We know that sexual violence is a serious and rampant problem. But do we really understand why it happens? One of the most common misconceptions about sexual assault is that it stems from the individual psychological problems of the rapist. Read More
Raising a Social Media Girl
My phone rings in the middle of the day from my daughter’s middle school and I hear the voice of her school counselor on the other end. I put my conference call on hold to figure out why she sounded Read More
5 Forgotten Women in STEM
Women are notoriously underrepresented in STEM fields. In fact, as recently as last year, the National Science Foundation reported that women make up only 29% of the science and engineering workforce. Despite our low numbers, women have been making major Read More
5 MORE Problems Women Still Face in 2017
Previously we talked about the 5 biggest issues women still face in 2017. Here are 5 more problems women face that didn’t make the first cut, but are just as important. Learn more about each issue below and join LiveYourDream.org to find out how Read More
What Inspires Me to Take Action
Opportunity for girls through education is unbelievably important to me. I am proud to be an educated young woman in today’s society where I can stand on my own two feet, be independent, and voice my own opinions. Education has given Read More
Breathing. It Could Save Your Life
Breathing. It seems so simple. Of course you’re breathing, you wouldn’t be reading this if you weren’t. I’m talking about mindful breathing, though. Some people call it meditation, but ‘meditation’ can be intimidating… it felt too hard for me at Read More
“Be as you wish to seem.”
One of the podcasts I listen to (Inspire Me Today) had an interview with a fitness/weight loss coach who was talking about how she helps her clients lose weight & get in shape. While I’m not really interested in that Read More
5 Books Every Feminist Should Read This Year
I love to read a variety of genres, but I am most drawn to books that place primacy on feminist topics. These types of books contribute to my consciousness-raising process by enabling me to understand the unique challenges that other Read More
8 Essential Facts You Need to Know About the FAFSA
Did you know that lacking a college degree is one of the strongest indicators of poverty? For anyone – but especially for women – education is a powerful way to empower themselves socially and economically so they can have a better Read More
I Am Worthy: Learning to Live Again
My struggle with low self-esteem begins and ends with me. However, there were other people who either knowingly, or unintentionally, had an impact on how I felt about myself as a woman. I made mistakes and I had to recognize Read More