Posts Tagged "balance"

Lydia Fernandes & MotivMode Join the Sisterhood of Success – Tackle Holy Grail (Work-Life Balance)

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Lydia Fernandes & MotivMode Join the Sisterhood of Success – Tackle Holy Grail (Work-Life Balance)

You've often heard us joke (and whine) about balance, but Lydia Fernandes of MotivMode went straight for joy. Her daughters inspire her to find it. Think "tutu." "My daughter began crying in the mornings about not wanting to take the bus to school....Helping her daughter use that self-awareness to work through...the situation...was this child's first taste of self-empowerment." Read More...

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#7 Power Plays for Women: Valuing Yourself & The Value Spreadsheet

Posted in Personal Resources, POWER PLAYS for WOMEN, Work-Life

#7 Power Plays for Women: Valuing Yourself & The Value Spreadsheet

In this post I am going to show you how a stay at home mom contributes a near six-figure of value to a household. Do you know YOUR value?

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#2 Top 10 Power Plays for Women: BALANCE

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#2 Top 10 Power Plays for Women: BALANCE

Why do we fight so hard for balance? Well, first of all, women who are balanced have higher perceptions of success (Source: Hot Mommas Project national survey). But these women may have something that you don’t. This post is going to share some of their secrets for you

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Doctor Starts Children’s Clothing Line: Cindy Christine Parker’s Case

Posted in Teachable Role Models

“We had no formal business or fashion or marketing education or experience.  We knew we had a product that we strongly believed in and with this knowledge we knew we would not fail.” Student reaction: “One of the lessons that Parker’s case features is that a person can never be too prepared for what life is going to bring you when you least expect it.” From the Hot Mommas Project Learning Series: Cindy Christine Parker’s “Dr. Ooh La La – Funky Clothes for Little Monsters and Girly Girls” Case themes include: family, confidence, individuality, dreams, change,...

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Childhood Abuse Victim Overcomes Obstacles and Starts Business: Kenya McRae’s Story

Posted in Teachable Role Models

Welcome to the Hot Mommas Project Learning Series where we showcase a  Hot Mommas Project case selected by a student team member or  guest.  The series is targeted toward educators and leadership groups seeking authentic role models in addition to business/career lessons.  A complementary podcast accompanies each blog post.  Episodes feature interviews with Hot Mommas Project founder Kathy Korman Frey and student contributors. Student contributor: Madison Cooke, GW student and Hot Mommas Project intern. Featured case: Kenya McRae’s “Proving People Wrong; Following Your...

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