“Women have repeatedly earned their rightful place in our society, government, media, and the economy. The recent electoral victories in Congress are exceptional examples, where, for the first time ever, more than 100 Congresswomen will be sworn in come January 2019. This is an inspiration to women in all areas of the film and television industry who are standing up for gender…
“I loved myself. And with that, opportunities started to fall into my lap.” Winnie Harlow is a Canadian Model and public spokesperson on the skin condition vitiligo. She gained popularity after her appearance on the US television series America’s Next Top Model, going on to become the brand representative for the Spanish clothing brand Desigual. She also appeared on ads,…
“I’m not going to become anybody I don’t want to become” Kristen Bell is an American actress and entrepreneur. Beginning her career on Broadway after her time at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Bell gained a large following after her first major role as the title character in the teen television series Veronica Mars. She has since…
“In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders.” Sheryl Sandberg is an American technology executive, author, and billionaire who currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Facebook. She was elected to the Facebook board of directors in 2012, making history by becoming the first woman on the board. Throughout her time as COO,…
Beauty comes from a life well lived. If you’ve lived well, your smile lines are in the right places, and your frown lines aren’t too bad, what more do you need? Jennifer Garner is an American actress, activist, and entrepreneur. Following her success in the TV drama Alias, Garner landed roles in films such as Elektra, The Kingdom, Juno, The…
Women in Data Science Conference discusses representation, artificial intelligence and career advancement By Michael Biggiani The School of Data Science hosted Women in Data Science Charlottesville in a virtual event featuring several prominent speakers followed by an in-person reception aimed at highlighting the work women have been doing in the field. The event was coordinated by Siri Russell, associate dean…
Women earn on average 84% of what men earn, and only 8% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women. It’s not only large company leadership that’s dominated by men; in the startup world, only 2% of VC dollars are going to women-led companies. So, how can women more strategically them land themselves at a corner office–or at least the next promotion? Sunaina Sinha Haldea, Global Head of…
Photographer Honors Women Over 40 In New Series By Nancy Burns-Fusaro CHARLESTOWN — Charlestown photographer Amy Kristin Short intends to make a statement about women and aging. Sitting inside Amy Kristin Photography, her boutique photography studio on Old Post Road, tucked away on the first floor of one of Charlestown’s oldest houses, Short said she wanted to do something meaningful to mark Women’s…
Empowering Women to Pursue Careers in STEM By Sydney Simone Many women are expressing their gratitude and encouraging young girls to seek career opportunities in the field of STEM. The acronym STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Jobs that fall under one of those categories are typically male dominant. According to the American Association of University Women, ladies…
Tapping Into Potential of NCAA Women’s Basketball For the NCAA, Building the Business of Women’s Sports Starts With Basketball By David Berri Three days before the tipoff of the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women’s Basketball Tournament, University of Oregon star Sedona Prince posted a video on TikTok showing that the weight rooms provided to the men’s and women’s players in their…
