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Life is good for Maura Corrigan. Married to her college sweetheart, Pete, raising three young kids with her parents nearby in her peaceful Chicago suburb, her world is secure. “Then one day, in a single turn of fate, that entire world comes crashing down, and everything that she thought she knew changes,” writes author Lee Woodruff in her new bestseller.
“In today’s world, where so much information is readily available at our fingertips, it is never too early to begin to teach children how to search with a critical eye,” explains Dr. Carol Horn, in Chapter 8 of her book “The 10 Big Ideas: How to help your child think bigger, imagine more, and do better in school.”
When Arijit was 4, Sushmita Mazumdar’s son announced that he would not eat spinach and rice for lunch any more. He wanted a turkey sandwich with orange cheese—and he wasn’t going to speak Indian anymore. Born from her desire to connect with her son, this artist created a business.
“We started BeGood Clothing because of our fascination with sustainability in fashion,” say founders Dean Ramadan and Mark Spera. “We seek fashionable and contemporary lines that are affordably priced so we can make sustainability accessible to our customers.” Are you ready to BeGood?
Matthew Porter of Communication Arts Magazine has called Robert Meganck “a delightfully fuzzy-headed raconteur.” See why.
Sometimes, the solution to a problem is right at our fingertips. So when you are hungry, tired, frustrated, in distress, or just want to chill—pour yourself a cup, lean into it, and enjoy life! Here are 10 reasons to drink tea and herbal tisanes.
“The concept of leaning in doesn’t just apply to a business situation, but can be used wherever you are in life,” says HR expert Barbara Mitchell. “I am just happy that this new generation of women has the encouragement they need to pursue their career aspirations—without hesitation.” Here’s why.
Increasingly, job seekers are getting creative with their career aspirations and taking matters into their own hands. “Instead of going endless interviews, many are opting for freelance or consulting positions to stave off unemployment,” says career expert Amanda Haddaway.
If you can’t lean in, get out! Women who are unhappy trudging up the corporate ladder should start their own businesses, says Vickie Milazzo. Here’s how to bust out of the corporate world.
“Literacy is not a luxury, it is a right and a responsibility,” says President Bill Clinton. “If our world is to meet the challenges of the 21st century, we must harness the energy and creativity of all our citizens.” Through ReadingPartners.org, you can help.
Check out the top business networking events happening this month in Annapolis, Baltimore, Boston, Miami, NYC, Philadelphia, and Washington DC! Click here to get in on the action.
In this book, Philadelphia-based Dr. Staci Schwartz portrays the perspective of the bully, and the efforts his parents make to try to motivate him to change his behavior. See what tactics finally get through the bully’s thick head!
If you weren’t one of the 4,000 women who flocked to the Professional BusinessWomen of CA Conference in San Francisco on May 23—you are in luck. Check out the interviews with did with the speakers, leaders, and participants and start Leaning In.
Swing by Maymont. Make a stop at Belle Isle. Drive down Monument Avenue. Walk around Carytown. Check out the VMFA if art is your thing. And then find your way into one of these amazing restaurants, courtesy of Richmond, VA, foodie, native Shana Meganck.
Since 2007, investors have poured almost $1.4 trillion dollars into bond funds; I presume this was done in an attempt to be safe. But are these investors truly safe, or will they be sorry? Certified Financial Planner Howard Pressman reports.
Have you ever had someone throw a wet blanket on your idea? Here are five reasons why people are afraid of enthusiasm—and how to overcome them.
While her classmates were studying supermarkets and banks, Albina Ruiz was all about garbage—figuring out how to clean it up, that is. At 28, she became the first female director of a municipality in Lima, Peru. “Where many see a problem in garbage, we see an opportunity to provide jobs, improve the environment, and create more social entrepreneurs.”
Three entrepreneurial phenoms not only super-sized their businesses, they can tell you what to do to achieve exponential growth in yours. Using Inkandescent’s 8 Steps to PR Success as a guide, you’ll learn how they accomplished their goals, and how you can, too.
Professional BusinessWomen of California (PBWC) was founded in 1989 by United States Congresswoman Jackie Speier, a woman known as a fighter on professional, political, and personal fronts. Don’t miss our interview with this Truly Amazing Woman.
“As the daughter of a Chinese father and American mother, I was exposed to many different stereotypes in the US and Asia—and it got a little confusing,” explains financial planner Rita Cheng. Here’s how she successfully handled the situation—and how she helps her clients do the same.
