“Freedom and confidence are two different things, in my book. Confidence is overrated – it can be faked, whereas freedom is fearlessness.” Emily Weiss is the founder and current CEO of the beauty company, Glossier. Founded in 2014, Glossier has expanded its social and online name, while also opening stores in popular locations, including New York City. After graduating from…
“Today when I think about diversity, I actually think about the word ‘inclusion.’ And I think this is a time of great inclusion. It’s not men, it’s not women alone. Whether it’s geographic, it’s approach, it’s your style, it’s your way of learning, the way you want to contribute, it’s your age – it is really broad.” Ginni Rometty served…
Steal Their Breakfasts! What a Cardiologist, Pro Athlete, and Cardiac Arrest Survivor Eat in the AM BY KENDALL WENAAS and Women’s Health Steal Their Breakfasts! What a Cardiologist, Pro Athlete, and Cardiac Arrest Survivor Eat in the AM. These three women know a little something about the importance of heart-healthy food and bevs. Intermittent fasting may have tried to tarnish breakfast’s…
The Founder of the ‘World’s Best’ Whiskey on Being a Real Leader By Nicklas Balboa The long and winding road to success is filled with challenges and stumbling blocks. There’s so little room at the top — and the climb to get there can change people. A once powerful visionary bends to the will of his or her investors, losing sight of…
“Culture for me is when you sing or dance, when you have theatre, when you read a book, a beautiful poem. It doesn’t matter whether it’s Shakespeare who wrote it or whether it is an African poet – it is communicating with all of us, regardless of who you are, your color, your social structure.” Graça Machel is a politician…
How Nneka Ogwumike Is Championing Gender Equality On And Off The Court By Kenneth J. Williams Jr. For(bes) The Culture Since being drafted number one overall in the 2012 WNBA Draft, Nneka Ogwumike has been making waves as an advocate for gender equality in sports. Ogwumike, the president of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) and player for the Los…
How To Make New Friends In College, Even If You’re Shy By Julianna Marie If you typed “what do you do if you have no friends in college” into your Google search engine to get here, don’t be embarrassed. That’s the reality of college life: Finding your BFF can be difficult! Whether you’re a freshman, transfer student, or even a…
Shrimp Scampi Recipe Courtesy of Delish and JUSTIN SULLIVAN The almost sweet acidity of the lemon pairs up perfectly with the toasty and pungent flavor of the garlic, and both are enhanced by the rich fattiness of the butter. No dish lets these flavors shine more than Shrimp Scampi. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined 9 cloves garlic, 5…
“I am drawn to stories that I feel allow us a window into worlds we normally don’t have access to and give voice to characters that we tend to look away from as a society.” Kerry Washington is an American actress, known for her role as Olivia Pope in Scandal, a television series on the ABC network. She also has…
February has always been the month that celebrates romance, particularly on Feb. 14. But over the years, Galentine’s Day has become a hit among women wanting to celebrate their female friendships. Where did Galentine’s Day come from? It would be a lot easier to tell you that it’s a manufactured holiday made up by greeting card companies for those with…
