The Podcast ~ S1 E2 ‘Breaking Cultural Stereotypes’
“The problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story.” ~ Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The Podcast ~ S1 E1 ‘The Other B Word’
As women, we’ve all been called it at one time or another. Probably more often that we can count. We probably remember the very first time we were called that…all the way back in our elementary school days. The dreaded ‘B’ word…..
You can’t just “Grow where you’re planted”
Last weekend I had the opportunity to speak to a group of teen girls. I was nervous, anxious leading up to it because I had been asked to speak on a topic I’ve never done before ~ Self Worth. I even told the organizer that I may not be right for this.
Year of the Woman….again?
We’ve been hearing it a lot lately. 2018 the Year of the Woman! It got me to thinking…Wasn’t last year Year of the Woman? And I swear in my lifetime, I’ve heard this before. Don’t get me wrong or misunderstand. I’m all about us getting the spotlight and recognition. But it really got me to wondering, what kind of impact does it have.
The Motherhood Penalty – Does it still exist?
Women can have it all right? Fulfilling life at home with kids and family and great career without being held back or penalized. I mean it’s 2018, so of course this is a given…right?
Are the hashtags making a difference?
#MeToo and #TimesUp are compelling hashtags and campaigns but are they just that? Is there real change that’s coming about or is it just the latest trending hashtag that will be old news in a nanosecond?