A Blog for women, about women; the roses and thorns of life & everything in Between
Empowering Women's Health: How Gender Equality Shapes Wellbeing
Disparities in women's health and wellness, as compared to men, are most disproportionate when it comes to mental health, struggles with depression, reproductive and sexual health, and access to services, as well as struggles with chronic disease and the lack of prosperity and therefore access to services needed to lead a healthy life. Read the full article.
The Power of Accepting Being Disliked
You, like everyone else, hate to be disliked. But there are times when, suddenly, you wonder how this could possibly happen when all you’ve ever been is nice to Karen. Am I right?
This is what you could call the “dislikability conundrum.”
You do everything right, and still, some people are just not going to like you. You are going to encounter this no matter what throughout your life, so what should you do? Read more.
Twenty Best Quotes from Female Entrepreneurs in Honor of Women’s Equality Day
In honor of the grit, perseverance, and ongoing effort women make to achieve their dreams, here are my twenty favorite quotes from female leaders and entrepreneurs. See who’s on the list!
Why 50 is the New 30: Interview with CEO Kristina Godfrey
I am most proud of my ability to balance the things that matter to me. I have been able to run and grow my business, be there for my three kids, maintain my friendships and foster new ones, be a loving wife (although sometimes bitchy 😉), take care of my mind and body, read great books, and most importantly, not take life too seriously!
I am incredibly proud of the relationships I have cultivated over the years – the very real and dear friendships I have nurtured. Those relationships never fail to lift me and keep me going. Read the full post.
Why Philanthropy and Winemaking Pair Nicely
It’s not every day I get to interview a woman-owned philanthropist and winemaker. Dani of Dani Gold Wines is a mom, wife, owns a wine company, and loves to give back to the world and her community. Read her interview now.
[Podcast] Interview with the Mommin' Team
Listen to the interview with founder of Entreprenista Mama, Elisabeth Thomas, and Mommin’ Podcast founders Jessica and Megan, about mom life, having a career and marriage.
What it Takes to Launch a Startup Before 30
When you meet Jessica Sturzenegger, CEO and cofounder, Amara Organic Baby Food, you’re immediately struck by her positive and warm personality, as well as her clear passion for health and wellness that can be delivered through food. Here is her story on the Entreprenista Mama blog.
Women's History Is Happening All Around Us
For International Women’s Day, and Women’s History Month, instead of recapping, or analyzing, or storybooking the past, I decided to talk to some incredibly wonderful and independent women I know now for this post. I also included some of my own comments too -- for good measure 😍.
Stop Telling Women to ‘Be Less Emotional’
To change our perceptions of women, who they should be, and how they should express themselves, we first must understand why it's so damaging to tell people to be 'less emotional.' We women cannot advance the archaic, sexist institutional behaviors that lay like a layer of ice over our emotionally numb hearts without re-finding our emotions, our instincts, and our power through sensitive thoughts and actions! More on the Entreprenista Mama blog
Modern Feminism isn’t a ‘One Size Fits All’ Model
There is no right way to support women. There is no right way to be a mother. There is no right way to be a feminist. And suppose we, as women, really want to affect continual and lasting change for our daughters and their daughters. In that case, we may need to start supporting each other for real instead of one-upping and putting other women down to raise ourselves up. Read more about modern feminism and how women can support women.
The Power of the Pivot: A Working Mom’s Perspective on Flexibility and Resilience
A mom, entrepreneur, soul-seeker, and general badass, Raena has made my days just a little brighter, deeper, and inspired ever since I started following along with her journey as a working mom on Instagram. I am ever the believer in building a community of women supporting women, and Raena has so much wisdom, and openness to share. This is Raena. Read the interview.
Being a Woman Leader in the COVID Era
Join me for my first ever video interview with the incredible Amy Turner, creator of the Courage Integration Model, and founder of The Courage Tribe, as we talk about being a leader in the COVID era, thriving as a working mom, navigating divorce, social activism and so much more. 🙌It was such a great conversation, we heart still lights up thinking about it. 💜
Confronting White Privilege in America: An Open Letter
I continuously lived in fear when I was growing up. Fear that we would not be accepted. Fear that we would be unjustly targeted by the police. Fear that we would be shunned by our community. I did not live in fear of losing my life. At the end of the day, I am white, and in this country that's the difference between life and death.
Diversity of Skills Equals Assurance: Your Career Doesn’t Have to Take a Planned Path
April O’Meara has the perfect story to explore the concept of how to diversify your skills for career growth. Her career has taken anything but an expected path, and the flow of her professional life is what makes her such a warrior and incredible example to women. Read the full story in this interview-style post with Entreprenista Mama.
Surviving In Corporate Leadership: A How-To Guide For Women
Kelsie Skinner became a marketing director for a fast-paced high volume B2B business before thirty. Learn how she did it, and how she balances her work life and home life, plus what inspires her!
38-Years-Old is Young: An Open Letter to the Middle-Aged Woman
Being 38-years-old doesn’t mean that at 40 your life will be over. It doesn’t mean that you have given all you have to give the world or are done growing and shaping your life. Here’s what it means to me to be 38 and a woman.
Let’s Change Corporate Culture So Women Can Flourish
The only way for women to break through the glass ceiling and gain more support and equal treatment in the workforce is if we can effectively change the corporate culture as it exists today. Find out how women can make the changes needed to make corporate a more supportive environment for women.
Corporate Culture Needs to Change for Women to Thrive
Women get into the corporate workforce thinking that all is fair and equal, only to discover that the cards in the company deck are stacked against female professional advancement. Corporate culture needs to change for women to thrive and become better leaders!
Dear Women, Is Staying Silent Hurting Our Capacity For Change?
Do you feel like the current political state of our country is so negative and partisan that it’s almost revolting? Do you look at your social media feed and feel worse? Do you feel at a loss as to what to do? Let’s have a real conversation about how our silence is hurting our country.