Here are four of this year’s Gloria Barron Prize recipients. A round of applause and a thank you to each of them for reminding all of us the future is in #GIRLPOWER
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“Stay quiet, listen and keep your head down. Try not to stand out.” Those were the words of advice I was given when I started out in my career. Many women have been taught to avoid controversy, to fit in and lay low. It can work to your advantage being a team player. But it does not work when you want to shape your identity and shine a light. And laying low does not help when the odds are stacked against you and bosses and colleagues are treating you unfairly. I have been following an ongoing news investigation about sexual harassment at the
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In my new series S/Heroes Among Us, I spotlight women making a difference. Meet Becca Stevens, Founder of Thistle Farms.
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I attended the 2018 Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Summit, a day-long symposium held November 16 at the United Nations in New York City that celebrates women in business around the world and raises funds to provide micro-loans to fund women entrepreneurs in Third World countries. The event was conceived and produced by my good friend entrepreneur, Wendy Diamond. #WEDO2018. www.womenseday.org I had the chance to meet some FABULOUS women who shared their stories. Here are a few: HRH Princess Märtha Louise of Norway was the first-born in her family but, at the time, the country’s rules of succession still favored sons. Bucking
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Sometimes we’re so busy moving through life just getting the work done in front of us that we don’t see what lies ahead. Long-term vision is important to help you reach your life or career goals, but too often we’re wearing blinders. So, what happens? You can get blindsided. You wake up one day and realize time slipped away and you are further from where you hoped to be. Maybe you find your career has languished, or a relationship falters, or finances are stagnant. Whatever it is, you wonder, “can I ever get back on track?” Of course, you can.
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Two women who worked in the pharma industry share their stories of empowerment and leadership. Rachel Braun Scherl, Founder of SPARK Solutions for Growth, discusses her book, “Orgasmic Leadership: Profiting from the Coming Surge in Women’s Sexual Health and Wellness.” Liimu McGill overcame addiction, left a corporate job and re-envisioned her life. Owner of a business consulting business, she created MomStar which helps women pursue their dreams and inspire their kids to follow theirs. Show aired August 8, 2018. Listen to this week’s edition of Fearless Fabulous You on iHeart
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A Martial Arts Master Conquers Her Past and Builds a Future Imagine if you were a very young girl and your family told you were “worthless,” “a bad omen,” and basically unwanted. Imagine they just abandoned you. Imagine being under siege in a war and watching a friend die next to you. Then your beloved brother commits suicide. You know the saying “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger?” Well, read further…. Tae Yun Kim is a martial arts master and entrepreneur. She shares her inspirational story and motivation in “Seven Steps to Inner Power – How to Break Through
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As we spend today celebrating our mothers who are still living and remembering our mothers who have left us, there is another community of mothers I’d like to recognize. These are mothers living with a hole in their hearts because they’ve lost a child. This past year I know of at least three mothers in my social media community who’ve lost children, all young adults. I can’t imagine the heartache of a mother on Mother’s Day thinking about the child she lost. She’s still a mother in spirit. She may have other children to care for and share the day,
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Troy Ball is a self-described “Vandy Girl.” (a Vanderbilt University alumna with a certain style for those of you who wonder). She wears pressed jeans and pearls and has impeccable southern manners. She has grit, grace and gumption (my three favorite qualities besides fearless and fabulous). Troy is also the mom of three adult sons, two with special needs. At one point she decided to uproot her family to Asheville, NC, where the climate was better for her sons. There, she started her life over after running successful businesses in Texas. At 50 and faced with the reality she needed to
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Chances are you’ve probably read the best selling book,”Chicken Soup for the Soul,” or one of its other 250-plus titles. Goodness knows half the world has had its dose of “Chicken Soup” wisdom. The “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book series has sold more than 100 million copies in the U.S.and Canada. The books have been translated into 43 languages and have been published in over 100 countries selling more than 500 million books world wide. But it’s not just books that have build a bigger chicken coop for this brand. There are films, podcasts, games, educational tools and healthy
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Imagine living and working around the world on your time with your son, while making money for your self and making a difference for others through coaching and philanthropy. Sounds good, right? Meet Stephanie Synclair. After working 10 years in corporate America, Stephanie hit a rut and completely changed her life. In the last 7 years, she’s published 5 best selling business and lifestyle books as well as helped hundreds of women completely transform their lives by building their own 6 figure and multi 6 figure brands. In Stephanie’s latest book, “Shut Up and Do the Work,” she outlines five character traits
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June is National Cancer Survivors Month. According to the American Cancer Society, there are nearly 14.5 million Americans with a history of cancer. As a breast cancer survivor I believe in healthy thriver-ship and sharing inspiring stories about fellow survivors. This month I will introduce you to a few survivors who will share their life lessons. Monday June 6 on Fearless Fabulous You! Meet Loren Brill, founder of Sweet Loren’s. After beating cancer at a young age Loren became conscious of what she was putting into her body. Loren decided to cut out hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, most dairy, and anything she couldn’t pronounce!
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