Once my twin 13-year-olds moved from the Disney Channel to Netflix, there was no turning back. They made that leap from talking animals and squeaky clean kids to glam vampires and angst-ridden teens. PG shows were off their radar. When Read More
Sexual Harassment: What We Learn by Listening to Survivors
When I was in high school, I was a major Swiftie. Like all teenage fans of Taylor Swift circa 2006, I assigned a song to every one of my adolescent crushes, whether it was mutual or unrequited. Ryan wasn’t exactly Read More
Growing Up In Miami, Staying Safe Meant Staying Smart
Though I’m 19 years old and living away from home, my mom still gives me the “stay safe” speech every time I go out. “Text me every 2 minutes, don’t get in a car with someone you don’t know, don’t Read More
I’m a Feminist Who Wears Makeup – Get Over It
I love makeup. I am unapologetic in my love for makeup. For me, it’s an extension of my personality. It’s another method of communication that I choose to utilize on a day to day basis. It’s a form of artistic Read More
10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Girls that Defy Stereotypes
With the holiday season swiftly approaching, it is now that time of year to scour stores and websites for the perfect gifts for the special people in your life. When I was a little girl, the toys marketed to girls Read More
The Top 5 Women-Inspired Leadership Styles
When I was doctoral student studying leadership, I probably read over 300 articles, 50 books and spent a thousand hours thinking about leadership. It wasn’t until three years in and almost to the end of my degree that I ran Read More
The Moment I Realized I Was A Feminist, Too
Feminism seemed to be hanging on the lips of all my teachers in high school. But for whatever reason, I didn’t want that word to touch my lips. In fact I wasn’t a feminist. While my teachers pronounced that they Read More
Country Artist Kalie Shorr on Nashville, Girl Power, and How We’re Braver Together
In this guest blog for LiveYourDream.org, rising country music star Kalie Shorr shares her story of growing up in tough times, how she fell in love with country music, what inspires her work, and why she’s using her voice to Read More
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Why do we need an International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women? This UN holiday, falling on November 25 each year, recognizes the continuing violence women and girls face worldwide purely because of their gender and calls for Read More
12 Best Feminist TV Shows to Stream on Netflix, Hulu and Prime
Are you tired of shows failing the Bechdel Test and want more woke, feminist TV shows in your life? With streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime soaring in popularity, it’s never been easier to find media that focuses on Read More