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Do You Have A Mustache?

  On October 25, The Hot Mommas Project promoted our recently-launched case competition at the American Mustache Institute’s Stache Bash. Many men out there are incredible fans of the dynamic women in their lives. At this event, mustached Americans nominated the dynamic women of whom they are proud to be role models for girls and women (see below for nomination information). Could such a person be you? Someone you know? Read more here, or contact us. Pictured… Read More »Do You Have A Mustache?

Why Social Media is Cool

Just when you think social media is a total waste of time, you can write about Oreos! (Think early AOL commercial saying “People think I’m working, but I’m really goofing around online!”…all empty inside that I can’t find it on You Tube, but here is another one.) Pictured here: A Harley dude on his blackberry at a New Jersey turnpike rest stop. Seriously folks, the Hot Mommas Project has been… Read More »Why Social Media is Cool

Free – October 23 Women’s Opportunity Conference in Florida

The following is from our friends at WE Inc., who have partnered with The Hot Mommas Project on our upcoming case study competition (blog brief). This will undoubtedly be a great conference. And it’s free. P.s. Shingle Creek Resort and Conference Center is in Florida. 2008 Opportunity Conference October 23, 2008 Shingle Creek Resort & Conference Center A Full Day and FREE Event Featuring: Secretary of Labor, Elaine L. Chao… Read More »Free – October 23 Women’s Opportunity Conference in Florida

Mentoring Leads to Success

The women's leadership community is well aware of the importance of mentoring. However, it's always nice to revisit the facts. The below link mentions that in 1998, 7 out of 10 women of color who had a mentor received a promotion. It also showcases the correlation, for all women, between number of mentors and moving up the corporate ladder. http://www.blackenterprise.com/cms/exclusivesopen.aspx/id/4962&p=1 Below, is a story discussing how mentoring is THE most… Read More »Mentoring Leads to Success

Microsoft Digs Chicks

There are a bunch of events getting women to go “rah rah” and start a business. Right? Not that there’s anything wrong with that. But, sometimes it is hard to know which ones are good vs slimy. Here is one that looks great for a couple reasons: 1. Microsoft is sponsoring, and they don’t put on shabby partner affairs from what I understand.2. Maybe because Microsoft is invovled, it is… Read More »Microsoft Digs Chicks

Girl Scouts Learn to Unclog Toilets

It’s not just about cookies and cute outfits anymore gals. After years of catering to 10% of U.S. girls, The Girl Scouts are going after the other 90% by rethinking the way they teach leadership. Cathy Kloninger, CEO of the 100 year-old organization, just appointed their first marketing executive ever. In addition to some of their core programs, the Girl Scouts are teaching practical skills girls will need when they… Read More »Girl Scouts Learn to Unclog Toilets

6 Degrees of Guy Kawasaki (& Hot Mommas Project on Alltop.com)

Who is Guy Kawasaki? For those of you who don’t know, he’s one of the early Apple employees and responsible for launching the Macintosh in the cult-like, kool-aid drinking way that we all know and love today. He is also a best selling author, venture capitalist, dad, husband…the list goes on. I am officially convinvced that there is a yet-to-be-proven 6 degrees of Guy Kawasaki phenomenon (see:”6 degrees of Kevin… Read More »6 Degrees of Guy Kawasaki (& Hot Mommas Project on Alltop.com)

Companies Support International Women’s Day

HSBC, Cisco, Deloitte, Google, Accenture, Nortel. Why do we like them? Because they support IWD, international women's day, which is today. Also of note: Aurora, a company that maintains the IWD site. For more, and an interesting history of women and IWD, click here. It shows just how much of a role we can and do play in writing our own rules… http://www.internationalwomensday.com/

Challenges of Returning to Work

You think you have it hard? Check this out: 'Please join the DBTAC – Southwest ADA Center at ILRU for a Webcast on "Working and Returning to Work after an HIV Positive Diagnosis". To link to this Webcast and download accompanying materials visit: http://www.ilru.org/html/training/webcasts/calendar.html <http://www.ilru.org/html/training/webcasts/calendar.html>'This is particularly humbling. Perspective is a powerful tool. It’s half, or more, of success according to the Hot Mommas we’ve surveyed over the last few… Read More »Challenges of Returning to Work

Be a Master Networker

Networking: Something women CAN and SHOULD do as mentioned in an earlier C-Suite post.In the women’s leadership field, the GEM study is pretty much THE proof re: the critical importance of access to networks and role models for women. Click here are some great stats from Guy Kawasaki on LinkedIn and networking.