In January 2020, there were 580,466 people experiencing homelessness in America. Though the full impacts of COVID-19 on unhoused communities has not been measured, the pandemic has certainly made the poorest communities even poorer, and exacerbated longstanding issues. According to Read More
The Relationship Between Gun Violence and Domestic Abuse
In the United States, a woman is fatally shot by her partner every 16 hours. That is 760 women slain each year – leaving children without their mothers, families without their sisters and daughters, and communities without their colleagues and Read More
Can Social Media Empower Women?
So many of us have a love/hate relationship with social media. We love it because we can connect with family, friends, role models, and peers across the globe. But at the same time, we have issues with social media because Read More
12 Myths About Domestic Violence
Domestic violence, also called intimate partner violence, domestic abuse, or relationship abuse, affects more than 12 million people in the U.S. every year. The statistics are shocking; about 1 in 3 women have experienced physical violence, rape, and/or stalking by Read More
10 Inspiring Quotes from Survivors
Live Your Dream is proud to have been able to get to know hundreds of survivors over the years. Through the Live Your Dream Awards we have been able to financially support some amazing women as they pursue their dreams. Live Read More
5 Ways to Support Domestic Violence Survivors
If you want to help address violence against women and support domestic violence survivors, there are easy ways that just about anyone can get involved. Here’s what anyone can do to help! 1. Understand the issue. Did you know 1 Read More
How to Create a Mindful Morning Routine
The way we begin our morning has a profound impact on how the rest of the day will play out and incorporating mindfulness into it is a sure way to ensure you have a productive day. Regularly engaging in a Read More
11 Books to Read by Latinx Authors in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
Stories are a powerful way to connect audiences to various Latinx and Hispanic cultures, histories, and unique perspectives. Check out these 11 books by Latinx authors to read for Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15th through October 15th, Read More
Promising Young Woman: A Must See with Important Underlying Themes
There are often a variety of guilty parties in a case of sexual assault beyond the perpetrator; those who disbelieve, those who sweep the issue under the rug, and those who do not intervene are common wrongdoers in these circumstances. Read More
The Harmful Depictions of Women in Children’s Film and Television
A glimpse into the damaging depiction of women in children’s film and television and how this can be detrimental to building body positivity and self-worth in young girls. The Objectification of Women in Children’s Television When you turn on some Read More