Empowering Women Articles

I was inspired to write this article because I have recently relocated from San Francisco to Seattle. With any relocation brings a change or two with it. The first week I was here, every time I stepped out of the door I felt like I was in the Land of Oz. Even though I have visited Seattle plenty of times over the last ...

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” ~Plato I’ve been telling a lot of people lately that I think we as a society currently lack basic human kindness toward each other. It seems we were a lot kinder to each other a mere six months ago. I think our full, busy and stressful lives have been a big contributor to our lack of kindness. Not to mention the impact due to our current political environment, regardless of where you stand. We just don’t have

What amazing women we are! I've been inspired this week by the creative and courageous women I’ve met who want to develop their business and are prepared to do whatever it takes to do that. Are you one of them? Really? What are you prepared to do? Are you willing to let go of your story? The things you tell yourself about why you're where you are, about how things are in your world, about why it's different or difficult for you?

Reaching a milestone birthday has a way of focusing the mind! And what I’ve been focusing on as a result is the wonderful people I have in my life – the people who support me on an intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual level. But showing appreciation for those who share in and enhance your life journey – your dance – is a worthwhile exercise at any time. And one that you can cultivate so that it becomes a habit that serves you and others well on an on-going basis. You don’t have to leave it till you hit a milestone birthday!

Did you know that women get paid $.79 cents for every dollar a man earns?rn rnThat means if a man earns $65,000 annually, a woman in the same role earns only $52,000. If a man earns $100,000, a woman in a similar position only earns $80,000.rn rnThe pay gap is a big issue. The solution? Start your own business. Women are now starting businesses 1.5 times faster than men. Becoming an entrepreneur is one of the best ways to close the pay gap and get paid what you’re worth. Wo

Dru Rivers is the co-owner of Full Belly Farms located in the beautiful Capay Valley of northern California Since she attended U.C. Davis and majored in agriculture, she has played her bigger game by feeding her compelling purpose of having no chemical farming. “We are committed to fostering sustainability on all levels, from fertility in our soil and care for the environment, to stable employment for our farm workers. We strive to be good stewards of this farm, so that thi

The 3 step process to presenting with confidence is: 1. Harness your attitude 2. Improve your approach 3. Work authentically through your own personality In this article, we’ll explore the third and final step – Working authentically through your own Personality. This step also includes using your appearance to your advantage. By appearance I mean more than the way you’re turned out, (although it is important to dress appropriately) rather I mean that you should think about what you’re doing with your face. For example, are you smiling or frowning?

Women currently make up 24 per cent of core-STEM roles, but for the first time ever there’s over one million women working in the industry. It’s a milestone worth shouting about, but there’s still more that needs to be done. Look back at 2019 and you’ll see just how far things have improved, with women now some of the most influential people in the industry – including Katie Bouman, the history maker who engineered the first image of a black hole. In this article, w

Self-Love is Always the Answer "Love is in need of love..." Thank you for those words Stevie Wonder. And I would tweek it slightly to say that love is in need of Self-Love today. How can we allow our bodies to become unhealthy, overweight, and stressed out, if we truly love ourselves?

MAKING PREPARATIONS What Are You Preparing To Do? By Linda H. Williams

If you have ever tackled the challenge of climbing a mountain (even a small one), you will understand the range of emotions you go through. As the peak gets closer the more exhausted you get and the further away things feel. Building a business can be like that. You start out your entrepreneurial journey full of enthusiasm and hope that the view from the top will be worth the trek. It can be tough going as you work your way through the five stages of business growth - but get

What do you do when you're feeling overwhelmed? I hear this word so often from the busy women I see as clients and all my friends who are moms! "Overwhelm" can be a result of having too much on your to-do list, a recent change or loss, a new venture or project, or unrealistic expectations.

I have some questions for you..... • How's your business going? • What do your staff or associates think of you as a leader? • How would you rate yourself? • How many 10 out of 10 moments do you get (when you feel fantastic and have a real sense of achievement)? • How many of these ‘magic moments’ do your team get? If you're struggling to answer these questions, then maybe it's because you're a little too comfortable with the status quo and are operating from within your comfort zone.

The system, "5 Ps to Peace, Passion, and Pleasure," is designed for women to uncover their inner beauty. This kind of beauty is lasting and true no matter what kind of hair day you may be having, or how old you feel. This is important because women are disconnected to feeling good on the inside...wow, it really breaks ...

Raising finance for your business can be a tough challenge. However, there are a few options available to you to help you secure the cash injection you need. While borrowing from friends and family is a great option, if you have it, a lot of businesses turn to their banks in order to take their hard work to the next level. This is a quick guide to what you’ll need to do. What will you do with the money? There are countless reasons for a business to seek funding. This usuall

In this article we are going to explore how the day-to-day demands of life can take away our focus from our true goals and passions. When we recognize the signs of being swept away by the demands of the day we can refocus our energies back towards the fulfillment of our goals.

Selecting and Sustaining Joyful Partnershipsr Women and Men, A New View by Betty Louiser CoachBettyLIVE.com

Looking up a definition of vulnerability, the first one noted is "susceptible to physical or emotional injury." Aren't we all, as human beings, susceptible to a blow to our physical and emotional well being? This is part of BEing a human. We can be strong and powerful in one moment, and fragile in the next.

Most individuals are knowledgeable about deep tissue, hot rock, or activities massage and the healing benefits they have on your brain and body. But several aren't conscious of a different type of healing massage that helps to release toxic substances within your body - manual lymphatic drainage. Lymphatic drainage is a light type of massage that stimulates the lymphatic program to promote removing physical toxins and spend and encourages a healthier resistant system. To ful

“My partner and I are a perfect match for one another and the love between us is inspired.” Positive Relationship Affirmation for Attracting Excellent Relationships

How many balls can you keep in the air at one time and still maintain your balance? If you stop and think about it, during the course of a day you can be Mom, wife, daughter, sister, co-worker, chauffeur, homemaker, friend, neighbor…and the list can go on and on. All of these represent something that we have a hand in and hence come the juggling act. If we’re not careful, not only will we drop a ball or two, but we’ll lose our equilibrium and fall.

Did you make a resolution this year? How are you doing so far with your goals? Are you saying to yourself, "I really wanted to change this year, but I never stick to my goals!" Perhaps you can relate to the thought, "I know WHAT to do, I just can't get myself to do it! I know that I "should" be eating more fruits and veggies and less junk, drinking more water, exercising regularly, etc, but I'm just stuck in old patterns." Or maybe your goals have to do with time management, relationships, or another area.

There are 3 Steps to Presenting with Confidence and in this article we’ll be exploring step 2 - Improving your approach. Improving your approach is about ensuring you do everything possible to fully plan, prepare and practise what you’re going to say and how you’re going to say it, so that you say it with confidence. When planning you need to ask yourself the following questions: What? Who? When? Where? Why? How?

During these times of accelerated expansion and growth, it is crucial that we develop a conscious relationship with our emotions. It is imperative we: become aware of, understand the causes, and learn new skills in order to transform our emotions.rn rnI feel there is a personal as well as collective affliction we suffer from – that of emotional illiteracy.rn rnMost of us have been raised in such a way that we are insecure about our emotions. We either become overwhelmed by

Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of dentistry that focuses its vision on the aesthetic problems of teeth and smile through the search for aesthetic harmony, using art and science based on certain visual parameters such as: • The visual perception of the smilern• Balance or alignment of its componentsrn• The alteration of the smile Different techniques used in cosmetic dentistry rnCurrently, there are techniques and materials that allow treatments for aesthetic purposes th

In my previous article we explored what it means to be ‘in the zone.’ We considered ‘magic moments’ and stretching the boundaries of your comfort zone. In this article we’ll explore what to avoid when stretching yourself and the actions you can take to get “in the zone.” Panic Zone A word of warning here - stretch is good, panic is not!

As a business leader or a manager of people, presenting information to groups of staff, to customers, suppliers or prospects may very well take up a large portion of your time. Communicating in this way takes practise and a willingness to share information in a way that people will easily understand.

Delegation is one of the most important managerial skills and helps in personal development, succession planning and encouraging and seeking promotion. It's how we progress in the job -being appointed more tasks lets us gain more experience to take on higher responsibilities. The main task of a manager or a successor is to develop a successor. When this happens in a growing thriving organization, everyone can move on to higher things. When this fails, the progress becomes de

Are You In A Locked Room With The Windows Open? The Enemy Within By LINDA H. WILLIAMS

Movie theater is a powerful medium that blends the various components of culture of society. Fashion is an indispensable element of any culture. In the past, we've have seen some motivating movies that had some remarkable style minutes. A few of them ended up being so prominent that they started a trend. No, we will certainly not be talking about the bicycle rider coat with CUSTOM PATCHES of Tom Cruise that he wore in Top Gun nor we will certainly go over the manly appearanc

I am just back from the Michigan Women’s Music Festival. The last time I was there was about 13 years ago and it is still the same cute little town erected in the woods by a committed community, where a fierce line-up of musicians, performers, spoken word artists, filmmakers and teachers show us their stuff and inspire all week long. I could write for days about that, but that’s not what I want to talk to you about. I remember being in my mid 20s and selling stickers and

Far From Being a Natural Leader, Ahmad Imam Still Manages to Win the Leadership Excellence Award from The Royal Office UAE The world may know Ahmad Imam as a presenter, entrepreneur, and highly regarded social media personality; however, life wasn’t always a bed of roses for him. It took a lot of effort and hard work to become the unconventional leader that he is today. Ahmad Imam’s journey to becoming a Social Media Influencer and entrepreneur started with humble

If I were to ask you right now to tell me something big and bold that you would like to do, you may think of some amazing ideas. Now go do them! I can almost hear the words flowing in your minds, “But I can’t!” But that’s not it. And I can hear the wheels going again in your minds, “Yes that is it! I can’t!” With a little tough love, I would venture to say that in many cases it’s not so much that you can’t but either a) that you won’t or b) that you feel you can’t. So w

Childhood is the most crucial period in a student’s entire journey as it is the phase where a child learns new skills, makes new friends, expose to the outside world and encounters different challenges. Sometimes, due to some bad experiences, pressure of performing well in exams or other activities also traps the children unknowingly into the unpleasant net of anxiety. While many believe that being anxious is normal, few studies also reflect that if a child gets anxious abo

The phone rang again, and again she needed a ride. This was the third time in less than a week and that “little voice within,” flashed “CAUTION”. I took a deep breath and gave an excuse as to why I couldn’t be of help this time. But as I hung up, I was consumed by guilt. “She doesn’t have a car”, Guilt yelled. One day you may need a ride too.” “Don’t listen to Guilt,” Little Voice Within said. “You can see a pattern of behaviour developing here. She

When it involves attracting ladies presentation is all the things. But in the event you're unlikely to be mistaken for any film star, really don't be concerned it's not your that seems aren't important here; it is the way you carry by yourself which is. No matter how great a guy you will be, you will not appeal to girls should you usually do not appear welcoming. In case your entire body language is anxious as well as your habits uncomfortable you might be putting most women

DO YOU CONTROL YOUR THOUGHTS OR DO THEY CONTROL YOU?

Authentic joy comes from acknowledging and appreciating the many blessings you have in your life. Here's 5 things you can appreciate this holiday season, from my new book, "Happy Christmas: 101 Blessings to Be Grateful For All Year Round." 1. Christmas

Giving is a form of receiving. I get to know that every single time I meet with a client. My work is my way of giving love to the world and making it a better place. Seeing other women celebrating their growth and achievements – it makes my heart sing. One of the things I find amazing with many of my clients is their power of giving. Some donate money to charity organizations. Some offer their time – and what a precious gift that is, as time is Life and never coming back! Others offer their skills and talents pro-bono to people in need of their service.r

Having a family nowadays requires a lot of planning, physically, emotionally, and financially. You start out with your spouse, and just after a while, another family member is now coming in your midst. Having your first baby is an exciting, and sometimes, a nerve-wracking phase in your life. You may have the impulse to rake in everything, from toys to boxes of clothes, for your child. But hold your horses. You may be spending on unnecessary things at this point. Before spendi

When it comes to bed bugs spray, you have to identify how to use it correctly to attain the good results. This is one of the most significant things to recognize when dealing with bed bugs. The directions that come on the bed bug spray you purchase will not give you complete information on accurately treating a room, so we will take some time to do that now. First of all, you must prepare the room for the bed bug handling. I am not going to go into too much detail here about

Have you ever found yourself stuck trying to make a decision, especially when it’s between two or more options that all seem like they can be the “right” choice? Here are six strategies to help you make that decision when you find yourself torn and jumping back and forth between different options: DO YOUR RESEARCH Maybe there is some information you can gather by doing online research, information interviews or reading through books or magazine articles. Maybe you can spea

The CBD phenomenon about the world has erupted and being liked by thousands and the top 1% are attempting to use their money and also power to reject the recently been oppressed compound. The late 1800's very early 1900's it had been at the middle of several cure-all mixes up before advancement of contemporary governed, along with exclusively monetized Pharmaceuticals. Only before the new CBD modify there's really been other place centered ingredients with several comparable

It’s important to unplug from the daily routine, especially when your day consists of work from the time the sun shines till it comes back - entrepreneur life. Self-care means giving the world the best version of you instead of what is left of you. This consists of a day at the spa, meditating at the beginning of the day, or working out after office hours. All are great options, but the one thing they all have in common is that they most likely take place outside of the works

It’s a woman’s world…too “A woman has power, but collectively we have impact.” rn- Shelley Zalis rnThe strength of (most) organizations is their people. As products evolved into businesses into organizations, the way human resources were perceived also evolved. Today, numerous companies have a separate department that looks after employee relations. Management principles, theories, strategy – they all streamlined to increase employee morale as its relationship wit

As a female business owner, you don’t always have time to follow all of the news or read everything on the web. It’s understandable—you’re building a business, after all. That’s why you have to be selective with what you spend your time on. For that reason, it’s helpful to keep your eye on trusted resources that help you grow both in business and personally, too. That’s what makes a strong small business leader and manager, inside and out. These seven websites are all good—a

Imagine being able to talk about your business in a manner so compelling that it attracted your ideal client to you AND made it easier for people to refer you business! As an added benefit, the process of putting together this magnetic messaging created an entire marketing language bank for you to pull from for everything from client meetings to social media posts. Speaker Bior Erin Marcus is an award-winning business owner, nationally renowned speaker, author, and consultan

Tired of being a face within the crowd? Done with the "You’re-a-wall-flower" therapy? Before you consciously make efforts to get noticed, the very first factor you have to do is determine who should be noticing you. Who Truly matters? Who do you would like (or need) to impress? Knowing this single piece of info will save you plenty of power, time and work. Why would you would like to be noticed by someone selling sand when you reside within the desert? Consider this … Hel

Are you good at balancing life and work? Do you constantly feel you are in a hamsters wheel, or have you got it just right? In today’s society many women feel totally overwhelmed by the demands made on them. Work and family balance can seem like a constant battle. So what is your definition of work life balance? Working out your priorities and deciding what really matters is the most important thing. Sometimes simple changes are all that is required. 1. Family. My daughter,