SV-LINKS + SV-NED INC. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NIGERIAN EMBASSY WASHINGTON D.C. BRINGS YOU THE FIRST NIGERIAN IMMERSION PROGRAM. Silicon Valley Nigerian Economic Development Inc (SV-NED Inc.) facilitates the creation of business opportunities designed for Silicon Valley technology companies to bring their businesses into Nigeria. SV-NED Inc. is committed to creating economic growth that would take Nigeria from a developing country…
“Every women, every girl deserves to get paid what they are worth” ~ Sherly Sandberg. On #WomensEqualityDay, the Global Connections for Women Foundation invite leading professional women to speak with authority on “How women can obtain more for themselves – both personally and professionally.” Women have made great strides in the workplace, but inequality persists, especially when it comes to equal pay among…
Women have made great strides in the workplace, but inequality persists. The issue of equal pay is still a hot-button topic. The US Census Bureau reports that women earn 80 percent of what men are paid. Such inequality is hardly unique to the United States, however. In the following Q&A, Mary Brinton—sociology professor at Harvard University—answered a few questions about how the…
Panelists from the upcoming “Healthy Women, Healthy Economies: Enhancing Women’s Economic Participation by Improving Women’s Health and Wellbeing” concurrent session at Women Deliver talk about the connection between improving women’s health and wellbeing and expanding their economic participation, and the powerful impact it can have on our global economic health and the lives of women everywhere. Q: How can improving…
Sona Dimidjian is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her research addresses the treatment and prevention of depression, with a particular focus on the mental health of women during pregnancy and postpartum. Richard J. Davidson is a leading expert on the study of emotions and how they affect well-being. He…
Black women making history is always a cause for celebration, and last week, Virginia native Simone Askew made history after she was selected as First Captain of West Point’s Corps of Cadets for the upcoming academic year. Askew, who is an international history major at West Point, will begin her duties in the highest position in the cadet chain of…
We cry when we’re happy, sad, and moved, but why? A few of the world’s leading crying experts were asked to weigh in on some of the theories behind our tears and wellness. Crying relieves stress Humans are the only species to weep from emotions, but scientists still don’t know exactly how the physical act of crying is connected to our feelings.…
How can I create and live a happier life? You can start by focusing your energy and attention on these sciencetifically proven facts. Korb’s research demonstrated that your thoughts—and the emotions you feel in response to those thoughts—have a profound impact on surprising areas of your brain. Guilt and shame, for example, activate the brain’s reward center, which explains why…
NYU SPS Program: Diploma Programs offered at the NYU School of Professional Studies. Program Description: NYU SPS Diploma Programs are the fastest, smartest way to reach your full potential. The program is one or two semesters long with small class sizes, and flexible schedules taught by industry leaders. Diploma programs range from varying levels of education from high school to college…
GC4W is proud to share the videos of our holistic lifestyle expert, Cassandra Bodzak. Cassandra is the best selling author of Eat with Intention: Recipes and Meditations for a Life the Lights You Up and the founder of the online mind-body-soul support community, Aprecity.com. Cassandra is a global meditation and wellness teacher who instructs people on how to utilize the technologies of food,…
