“The true act of charity means helping those who would never be able to help you.” ~ Wendy Diamond, Founder of Animal Fair Magazine & Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Summary: Wendy Diamond is an entrepreneur, Leading Pet Lifestyle expert, Best Selling Author, TV Personality and Endangered Animal and Rescue Advocate. In November 19th, 2014 she launched Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (WED) at the United…
‘“You have to really believe not only in yourself; you have to believe that the world is actually worth your sacrifices.” ~Zaha Hadid, Architect Summary: Zaha Hadid has become one of the most influential female figures in an otherwise male-dominated industry. Her outstanding contribution to the contemporary architecture has been recognized by the world’s most respected institutions across the world, and…
Gestational Diabetes is first diagnose during pregnancy, but did you know that the disease affects nearly one in 10 pregnancies, even if the mother-to-be did not have diabetes before she conceived. The following are important findings on Gestational Diabetes presented by two health experts. 1. Gestational diabetes is becoming far more common. “The proportion of women diagnosed with gestational diabetes doubled between 1996 and…
Kick-start your workout with these 10 exercises that target every part of your body from Adam Campbell’s The Women’s Health Big Book of Exercises, in which he includes over 600 exercises, along with scores of cutting-edge workouts from the world’s top trainers. 1. Abs: Mountain Climber with Hands on Swiss Ball The benefit: It’s one of the simplest, yet most effective…
At every stage of women’s lives, nutrition and regular exercise are the cornerstones of good health and optimal energy. But certain vitamins and minerals become especially important at particular times of life. Knowing which matter most can help you choose the best foods and supplements. Nutrition for Girls in Childhood and Early Teens The best guarantee that growing girls get the nutrition they…
Jeena Cho, a Forbes contributor who covers mental health, mindfulness and work-life integration, is also a lawyer who teaches other lawyers and professionals to practice mindfulness and meditation. She notes the irony in this, as layers may seem like an unlikely group of professionals to practice mindfulness and meditation, but there’s a growing number of law schools and firms teaching these…
Sociologist Susan Walzer published a research article in 1996, called “Thinking About the Baby,” pointing to this household gender gap. Scholars had already documented that women, even those who worked full time, were doing the majority of what came to be called the “second shift”: the work that greets us when we come home from work. Walzer was interested in…
“My Team Reviews 1,000,000 Resumes A Year, And These Are The People Who Stand Out” said Sjoerd Gehring, VP of Talent Acquisition at Johnson & Johnson. Do: Show Off Your Work In A Portfolio Even before the interview stage, a portfolio can help you get noticed. For example, you can create a personal website that showcases your work (more on…
Kristen Bahler from Time magazine notes that when it comes to resume writing, despite changing trends, “crisp writing and brevity still reign supreme.” And with the booming job market of 2017, everyone must try to stand out. By following Bahler’s tips you can start your path to landing your next interview—you might even pave the way to your future job. 1. Pay…
The W.E.L.L. Summit is a Curated Conference Promoting A 360° View of Wellness. The W.E.L.L. Summit team conduct events for self-improvement. They have created a life-changing experience for those seeking self-improvement and welcome all who are as passionate as we are about living well. From beauty bloggers and wellness professionals to those looking to learn more about the ever-expanding realms…
