The holidays may be merry and bright, but that might not match what you feel inside—and that’s okay. ‘Tis the season for togetherness, spending time with family, friends, and maybe even coworkers as you celebrate “the most wonderful time of Read More
Year: 2021
Chick Flicks, Corsets, and the Reclaiming of Femininity in 21st Century Art
No matter who you are or where you live, you have probably heard stereotypes about what girls and women enjoy. Girls like pink. Dresses. Makeup. Chick flicks. Oftentimes, these statements are made in ways that are mocking and patronizing, implying Read More
How to Stick to Your Boundaries With Family for the Holidays
The holidays can be a great time to reconnect with family members. But, it can also be the most difficult time of year to keep your boundaries with them. Chances are, you’ll be seeing your family more than usual, and Read More
Reconnect with Yourself through Mindful Running
So much of the day is spent pouring out energy into other things and people. So why not learn a new way to spend some of that time mindfully and in dedication to yourself? From creating a healthy morning routine, Read More
DOUBLE Your Gift This Giving Tuesday Thanks to Our Friends at JAFRA!
Mark your calendars! Beginning November 19, we’re calling on Soroptimists and supporters to help raise critical funds for women and girls in need. And thanks to a new partnership with JAFRA Cosmetics International, we will be able to DOUBLE our Read More
Women and Homelessness: A Cycle of Violence
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