This post, affectionately known as “Jedi Mind Control for Over Achievers” will first:1. Scare you, because it turns out stress is messing up women’s long-life advantage, then, 2. Teach you solutions that work for actual entrepreneurs.
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
The fight is not over ladies. Just because women have the right to vote and can be CEOs doesn’t mean we can eat bon bons and coast. What are you willing to fight for?
Lorraine stood before the crowd of Washington, DC women, proudly announcing her age: “I’m 65,” she said and adds, “I know some people don’t like to talk about their age.” But Lorraine is happy to have gotten this far. She is a recovered 40-year heroin addict. Lorriane was in jail. Her two year-old daughter was taken from her 38 years ago, never to return. Despite her personal tragedies, or perhaps because of them, Lorriane’s life changed forever when she walked into Goodwill Industries.
This morning I spoke with one of our Hot Mommas Project judges. She just got a massive promotion. “You’ve got an entire empire now!” I said. We agreed to make a time to have coffee or take a walk.
Thoughts running through my head as I hung up:
I want to support her empire.
She is just incredibly awesome and inspiring.Read More »Toolkit for Women’s Success: Joining the New Women’s “In” Crowd
Tamara Plant is the winner of 2010 Hot Mommas Project Canadian Case Award Winner! She overcame many challenges and becomes a successful woman! Hello, again! This is Li, blogging in Beijing, China. Today will be my last day in China, and I am excited to go back to D.C. Thanks for people who are reading my posts this summer. Please excuse any grammar errors! Tamara as a Role Model The… Read More »Tamara Plant — 2010 Hot Mommas Project Canadian Case Award Winner
Have you ever been underestimated? What are your techniques for handling it?
Jodie Daniel is 2010 Australia/New Zealand Area Award Winner. She is a very determined woman since she was a teenager. Hello, here is is Li, blogging from Beijing, China again! Fall is coming! Reading Jodie’s case reminds my good days in Gold Coast, Australia!! It’s one of the most beautiful countries that I have been! ps. Please pardon me of my grammar errors. Jodie as a role model I consider… Read More »Jodie Daniel — 2010 Hot Mommas Project Australia / New Zealand Award Winner
Linda Smith is 2010 Hot Mommas Arts Award Winner! Let’s share her story together, and it will help your future success. Hello, this is Li blogging from Beijing, China again! The summer in here is very hot. I hope everyone is doing okay in the States! P.s. Please pardon my English grammar errors. I am an international student, posting from Beijing, China this summer. Thanks! Linda as a role model Linda… Read More »Linda Smith 2010 Hot Mommas Arts Award Winner
Shannon Short is 2010 Mentorship Award Winner. She she inspires us – and all the people around me – to helps make our dreams reachable through her excellent leadership and guidance. Hi, this is Li again! How’s your summer going? I got my first puppy today, and I named him Bobby! P.s. Please pardon my English grammar errors. I am an international student, posting from Beijing, China this summer. Thanks! Shannon… Read More »Shannon Short — 2010 Mentorship Award Winner