Anastasia Soare, founder of makeup company Anastasia Beverly Hills, has based her career on applying the golden ratio—used by the ancient Greeks and Leonardo da Vinci—to the eyebrows of her clients. That formula has earned her a pile of gold, enough to make Soare one of the wealthiest self-made women entrepreneurs in the U.S. A longtime favorite of celebrities and one…
Mary Adams Wants You To “Change the world like a girl.” Adams, the co-founder and program manager of Greater Cincinnati STEM Collaborative, is just one woman leading the way in the field of science, technology, engineering and math, also known as STEM. Adams, along with other influential women leaders in STEM, spoke at the Bringing More Women into the Fold in STEM session…
Numerous studies, relationship experts and even ancient philosophers have all come to the same conclusion: strong social ties are one of the keys to happiness. And, friendships may also be the best medicine for our physical and mental health. A 2005 Australian study found that strong social networks are also likely to increase longevity. So, how can we ensure healthy…
Take a look at this list of 10 inspirational women and some of their most inspiring quotes. Mother Teresa: One of the most admirable things about Mother Teresa is that she wasn’t doing it for the recognition – she spent nearly 30 years of her life helping others before anybody even knew who she was. She believed in doing whatever was…
During a panel at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, Octavia Spencer revealed that Jessica Chastain fought for her to make five times her asking salary on an upcoming film the two are doing together. Spencer said that the two had been discussing doing a comedy together for over a year, and Chastain came to her in March with a project…
For so many girls in the world, going to school remains a distant dream, an unattainable ecstasy that hovers beyond reach. As champions for social change, we must understand just what women’s education holds for the lives of the female students we read about — and what it offers for our world as we know it. Exactly what is girls’…
Time is precious, particularly when it comes to running a small business. Yet there are never more than 24 hours in a day. Here are eight tips for effectively managing your time: 1. Know your goals. Make sure you’re engaging in activities that support your business goals, both short- and long-term. Everything else is a potential time-waster. Your daily plan should…
The United Nations and the Italian government announced plans Friday to partner on a project aimed at empowering Syrian refugee women in Lebanon to take leadership roles in their communities. The initiative, which will be implemented by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia with funding from the Italian government, is part of a larger initiative to…
Empowerment is something every woman should experience. We all admire those strong, powerful women we see on TV or even in our daily lives. But only certain women can do that right? No. You can feel more empowered too. It’s all in your mind and actions. Others will try to stop you, but the ones who matter will support you.…
Hello to my LinkedIn Network. Over the years I have read great stories from many of you making the courageous decision to leave your successful positions to start your own businesses. It is your leadership and belief in your product that has inspired me and given me the confidence to take the leap and do the same. I have spent…
