As exciting as it is to finish school, taking on the world after graduation may seem scary, especially with the current state of the world. From having to start paying off student debt to looking for a job in your Read More
Chronic Stress and its Effects on Women of Low Socioeconomic Status
People of low socioeconomic status in the United States and throughout the world face significantly more obstacles that impact their health and well-being than wealthier people. These obstacles can lead to higher rates of mental health issues, including depression and Read More
Malala Yousafzai to Serve as Keynote Speaker at Soroptimist Virtual Convention
You Are Invited! Soroptimist is thrilled to announce Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai as keynote speaker for our 2022 Convention on Friday, July 22, and Saturday, July 23. Malala will speak that Friday. If you are interested in becoming a Soroptimist or want to Read More
Do You Consent—Yes or No?
Consent is a surprisingly dense topic. It is well-defined in many areas, from legal consent for a lawyer to act on your behalf, to consent for data sharing or to allowing cookies on the internet. We tick the little box Read More
Soroptimist / LiveYourDream.org Partners with QVC for Women’s History Month!
Soroptimist / LiveYourDream.org is thrilled to announce a new cause partnership with QVC® for Women’s History Month! The flagship shopping channel, QVC®, has committed a joint contribution with HSN® of $100,000 to Soroptimist and is also asking their customers to Read More
A Personal Message from Live Your Dream Awards Recipient Ivana on International Women’s Day
You probably don’t know me. But I know you. Let me explain: I reached out to Soroptimist / LiveYourDream.org a few years ago when I was struggling to provide for my daughters. I was a young single mom, not sure Read More
15 Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month 2022
Every year the U.S. recognizes March as Women’s History Month, and here at LiveYourDream.org we’re already making plans to celebrate. Wondering how you can celebrate Women’s History Month 2022? We’ve got you covered with 15 excellent ideas. 1. Explore the Read More
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 11 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Throughout the world, pioneering women scientists have marked, and continue to mark our history. But there are still too few who have their talents developed and recognized. The under-representation of women Read More
Where Gender Equality and Sustainability Intersect
The UN has declared a theme for International Women’s Day 2022, and it may come as a surprise to some: “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.” What exactly is the connection between sustainability and gender equality? In recent decades Read More
Harnessing the Power of Women-Owned Businesses
Women-owned businesses haven’t always been the norm. For many years, women struggled to create their own business and bring it to life. Obstacles in diversity and equality made it nearly impossible for females to succeed in the business world. That Read More