Why 1 mom went from not talking about her autism to becoming an autism advocate By Yi-Jin Yu A Texas mom whose two kids have autism is challenging others to learn about autism spectrum disorder this April, which happens to be Autism Acceptance Month. It’s an issue close to Tiffany Hammond’s heart, not only because the condition affects her family, but also herself. The…
MICHELLE OBAMA LAUNCHES FOOD COMPANY GIVING KIDS HEALTHIER FOOD OPTIONS By Sharelle Burt Michelle Obama is still on a mission to tackle child obesity and nutrition in this country. NBC News reports that the first lady is now the co-founder of PLEZi Nutrition, a company that will make and sell healthier food and drinks for kids. The products are designed to be…
Power Rising: These Are The Women To Watch In 2023 By Maggie McGrath The metrics we use to determine the annual Forbes list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women are simple enough: money, media, impact and spheres of influence. However, reality is far less neat. Like any other resource, power ebbs and flows—just ask Liz Truss, who in September was on…
The Secret To Being A Power Woman: Wake Up Early By Jenna Goudreau Michelle Gass, a president and recognized innovator at Starbucks, wakes up every morning at exactly 4:30 and goes running. When she travels, she brings her running shoes. She’s started her day like this throughout her 15-year tenure at the coffeemaker, rising from a team of just three to…
NYU SPS HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY Career Edge – NYU High School Summer Program By NYU High School Academy Getting ready for college while preparing for your professional future. While there are many summer programs for high school students in NYC, the Career Edge NYU Summer High School Program affords students an exceptional college and career readiness experience. Career Edge is…
By Karin Eldor Five years ago, a younger Madison Utendahl wishes she had told her then exhausted, burnt out self: “It’s okay to rest.” In fact, not only is it okay to rest — it’s imperative. After experiencing peak burnout at age 27, with symptoms like brain fog, memory loss, extreme exhaustion (to the point where “no amount of espressos” would keep…
How This Entrepreneur Is Uncorking The Wine World By Laura Begley Bloom When it comes to the global wine industry, straight white men dominate the field. A new company, Go There Wines, is aiming to disrupt things by building a unique platform that is making a difference by championing women winemakers, winemakers of color and queer winemakers from lesser-known regions around…
Web 3.0 and the Future of the Internet By Girls in Tech Welcome to Web 3.0 – a space we’re all destined to spend large swathes of our time. In this engaging 1-hour webinar, you’ll hear from a panel of experts led by moderator Sandy Carter (Unstoppable Domains). They’ll discuss all things Web3-related, from the Metaverse and blockchain technology, to employment opportunities…
5 Tips For College Freshman To Help Maximize Year One by Robert Farrington Heading to college for the first time can be daunting, and that’s true whether you’re attending a public four-year university or a prestigious Ivy League school. You have to get the lay of the land, make friends, and figure out how to do well in your courses…
In The Midst Of A Thriving Acting Career She Found Her True Power As A Director By Jeryl Brunner When Jessica Stone was 20 years-old and performing in the national tour of Bye Bye Birdie with Tommy Tune and Ann Reinking, she will never forget how she felt when she learned that their director, Gene Saks, decided to change the costumes for…
