How creative practice can influence self-love, and how self-love can, in turn, benefit the creative process. The Epidemic of Low Self-Esteem in Women Low self-esteem seems to be an epidemic, which, like any other virus, feeds off its host, resulting Read More
Who is Accountable for a Sexual Assault?
Watching The Hunting Ground was the first time I felt both horrified and empowered. I felt horrified by the pervasive issue of sexual assault in our society. The feeling of empowerment, however, came from the brave women who boldly told Read More
Ways to Kick-Start Your Week the Right Way
We all agree that we could be a bit more excited for Mondays. Here are some tips for you to help you kick-start your week in the best way possible. If you talk about enjoying Monday, it feels that you’re Read More
I’m Finally Strong Enough to Say It
“I’m a survivor” were words that were once hard for me to say out loud. I used to be ashamed. Ashamed that I could love a person who was so mentally, emotionally, and physically abusive. He didn’t care if I Read More
Why We Need the Violence Against Women Act
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is monumental piece of legislation that was the first federal law to specifically focus on ending domestic violence, providing valuable funding for victim services such as shelters, transportation, and childcare. It also supports education 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
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
Addressing Accessibility Issues in E-learning
E-learning is unmistakably a part of the new normal. Even as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, online education will continue to affect students of all ages. But while remote learning has greatly improved accessibility in some ways — for example, helping Read More
The Fight for our Future: Three Women Spearheading the Battle Against COVID-19
When COVID-19 emerged just over a year ago, it felt as if the world was ending. Would we ever go to work again? Travel again? See a movie again? It’s unsurprising that mass panic swept the globe for most of Read More
Self-Confidence Lessons for Working Women
How did you spend Women’s History Month this year? Whether you were celebrating by thanking strong and inspirational women around you, educating others or learning from empowering women in your life, we hope you used the opportunity to develop yourself Read More