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Lauren Maillian Talks New Show “Quit Your Day Job’” and Tips for Aspiring...

(Image: Lauren Maillian) If you’ve ever thought about quitting your full-time job to pursue a new business venture, add Oxygen’s new docu-series Quit Your Day Job to your TV lineup. Quit Your Day...

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[Recap] FLOTUS Celebrates International Women’s Day by Contributing to...

If the first lady’s rap video wasn’t enough to convince you of her cool factor, below, check out the photo recap of her contributing to a graffiti mural on International Women’s day. On March 8,...

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Going to Africa: 3 Steps to Transition Your Business and Successfully...

(Image: C Moore Media) It’s no secret: Africa is a continent that is being touted by experts, residents, and media alike as a more-than-emerging, enterprise gold mine. Though the challenges of...

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Women’s History Month: 5 Cool International Travel Spots to Celebrate the...

This month, as we celebrate women’s history, you can also incorporate a little fun with all the awareness and empowerment, especially if you’re planning any international travel. The impact of...

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Powerful Speaking Tips to Help Executives Own the Stage

Stephanie Chung While many CEOs and executives are thrown into the spotlight to deliver moving speeches and presentations, it’s important to note the behind-the-scenes training that goes into...

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[Part 1] Nicole Nixon Shares How To Be Bold And Balanced In Business

(Image: Nicole Nixon) Nicole’s illustrious career included working for some of the top telecom companies such as Verizon and Time Warner Cable, where she became a subject matter expert in database...

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Women’s History Month: The Shark Tank vs. The Dolphin Tank Approach To...

(Image: Thinkstock) The month of March is Women’s History Month, and, while many women of color have made significant strides in launching their own businesses, some of them still face challenges...

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[Part 2] 25 Year Hair Industry Mogul Takes Beauty To The Bank

(Image: DeShawn Bullard) In 1997, she launched with a leap of faith into full-time entrepreneurship after her employer went through a reorg and downsized the department from 15 computer programmers to...

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[Part 1] NouriTress CEO, DeShawn Bullard, Shares How To Get Hair Products In...

(Image: DeShawn Bullard) She has appeared on TV shows such as TBS’s Movie and a Makeover, won hair competitions at the Bronner Bros. hair shows, produced hair styling DVD’s, presented/trained at...

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Sowing Seeds: 3 Fundamental Focus Areas That Produce Harvest of Success

Zelia Z. Wiley, Ph.D. (Image: Kansas State University) It’s Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate their global impact and stellar leadership. Zelia Z. Wiley, Ph.D., interim associate provost at...

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Women’s History Month: Olympian and WNBA Star Tamika Catchings Shares Stories...

As the WNBA prepares to celebrate its historic 20th season starting May 14, one of its greatest players will also commence her last season. Before her final lap, three-time Olympic gold medalist...

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Think Global, Act Local [Part 2]: How One Washington D.C Organization Makes...

Headquartered in Washington, DC, WANDA: Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics, and Agriculture is a leading a pan-African women’s grassroots movement on a mission to develop the next generation of...

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4 Cool International Women’s Organizations Changing the World in a Big Way

Women’s History Month is still going strong, and as the world celebrates, this is the time to empower and inspire females toward leadership, confidence, and equality. Here are five organizations doing...

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Top Cities Where Women Entrepreneurs Make the Most Money

New York City is home to roughly 414,000 women entrepreneurs – more than any other U.S. city. The Big Apple is also a hot spot for women-owned business sales, which generated $53 billion in revenue in...

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Think Global, Act Local [Part 1]: How One Washington D.C Organization Makes...

Headquartered in Washington, DC, WANDA: Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics, and Agriculture is a leading a pan-African women’s grassroots movement on a mission to develop the next generation of...

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Atlanta Hawks Chief Marketing Officer Talks the State of Diversity for Women...

Melissa Proctor Growing up in Miami, Florida, Melissa Proctor discovered her love for sports early. In high school, she set her eyes on becoming the first female coach in the NBA and got a job with...

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5 Practical Tips for Every Current and Aspiring Businesswoman

Not too long ago, I found myself listening to Jessica Alba, actress and founder of Honest, a successful company that has brought transparency to the retail world. Her company promises to tell customers...

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Q&A with Music Artist Advocate Nicole George-Middleton

“We’re the relationship people.” That’s the central role for Nicole George-Middleton, senior vice president of membership at ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors, and...

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Simple Rules for Avoiding Havoc at Home for ‘Breadwinning’ Women

(Getty Images) We tend to see women as the caregiver in households. But the percentage of top breadwinner women has been growing exponentially for decades. Mothers are the sole or primary provider in...

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Study Finds Women’s Participation in Sports Has a Positive Impact on Career...

Research from a recent Gallup-Purdue study found that women who are former student athletes are 48% more likely to be engaged at work, compared to their male counterparts who are 38% likely to be...

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