Three remarkable women have overcome enormous life challenges and dream of achieving education to create a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Year: 2021
The Importance of Prioritizing Your Mental Health During College
No matter how smart you believe yourself to be, there is one truth we will all face during college: higher education is hard. The amount of work, time, and dedication needed to succeed can be tough on anyone, but you Read More
How to Celebrate International Women’s Day for Peace and Disarmament
Unbeknownst to many people, May 24th is International Women’s Day for Peace and Disarmament. While bringing peace to yourself and others may seem like a large task, there are actually several small ways to do so that can make a Read More
Laws Around the World That Fight Violence Against Women
The Problem of Violence Against Women The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is being reauthorised in US law in 2021. There are many reasons why this is needed. It is very uplifting to see that despite the regression in women’s Read More
Ending Sexual Harassment
Wait This Isn’t Normal? Prior to this past year, my view on how gender-based violence and sexual harassment functioned in society was somewhat skewed. Though I never doubted the prevalence or ramifications these forms of gender discrimination posed on women, Read More
Self Care is Self Love
It is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is a great time to stress how important it is to de-stress, treat yourself with love, and make abundant space in your life for self care. One of the greatest lessons we learn Read More
An Idea this Mother’s Day: Pay it Forward
We know you’re just like us. You love to make a difference in someone else’s day. Whether it’s holding a door open for a stranger, or running a half marathon to raise money for a good cause, you’re all in Read More
Creativity and Self-Love: A Mutual Relationship
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