By Corinne Gorda Working from home: It seems like a nice concept, but is it really as simple as it sounds? Now that we’ve hit the one year mark of lockdown, when many employers switched over to remote work, those of us who had to make the dramatic switch seem to have finally settled into a bit of a routine.…
By Katie Farrell Graduating from college is one of the most exciting things you may do before you officially join the “real world.” You’ve checked off every item on your senior bucket list, you’ve made the grades, and now it’s time to finally be on your own. But what does it really mean to go from being in school to not…
The women of Umoja could soon own titled land, 30 years after the all-female village was founded By Dominic Kirui UMOJA, Kenya, March 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — When Jane Nolmongen’s husband banished her from their family home in northern Kenya after discovering she had been raped by a British soldier, she went somewhere she knew she would be safe: a…
Nearly a dozen research- and expert-backed tips you haven’t heard before. By Alyssa Sparacino Low energy. Busy schedules. Oversized expectations. These are just some of the common barriers (or excuses) that can come between you and your fitness goals. Despite knowing that regular exercise can lower blood pressure, reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, and help maintain a healthy weight, sometimes actually, well, moving is simply…
Dress up your dinner on us + Pearl Street Caviar The Global Connections for Women Foundation is excited to announce its most recent partnership with Pear Street Caviar, a New York City supplier of sustainable caviar. As a whole food, Pearl Street Caviar’s nutrients are highly bioavailable. Overlapping benefits may enable nutrients to work synergistically and thus more effectively than in…
GC4W 2021 International Women’s Day Summit concludes as a Day of Inspiration, Courageous Conversations, and Hope. Written by Leang Chung. On Saturday, March 13th, 2021 the Global Connections for Women Foundation (GC4W) curated a memorable virtual summit packed with inspiration, courageous conversations, and celebration in honor of International Women’s Day. CoachDiversity was the presenting sponsor of the GC4W International Women’s Day…
By Stephanie Palmer-Derrien Women-focused angel group Scale Investors has appointed two new co-chief executive officers, following the departure of Ariane Barker from the role last month. Chelsea Newell and Samar Mcheileh will share the top job, as they focus on bringing more women investors into the fold. Over the past eight years or so, Scale has built up a network of more…
By: Deena Campbell The ending of winter means the start of another (dare we say, better) season: Spring. You’ve been indoors a lot these days, but Spring is the best time to do outdoor activities (while practicing social distancing) and the Easter holiday is the perfect excuse to do even more activities your kids will love. To help you start thinking of Easter traditions to try (and…
By: Phyllis Fagell When Ashley Eckstein, an actress and entrepreneur, started performing professionally in fifth grade, the other girls in her class taunted her relentlessly. Now 37, Eckstein recently brought her 13-year-old niece to a girls leadership summit to show her a different dynamic — hundreds of girls celebrating one another’s accomplishments in fields including writing and social activism. “The cheers,…
Basil Chicken Sandwiches Courtesy of Taste of Home and Kerry Durgin “I got the inspiration for this recipe when I knew my parents and in-laws were coming to see our new home,” shares Kerry Durgin Krebs of New Market, Maryland. “My mother-in-law has food allergies, my father-in-law has some very specific food preferences and my parents appreciate light meals. I…
