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LaSara Firefox is the Second Runner Up in the 2008-2009 Hot Mommas Project Case Competition

LaSara Firefox LaSara Firefox is the second runner up in the 2008-2009 Hot Mommas Project Case Competition

Known as @yoga_mama on Twitter, LaSara Firefox is the second runner up in the 2008-2009 Hot Mommas Project Case Competition. Here is a link to her case http://adjix.com/as3n

Find an excerpt, information about prizes, and using these cases in a group discussion below.

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The Hot Mommas Project Young Adult Panel Selections

The Hot Mommas Project recognizes popular cases

selected by a young adult judging panel represent top youth entrepreneurship programs such as NFTE, DECA, FBLA, and the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation. In addition, we have representatives from The Children’s Defense Fund, George Washington University students, and young Washington Area Entrepreneurs.

Note: This is a second category of judging separate from the main judging panel determining the top 3 winners according to case judging criteria.

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Why Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Is Important

The national holiday celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King is a wonderful time to explore what is possible. Dr. King was a social entrepreneur in the field of civil rights winning a Nobel Prize at age 35.

There are some skeptics out there. Why the fanfare? What about Washington, Jefferson, etc.?

Role Model Series: How to Do it All – Featuring Julie Lenzer Kirk

In preparation for our 2008-2009 Hot Mommas Project Case Study Competition, we are focusing on ROLE MODELS. Do you or someone you know have a story to tell or lessons to share with others? Then get ready to write your own case. Our goal is to build the worlds largest women’s case study database for use in classrooms and women around the world. The top three winners will be published… Read More »Role Model Series: How to Do it All – Featuring Julie Lenzer Kirk

Leadership Through The Arts: Alvin Ailey, Ballet Russes, and The Fly Girls

Innovation within the artistic community is fascinating. It shows us that leadership and entrepreneurial qualities are found everywhere. Alvin Ailey, for instance, created his own brand and style of dance company…in part, to have the freedom to create culturally-infused dance. Ailey trained and mentored Judith Jamison, the company’s star dancer, who took over as artistic director upon Ailey’s passing. The Ballet Russes was the first company to pair ballet with… Read More »Leadership Through The Arts: Alvin Ailey, Ballet Russes, and The Fly Girls

Benazir Bhutto-What She Means to Women

Benazir Bhutto, Prime Minister of Pakistan, was assasinated this past week. Reading about her life and impact is tragic, inspiring, and humbling. A great summary of her iconic influence can be found in a Daily Times commentary by attorney and constitutional law educator Rafia Zakaria: 'In a country where women are routinely treated like chattle and exhchanged to settle family disputes and tribal vendettas, where they earn far less than… Read More »Benazir Bhutto-What She Means to Women

Manicurist and Mentor

In the greater Cincinnati/Kentucky area for a conference with my husband. Went to a great spa, Sableux. Lori – my manicurist – embodies the reasons why women are such incredible entrepreneurs. Creativity – Lori has a fabulous idea for a mixed spa/retail format store. I love the idea, in large part because a spa/retail concept for women helps answer what I consider one of the world's large injustices: What is… Read More »Manicurist and Mentor