Women lead differently. While they aren’t usually the physically strongest people in the room, or the most powerful, they’ve learned to do the heavy lifting. That means listening to others, enlisting their talents and bringing them together to get things done. Heavy lifting can be anything from solving a persistent community problem, smoothing ruffled feathers […]
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After over 100 years of fits and starts, the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)— a proposed amendment to the Constitution that guarantees equal rights for women—has become a hot topic this election cycle, which could bode well for its publication. Simply put, the ERA says, “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or
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guest post by Asha Dahya Earlier this month, my team and I flew to Colombia for a week to conduct interviews for a new podcast series, Green Tide Rising. Over eight episodes, Latina host and producer Kat Lazo and I plan to showcase the work that Latin American feminists are doing to push for reproductive
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If you had to pick just one thing that Dr. Nancy and Mission Matters’ CEO and founder, Adam Torres, have in common, it’s their belief in the power of stories. Dr. Nancy knows that when we share our stories, we always find a connection and a way to support each other, and Adam has made
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Subscribe on Apple Podcasts |Red Circle | Spotify |YouTube Welcome to Smart, Amazing Conversations with Dr. Nancy, a podcast that examines the stories of life and leadership for smart, amazing women (and men). Each episode features powerful conversations with people who are changing the world and making a difference in their communities. Our guests share their personal stories, insights, and advice on
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ERA Coalition Forward and Still Working 9 to 5, LLC, are organizing a historic evening to honor Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, and Dolly Parton with the Women’s Equality Trailblazer Awards on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center, Renberg Theatre in Los Angeles. As part of the event, organizers will
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About the Horton Award The Horton Award recognizes individuals or organizations who are dedicated to social or environmental causes and have used management skills to benefit society. This award is named for Professor Ray Horton, who established social enterprise as a program at Columbia Business School. “Global progress toward gender equality in the law has
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Several powerful women have joined forces to spotlight a glaring problem with an award-winning new documentary film, Show Her The Money, The Power of Funding Women Entrepreneurs. Chief among them is Catherine Gray, podcast host and founder of She Angel Investors. The film examines the troubling reality that women receive less than 2% of the $238
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guest post by Lindsey Knapp, Executive Director, Combat Sexual Assault Sexual assault in the military has gotten out of hand. With more than 26,000 Service Members raped every year, and more than 64% of them stating that they were retaliated against for reporting, the problem actually seems to be getting worse by the day. But
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In 2012, Mount Saint Mary’s University released its inaugural edition of The Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California, and it has since become a valuable resource for advocates, business leaders, elected officials, and engaged citizens. This year was no different. As organizers prepared for the event, tickets went quickly and by
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