New Book Looks at the Pitfalls Women in Politics Face COM prof’s book: how First Ladies, other political women struggled to define themselves beyond motherhood By Megan Woolhouse There may be no better time to talk about women’s political rhetoric than right now, with as many as five women already seeking the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. And that makes publication…
What to Know About Your Skin Barrier & How to Protect It Your skin barrier protects your body from free radicals. Harsh environments are often the cause of damage. Keep it protected using oils, ceramides, and more. Medically reviewed by Reema Patel, MPA, PA-C By Rebecca Joy Stanborough, MFA All these products share the fact that they act on your…
10 Fun Things To Do With Kids This Fall Whether you’re looking for something simple and easy or an entire day of fun, these affordable activities will bring joy to the whole family. By Kat Brancato Fall is such a magical time of year, and there are so many enjoyable things to look forward to. Yet with each new season, there…
YWCA Tribute: Patricia Barry Rose Above To Lift Others By Michele DeLuca Patricia Barry makes life look easy these days, retired, happily married to a man she knew from high school and surrounded by a large, extended family. Her life in years prior was a constant challenge. That’s why she has always worked so hard to reach out and help…
Staying True To Yourself: The Brand That Is Taylor Swift Taylor Swift has carefully crafted a humble and accessible brand identity that’s helped her sell 16 million albums. The branding takeaways from what she’s doing right. By Shawn Parr Taylor Swift is an excellent example of how humility can lead to success. She’s genuine. She connects and relates to her…
Women’s CoLab Powers Up Its Fall Summit The 2022 Fall Summit offers keynote speaker, Suzy Batiz and a roster of top female business leaders to share wisdom and fuel inspiration By Jennifer Bennett NEW YORK – Dynamic leaders including Suzy Batiz, CEO & Founder of ~Pourri, From the Makers of Poo~Pourri, and supernatural, and executives from Etsy, JPMorgan Chase & Co.…
Reset and Relax with These 9 Latinx Wellness Retreats By Nicole Young It’s good to reset your mental and physical health and sometimes you need more than a 10 minute meditation session or an hour long Zumba class. Making a real, healthy change would require you to get rid of bad habits and shift into a more positive mindset. Many Latinx…
How to Make Menopause Empowering By Zarafshan Shiraz The 40’s are a glorious phase of life for any woman as it is usually the peak of her professional abilities but also accompanied by major physiological changes such as those related to menopause. During this phase of transition and even after menopause, the body requires a lot of care. In an interview with HT…
Why Women with Serious Mental Illness Receive Worse Care By Hannah Furfaro Serious mental illness is more common among women than men — but women with serious conditions are often overlooked in psychiatric research, treated less effectively with psychiatric drugs, and face discrimination and stigma by medical professionals who diagnose them and oversee their care. The pandemic likely made a bad situation worse. Health…
How Ivonne Arguijo’s Public School Programs Help Hispanic Students By Astrid Kayembe Ivonne Arguijo has spent her career working to better the lives of Hispanic children and their families in the Memphis area. She’s a key local leader in a unique program – an ongoing effort in cooperation with the Mexican consulate to provide education to Spanish-speaking teens and adults. …
