“We hold these truths to be self evident: that all men and women are created equal…” These stirring words made a resounding statement when they were written in 1848 as part of the Declaration of Sentiments, a document that was signed by 68 women and 32 men at the first women’s rights convention organized […]
What Every Woman Can Learn From Emma Watson’s Activism
Actress Emma Watson, best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies, recently announced her decision to take a yearlong break from acting to learn more about gender equality and to focus on the UN’s HeForShe campaign. This new role is an unexpected turn for audiences who have watched Watson grow […]
Women Must Break Through Bias For A Seat At The Table
If you could travel through time and tell suffragettes Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony about the progress women have made in the last 100 years, they would probably laugh in your face in disbelief. They probably couldn’t imagine a world where women lead Fortune 500 companies, control their lives and bodies, and are […]
13 Fears That Keep Women From Being Remarkable
Whether you’re boldly walking into your boss’s office to discuss a conflict on your team or you’re walking onto the stage to deliver an important keynote address, you will likely be confronted with the rush of unease, nervousness, or, let’s face it, outright fear. As women, we are all to familiar with how this feels […]
4 Must-Know Lessons From Women Who Changed Our World
History books are crowded with the names of men whose contributions have shaped the culture, governments, and the very borders of the world. And while common sense tells us that women — who make up at least 50 percent of the world’s population — also made lasting marks on the past, few of us can […]