My Friend with Speech Apraxia (Difficulty Communicating but Understanding...
Emma is diagnosed with speech apraxia. It is difficult for her to communicate verbally but she understands everything. Emma was also my student for …
View ArticleFive Unique Sisters (Four Adopted Internationally and Three Disabled)
Francesca was adopted internationally and is diagnosed with Apert syndrome. She is often teased which results in her feeling self-conscious. Now …
View ArticleA tribute for Ruth Bader Ginsberg
Throughout her career, Ruth Bader Ginsberg fought for us, working women. This diminutive woman was called the “Thurgood Marshall of the women’s …
View ArticleThe CRISIS Leader
Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten, the first Black president of 120-year-old Simmons University, is uniquely prepared to lead the women’s college through these …
View ArticleLiving with Osteogenesis Imperfecta
@FunsizedStyle is diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III. At 21 years old she is 31 inches tall and has experienced about 100 fractures. We …
View ArticleAn Autistic Homeschooled Geek (And Proud of It!)
Garrett is autistic, homeschooled, and a self-described “geek”. He is also proud of all three of those things. Garrett often feels awkward in social …
View ArticleLife as a 29 Inch Tall Teen (Saddan Dysplasia)
Wildine is diagnosed with Saddan Dysplasia, a rare form of dwarfism. She is 17 years old and 29 inches tall. Wildine may be shorter than others, but …
View ArticleD&I at a Pivotal Point in Time
5 Minutes with Sandra Phillips RogersRogers has many roles, but in a year marked by historic change, none is more critical than her role as a …
View ArticleHow to Set Boundaries in the WFH Normal
Shot of a stressed out businesswoman surrounded by colleagues needing helpDear DW, Now that I’m working from home, I find that I’m always expected to …
View ArticleVisiting My Schizoaffective Friend After His Forced Psychiatric Stay
Daniel is diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. After a recent forced psychiatric stay, he sent me an email describing his loss of hope and …
View ArticleTop States for Women to Retire
A beautiful senior African-American woman in her 70s wearing sunglasses and a wide brim hat on a sunny day. She is looking up at the sky, smiling. A …
View ArticleNext Time You Need Top Talent, Hire from Within
While recruitment strategies are important for identifying top-notch talent, overlooking the superstars who are already in your organization can be …
View ArticleAnatomy of a virtual office
Now that you’re working from home 95 percent of the time, the corner of your family room may no longer meet your office needs. Instead, follow these …
View ArticleProject Management Tools to Keep Your Remote Team on Track
Now that you’re working with your teams remotely, project management tools are more important than ever. Each takes a different approach, so here are …
View ArticleCyber Smarts
Five ways to protect yourself from hackersby Mindy CharskiYou’re not the US government or a global corporation, but that doesn’t mean your computer …
View ArticleGabby’s Great Adventure (Neonatal Progeroid Syndrome)
Gabby is diagnosed with neonatal progeroid syndrome, a condition so rare that doctors did not know what to expect. Her family decided to make their …
View ArticleWhat White Women Can Do to Advance Women of Color
by Trudy Bourgeois White women are the biggest beneficiaries of affirmative action, and they haven’t acknowledged it. Organizations have lulled …
View ArticleHope for John Hudson (Research Developments for Epidermolysis Bullosa)
John Hudson is diagnosed with Epidermolysis Bullosa and has spent his entire life covered in painful wounds. Recently, he participated in a clinical …
View ArticleTurning Passion Into Purpose
Power Suit: Kathleen Wilson-ThompsonA desire to look out for the interests of others led Kathleen Wilson-Thompson to her callingBy Carolyn M. …
View ArticleA SBSK Update (2020 is Changing Us)
This year has left an impact on all of us. As 2020 winds down, Alyssa and I want to share where SBSK stands. To make a long story short, we are well …
View ArticleReady, Set, Soar
Cofounder Milena Berry’s PowerToFly helps top companies, from tech start-ups to the Fortune 500, connect with talented womenBy Kimberly OlsonMilena …
View ArticleHow to Navigate Your Career
Sponsors add value to your career in a deeper way than mentors. Here’s how to find the right person.By Sheryl Nance-NashWomen, especially women of …
View ArticleLife as an Adult with Ichthyosis (Carly Findlay’s Story)
Carly Findlay is diagnosed with ichthyosis. She views disability as an important part of her identity and wants others to know that there’s nothing …
View ArticleAntonio’s Awesome Autistic Life
Antonio is autistic and known for his joyful energy. He loves to make new friends and is currently learning skills that will help him create lasting …
View ArticleThe Elite 100: A Tribute To Black Women Executives
The Change is HereExtraordinary Black women are changing the face of Corporate America. Diversity Woman presents its inaugural Elite 100 Black Women …
View ArticleAdaptability and Stability: Changing and Maintaining Traditions, Rituals, and...
Image Source: by K Kohel in CanvaTraditions, rituals, and routines are good for all of us. They contribute to a shared sense of meaning, increase our …
View ArticleOur Male Allies
Our Male Allies If Black women are to advance in the workplace, they will need the assistance of their male allies—such as this outstanding groupBy …
View ArticleWomen Should Be Lifting One Another Up
Women Should Be Lifting One Another UpBy Cathleen Trigg-JonesClick here to view the PDF of this article. The post Women Should Be Lifting One Another …
View ArticleThe SmallBizChat Podcast: Small Business Recovery Through Collaboration with...
Dave Walker is the founder of the B2SMB Institute, an organization that helps Business-to-Small-Business brands keep winning when working with small …
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