual Meeting this week. In their study, researchers followed 13,720 women for 20 years to analyze their risk of developing dementia. They examined Medicare claims…