This blog post is a continuation of career-oriented resources for women looking for support in their professional lives. The first blog post I wrote on this topic was 5 Podcasts for the Career-Minded Woman, so make sure to check that Read More
Year: 2017
3 Mindful Eating Tips for Overcoming Common Challenges
Mindful eating—paying attention to the food you put in your body—can become difficult at times. Distractions, special occasions, or changes in routine can throw you off course. These few mindful eating tips may help you keep true to your practice. Read More
Live Your Dream Awards Stories: Danielle DeRoiser
I came out of an abusive relationship by the grace of my son. When I found out I was pregnant, I knew that I had to get out of the unhealthy relationship because I did not want my son to Read More
Feminist Film Club: The Hunting Ground
The Hunting Ground is a film that will shake you to your core and rip away blissful ignorance. The 1 hour and 43 minute documentary brings sexual assault on campus to the front and center, and forces you to confront these Read More
How to Make Time to Rest and Relax When Life is Totally Crazy
You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes a day. Unless you’re too busy, then you should sit for an hour. Taking time to rest and refresh yourself is an integral part of life, especially when things feel like they’re Read More
8 Inspiring Quotes on Personal Transformation
If you’re anything like me, you know what it feels like to go through a personal transformation. Everyone has a period in life that they look back on and can pinpoint as a time of individual learning, loss, revival or Read More
5 Podcasts for the Career-Minded Woman
Whether you’re a college student hoping for internships, a recent college graduate looking for a first job, or a mid-career professional trying to further your dreams, there are endless career-oriented resources out there for you to take advantage of. The Read More
Opportunity. Choice. Power.
Opportunity. Choice. Power. When you make a choice, you are exercising your power to decide what’s next. Not everyone has the privilege of unlimited opportunities or choices. Your gender, race, socioeconomic status and other factors beyond your control directly affect Read More
Mindful Eating for Beginners: Transform Your Relationship to Food
Living closer to our food source has unexpectedly changed our family’s thoughts about food. The majority of our meat and produce come from our local farmers because they are closer than the grocery stores. However, that forces us to actually Read More
Parents of Kids with Special Needs Want You to Know These 3 Things
Many of the mothers we serve through the Live Your Dream Awards have kids with disabilities or disorders. Women like Shirlee Draper, Aziza Kibibi, Eri Isozumi and Xiu Man Hang know how that caring for a child with special presents a huge set of Read More