Sexual Assault Basics are important to be aware of because April is Sexual Assault awareness month. A little known fact is that though one in five women in the United States experienced completed or attempted rape during their lifetime, nearly a quarter (24.8%) of men in the U.S. have also experienced some form of contact sexual violence in their lifetime as well.  This means sexual assault is everyone’s issue, and everyone’s problem.  The national sexual violence resource center (NSVRC) hosts a wealth of information for victims, advocates and trainers. To learn more click here. The ..read more

The best of International Women's Month International Woman’s Month 2022 on MyCity4HER.com – Our roundup of things we thought were just awesome! Read to be inspired and get some ideas for how to celebrate next year! Did you know? Women’s History Month is an annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. It is celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women’s Day on March 8, and during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on O ..read more

Tax Season 2022 Basics for Today's Businesswoman Tax Season 2022 Basics is the need to know now because Tax season is upon us (the only constant in life is death and taxes…remember), Are you clear about what you’re doing to file your federal, state and business taxes in 2022? Economic Impact Payments, tax credits and other relief provided in 2021 can be overwhelming to keep track of. MyCity4HER.com suggests you use the USAGov’s tax season guide to understand steps you need to take to successfully file by the April 18 deadline. much of this was gleaned from the IRS’s own website. Our four top ..read more

Women’s Wine & Dine, the genesis for MyCity4HER.com returns in April 2022, in Annapolis, Maryland, at Rodizio Grill in celebration of MyCity4HER.com’s 15th year publishing and WW&D’s 18th Anniversary. After the pandemic, everyone is itching to get out, and thankfully with vaccinations and safety protocols it is safer and easier to do so.  Women’s Wine & Dine invites you to join us for a fabulous evening at Rodizio Grill, hosted by General Manager Justin Miller, and discover the wine and food culture of Brazil. One of the world’s economic superpowers, and a considered by many ..read more

Q&A with Businesswoman Iryna Zolotarevych's HERstory in the Ukraine features Ukrainian businesswoman and communications expert Iryna Zolotarevych’s take on reality in the war-torn country. Iryna is a business expert, social activist and director of the World Communication Forum Davos in Kyiv, Ukraine. She is the author and co-author of over 100 communications lectures and trainings, she is also a senior teacher in Institute of International Relations. She is a certified coach through ICF (International Coaching Federation), and has been in business for over 25 years. HERstory ..read more

Lynne Brick Helps again with her philanthropy. Brick Bodies Fitness Services announced that they are starting the Brick Bodies/Planet Fitness Philippines Relief Fund to help raise money for the victims of deadly Typhoon Haiyan. The storm, which devastated the central islands of the Philippines last Thursday has left havoc. Word of the horrible Typhoon hit close to the Brick Family. Lynne’s children, Vicki and Jon, are of Filipino descent. Vicki Brick, actually played professional basketball in the Philippines early in her career after college. The family, currently still has relatives who re ..read more

Lessons we learned in 2021 are good ones.  Like many women-owned businesses, we “pivoted” with the best of them, and learned to “Live with the Pandemic”.  Awkwardly, begrudgingly, (and, we admit, a bit angrily); never quite fully on board with the concept, we went about our business, or started new ones, we made more time for family and loved ones, and that was a good thing. Out of concern for our elders, and those more vulnerable, some of us got vaxxed, boosted, and learned to socially distance from our friends at Johns Hopkins. Live from Manhattan, NY as we write this, (which is ..read more

MyCity4HER Favorite Things 2021 – Welcome – All are things M (our Founder and Chief Editorial Director, Monyka Berrocosa) has used daily, or regularly for over the course of the past year (2021) with the exception of the Year Compass, which she has religiously worked with, for herself, and with her husband annually, as well as her business and strategy coaching clients. Some Notes about why the following items, products, people, books, causes and events made the list – and some context to help you choose if you wish to discover them for yourself: In order of impo ..read more

How to Safely Resume Travel Travel Know How Post Covid is invaluable to get a great experience. Summer will be here soon. More and more people are being vaccinated and planning their next Dream Vacation.  Travel will never be the same and we all must get use to the “New Normal,” so as you prepare to satisfy your wanderlust and start globetrotting the world to explore your next exciting destination, here are a few pointers to keep in mind and ensure your trip goes smoothly.   Work with a travel specialist to make sure the destination you wish to visit is COVID-safe.  Your ..read more

Writing Know How with Charlene Kurland, a professional copywriter and writing expert, is for women in business who have been wondering how to write effectively for business, what is the best way to go about it. Charlene is passionate about writing and helping others, especially women, say what they really mean.  Her specialty is copywriting and creative writing. We asked Charlene to share her expertise and provide 4 great tips to ensure your writing process is effective and produces the results you want. Here’s what she had to say… Oh, That’s what you meant One of my favorite quotes i ..read more