The most important thing to remember is that nobody is perfect, and life happens — including the occasional low grade in college.
“It’s not true, this old idea that Malcolm (McLaren) and other people used to have, that somehow when you’re young you’re full of fire and rebellion and enthusiasm, and when you get old you just become useless. No, the opposite is true. The older you get, (the more) your life becomes richer. It’s incredible.” Vivienne Westwood is a British fashion…
“Don’t worry about being famous or making money; the most important thing is being the best. You have to become a master of your craft, and everything else will come.” Anastasia Soare, The “Eyebrow Queen”, is a self-made business woman who conquered many obstacles before reaching success. Soare immigrated to Los Angeles in 1989, barely knowing English. While working as…
During Black History Month, communities across the country commemorate the history of people of African descent in America and pay tribute the many achievements of Black men and women. But perhaps the most important community members to get involved in this annual celebration? Our children. Today’s need for greater racial equity and inclusion requires kids to be exposed to diversity…
State Senate passes resolution to observe World Hijab Day Feb. 1 in Michigan By Nargis Rahman On Tuesday, women from 150 countries will celebrate and observe the 10th year of World Hijab Day held on Feb. 1 each year. The Michigan Senate passed a resolution Friday to recognize this day across the state where an estimated 300,000 Muslims live. State Sen.…
“Historically, women have either been excluded from the process of creating the definitions of what is considered art or allowed to participate only if we accept and work within existing mainstream designations. If women have no real role as women in the process of defining art, then we are essentially prevented from helping to shape cultural symbols.” Daring, relentless, bold,…
“I hope through modeling I can change societies view of people with Disabilities, exposure is creating awareness, acceptance and inclusion.” Madeline Stuart is not your average model; in fact, she has Down’s Syndrome. Rather than allowing her disability define her capabilities, Stuart embraces the fact that she deviates from conventional beauty standards. At the age of 23, Stuart has accomplished…
3 Cold-Calling Secrets From Sara Blakely, Founder of Spanx By David Walter There’s a reason why Spanx founder Sara Blakely can teach us so much about cold calling, and it has nothing to do with how great she is at creating inventions. Before becoming an entrepreneur herself, she sold fax machines in Florida for seven years, where her insight into this specific…
Changing your major is a serious and potentially life-changing decision, so make sure you’ve really thought it through before making such a big choice.
Developing A Confident Mind: Key Strategies For Experiencing Unshakable Success By Kathy Caprino Confidence is something that millions of professionals crave deeply but feel they are sorely lacking. Many believe that confidence is a “trait” that some have and some don’t. But research reveals that that is not an accurate characterization. Most of us don’t realize that achieving and building…
