Mentors_Role Models

Women’s Basketball Coach Kathy Wilson Joins The Sisterhood of Success, Dunks on Shame, Roots on Authentic Self

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Women’s Basketball Coach Kathy Wilson Joins The Sisterhood of Success, Dunks on Shame, Roots on Authentic Self

Why in the world would anyone want to do business with me? I’m a fraud, who no one in their right mind would listen to. Or, at least, that is what I thought for many, many years as I bore the sins of my past and my skin color like the scarlet letter Read More...

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Lori Saitz & Zen Rabbit Join the Sisterhood of Success – Food Entrepreneur Spurs Fortune in Others

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Lori Saitz & Zen Rabbit Join the Sisterhood of Success – Food Entrepreneur Spurs Fortune in Others

From fortune cookie to helping entrepreneurs in the food industry attain good fortune, Lori Saitz takes us on the entrepreneurial twists and turns of her company Zen Rabbit. Step 1: "Surround yourself with people who love, support and 'get' you." Read More...

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Michelle Smith Joins the Sisterhood of Success, Professional Woman, Defeats Alcoholism Another Day,

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Michelle Smith Joins the Sisterhood of Success, Professional Woman, Defeats Alcoholism Another Day,

Michelle embraces true power by taking on a topic most don't talk about, much less bear their souls in a published case study. Get a fly on the wall look at this silent, growing trend "...My personal and professional confidence was all a show: inside, I was a terrified, self-loathing mess, unable to deal with criticism, confrontation, or my own feelings." Read More...

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Got Wisdom for a Girl on Fire? Share Here. Make a Difference.

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Got Wisdom for a Girl on Fire? Share Here. Make a Difference.

Got a "Girl on Fire" in your life? Want to help one? Now's your chance. Here's what you'll need: 5 minutes A few braincells A good soul Two - three sentences (250 words or less, please) March 8 is International Women's Day. In celebration of that, and our nominated Hot Mommas Project case authors, we'd like to know: What's the #1 piece of wisdom you'd share with a "Girl on Fire"? Aka - a high potential girl emerging to a young woman.

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Nigella Lawson Refuses to Airbrush

Posted in Personal Resources, Role Models

Nigella Lawson Refuses to Airbrush

When Nigella Lawson - famous British chef - refused to airbrush her stomach for a TV promotion... many probably thought "A - MEN!" Whether you think Nigella has much to air brush or not, the point is this: Nigella is honest. And her choice to be honest matters, a lot. It represents confidence and comfort and acceptance in and of herself. She is a role model for girls and women in this way. And we need that. Why? Eating disorder statistics provided by the National Eating Disorder Association indicate that 10 million American women suffer from eating disorders.

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2013 Hot Mommas Nomination for Role Models/Mentors

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2013 Hot Mommas Nomination for Role Models/Mentors

The Hot Mommas Project is an award-winning leadership project increasing confidence of women and girls through exposure to role models. Our founder teaches the nationally award winning Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership at the George Washington University School of Business, Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence. You don't have to be a momma to be a "Hot Momma": All dynamic women over 18 may share their story. ....Chelsea is a college student battling lupus. ....Mercedes is an exchange student with a small rural town in her rear view, and a masters degree in her future. ...Brenda is a CEO who was told "you can't." ...Jennifer was told "You can," but - right now - is wondering if she really can. What is your story?

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