Role Models

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

Posted in BLOG MENTORING, Mentors_Role Models, Role Models, Uncategorized

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

Posted in Case Competition, Mentors_Role Models, Project Resources, Role Models, Teachable Role Models

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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Hot Mommas Project Announces SisU2012 Panelists

Posted in Our Events, Role Models, Uncategorized

For Immediate Release HOT MOMMAS ® PROJECT ANNOUNCES DIVERSE PANELISTS FOR GROUND BREAKING WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Fortune’s most powerful entrepreneur, Mixology CEO and former semi pro soccer player, association spokeperson and SBA senior exec to mentor women September 29th at the GW School of Business Washington, D.C.  — The nationally award-winning Hot Mommas Project represents the world’s largest online women’s case study library showcasing hundreds of women’s stories to serve as role models and mentors for women and girls around the world. On Saturday, September 29th,...

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Today is National Auntie’s Day, and My Aunt Rocks. Big Time

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Today is National Auntie’s Day, and My Aunt Rocks. Big Time

By Kathy Korman Frey On the way there, to my aunt and uncle’s, I’d sit in the back of their car – in the middle where I was sure not to miss anything. Sharon would belt out the Cher AND Sonny parts of the Sonny and Cher “I Got You Babe” on the 8 track. Next would be Neil Diamond, then Anne Murray, then Billy Joel. (For you youngins’, here is what an 8 track is. Dangling participle, dangling participle). This (experience, not the dangling participle) was the coolest thing in the world. I spent the night at my aunt and my uncle’s house all the time...

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A Tribute to Our Planetary Star, Susan Niebur, Hot Mommas Project 2011 STEM Winner

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A Tribute to Our Planetary Star, Susan Niebur, Hot Mommas Project 2011 STEM Winner

Susan Niebur - our Hot Mommas Project Winner of our 2011 STEM Category (Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math) - passed away yesterday. She is accomplished, well-known, and well-liked in professional, social media, and personal realms. But there are two things I am compelled to share with you here:

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