The women are gathering this Thursday from 7-9pm at Happehatchee Center. We are gathering for mutual support, for friendship, for sharing information about the global women’s movement.  We are gathering to be in the good company of women and to celebrate International Women’s Day. This is the day/evening we all love to be together rejoicing the in the magnificence of all women. Come join us.  Bring a folding chair.  We have lots of musical instruments [...]

Women’s News – European countries are passing laws that would force companies to promote women to executive levels. One argument for these compulsory quotas is that talented executives need mentors to help them climb the ladder, and male directors are often reluctant to mentor young women because of how the relationship might be construed. The belief is that quotas will help break this cycle of all-male boards. Read more: Forbes.com

As women age, a bigger problem around “ambition” emerges.  In corporate America today, pursuing ambitious goals and outcomes presents deeply challenging choices and personal sacrifices for women that it does not yet generate for men.  Many more women have to sacrifice marriage and children in order to become top leaders, while men do not. Busting the Myth That Women Aren’t As Ambitious as Men.  Read more: Forbes.Com  

“Bringing up the confidence issue undermines the fact that women face certain hurdles that men do not. We need to retire this line of thinking — we can do better.” Read more:  www.mogulite.com

“Women small business owners make major contributions to the local and national economy and their communities.”  President Obama was praised by The nation’s largest Women’s Business Group, Women Impacting Policy (WIPP).  This is not only good for our economy but it is very good for Women Entrepreneurs and Women In Business. Read more: www.sacbee.com

I am all about empowering women, right?  When I read this article, I immediately wanted to jump on board and support.  As you will read, more than 50,000 people around the world have already signed this petition for the reinforcement of Saudi women’s resolve and courage — and remind Saudi Arabia and Subaru that the world is watching.  If you feel lead,please sign the petition.  This article came to me from www.Change.org. Click here to sign [...]

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Sharnalata Roy is only one of the many bold and determined women entrepreneurs who are now making their own mark in the world of business. This Bangladesh native was convinced that she could be successful with her own business opportunity even though her own family had serious doubts that her dreams would ever come true. In India and many other countries women entrepeneurs frequently face a number of obstacles whenever they chance to dream of [...]