Three pioneering women were honored for their outstanding contributions to the community and the world at the Eleanor Roosevelt at Val-Kill Partnerships’ “Following In Her Footsteps” award ceremony on Tuesday, April 30th, at the Coolidge Corner Theatre. Former Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Murphy and DEI Pioneer Colette Phillips both received awards, with a surprise award given to Governor Maura Healey. The award honors women who carry on Eleanor Roosevelt’s legacy of human and civil rights. In receiving her award, Governor Healey commented, “I accept this award on behalf of all the women who h ..read more

As a creative entrepreneur, you’re used to throwing yourself into your craft for hours at a time. But what do you do when exhaustion stalls you out or leaves you feeling stuck? In this article from The Conversation, Agata Lulkowska, a Senior Lecturer in Film Directing and Producing at Staffordshire University, wants to help you keep your creative burnout in check. Burnout is a state of mental and physical exhaustion, usually related to your work situation. Paradoxically, the more passionate and responsible you are, the more likely you are to burn out since you’ll be unwilling to stop at times ..read more

BMO, in collaboration with Deloitte Canada, today announced the continuation of its BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program, an initiative dedicated to supporting real financial progress for women-owned businesses. Businesses must address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG). Applications open from April 30 to May 14, 2024. BMO is pledging a total of $100,000 for ten women-owned businesses that can demonstrate how they are addressing at least two of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG). Each grant recipient will be awarded $10,000. A BMO business advisor ..read more

Are you a woman in midlife tired of the same-old same-old? Are you ready to break out of your routine to live a kick-ass, confident life? The Midlife Mavericks podcast with Alison Jacobson is here to help midlife women through self-doubt and fear to live the life of their dreams. What is the podcast about? In solo episodes, motivational speaker, author and coach Alison Jacobson helps women get past self-doubt and fear to live the life of their dreams. Guest episodes feature women doing incredible things in midlife and experts who help women live their best lives physically, mentally and spir ..read more

Last weekend, my hometown of Detroit had the honor of hosting the NFL Draft. I subsequently learned that this is a huge marketing event centered around hiring 257 of the best college football players for the National Football League. All 32 clubs had an assigned order to make one “pick” in each of the seven rounds. The picks were the result of careful consideration of the pro teams on (1) their strengths and weaknesses, (2) the positions they needed to fill and (3) the performance of the top college football players, along with their personal styles, to determine which ones would be the right ..read more

On May 1, 2015, Innovation Women launched with a focus on tech and entrepreneurial women. Over the years, the mission has evolved to a much broader diversity mission, including other underrepresented voices. Nine years and thousands of thought leaders and visibility opportunities later, the organization continues to help those on their quest for:   Pay equity   Expert status   Board seats   Access to funding   Overall business and career success  “I started Innovation Women because of the lack of diverse voices at conferences. We offer ..read more

Your accomplishments are clear. Your business grows every day. You’re making money, hiring employees, being asked to speak on your area of expertise and writing books. But sometimes you feel like you don’t have what it takes. Your confidence lags and your mind spins with negative thoughts about your ability to succeed. Imposter syndrome sets in. Your anxiety is lying to you. According to Psychology Today, “research suggests 25 to 30 percent of high achievers may suffer from imposter syndrome. And around 70 percent of adults may experience impostorism at least once in their lifetime.”  Do ..read more

Women Business Collaborative (WBC) announced the speaker line-up for the upcoming “Rethinking and Accelerating Women’s Leadership in Business Forum,” scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 2024. “We are very excited about the dynamic leaders who have agreed to add their voice to our forum,” said Gwen K. Young, CEO of WBC. “Their expertise will showcase the trends, transformations and innovations in WBC’s work to accelerate women’s leadership in business.” The half-day virtual forum will include three tracks that participants can choose from: Women in STEM; Women in the Workplace; and ..read more

The National Alliance for Black Business (2022), co-founded by The National Business League ® (1900), National Black Chamber of Commerce ® (1993) and The World Conference of Mayors ® (1984), will co-host The National Business League’s 124th National Black Business Conference . The conference takes place August 21-25, 2024, at the Hilton Atlanta in downtown Atlanta, GA. This highly anticipated event coincides with Atlanta Black Business Weekend . The event promises to be an exhilarating gathering of the nation’s foremost Black business leaders and community luminaries. The National ..read more

Black Tech Nation Ventures (referred to as “BTN.vc” ), a Pittsburgh-based venture firm, announced the close of a $50 million inaugural fund. BTN.vc invests in software startups led by founders from diverse backgrounds that have historically been overlooked by venture funding. The fund believes these Black, Latinx, female, indigenous and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs have the potential to generate outsized returns within the venture industry as a whole. “We set up BTN.vc to equip and train a new generation of more diverse entrepreneurs and investors,” said David Motley, one of three gene ..read more