This Flex Exec Helps Women Find Their Voice By Meredith Somers A 2021 women’s leadership study from LeanIn.org and McKinsey & Co. found that American women held 41% of corporate management positions, and women continue to fight underrepresentation when it comes to board positions and CEO roles. They also face gender bias, harassment, and opposition to their management styles. Here’s…
The Importance Of Mentorship For Women In Financial Services By Laurie Winger The lack of female leadership across the financial services industry underscores room for growth. For reference, a September 2021 study by McKinsey found that just 24% of C-suite-level executives are women, while women make up almost half of the U.S. workforce according to Zippia. At CUNA Mutual Group,…
Helping Immigrant Women With Career Opportunities By CBC Communications I am a human first and I like to connect with other people on a deeper level. I believe I am kind, blessed, and a go-getter who follows her dreams. My name is Sangeeta Sharma and I am the president of NIWE Academy and a mother of two blessed kids. I…
How This Literary Agent Built An Established Agency By Cheryl Robinson One area of business where women dominate the statistics is a sector of the publishing industry. As a result, the number of female literary agents has steadily increased over time. According to Zippia, 58.5% of agents are women. The publishing landscape has changed with the advancement of technology, making self-publishing more…
Crocs’ Lori Foglia on Leading With Levity By Shoshy Ciment Lori Foglia joined Crocs in October as the company’s chief product and merchandising officer. She came from L Brands, where she most recently served as the company’s EVP and global general merchandise manager. Here, she discusses the importance of finding fun in work, forming relationships, and how she learned to…
Katey Sagal: How Women Can Make It In Hollywood By Mariel Loveland It’s not easy to make it in Hollywood, but it’s especially difficult if you’re a woman. New research from San Diego State’s Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film (via The Hollywood Reporter) found that women make up just a third of on-screen film roles…
How Female Founders In Fashion Are Increasingly Making Their Mark By Jennifer “Jay” Palumbo As fashion evolves each year, a new power dynamic is coming into play more than ever. A study by Business of Fashion revealed that women designed 40% of womenswear fashion brands, but they only make up about 14% of leadership positions among the largest fashion brands. Another report found that women…
Advice from Bethenny Frankel to Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs By Moira Forbes “The only real successes are ones with blood, sweat, tears and grit,” says best-selling author, producer and philanthropist Bethenny Frankel, speaking about her unconventional rise from reality TV star to self-made businesswoman and serial entrepreneur. Frankel is sharing hard-won lessons in building a brand empire in her first-ever business-focused book,…
Forever 21 CEO On Embracing Progress Over Perfection By Nikara Johns Winnie Park was tapped as Forever 21’s chief executive in January after holding the top spot at Paper Source for the past six years. Here, she opens up about obstacles in her career, being a self-aware leader, embracing progress over perfection, and the women who inspire her. My leadership…
The Importance of Finding a Support System By Nikara Johns Emily George joined Balmain as president of the Americas in January after an almost 20-year career at Marc Jacobs International where she most recently served as the SVP of Americas, retail and wholesale. Here, she discusses challenges in her new role, career advice for women just starting out, and the…
