The Editors at Forbes Magazine are asking for your help in creating their list of the most powerful Women in 2012. This will be the eight publication of the list. What sets this list apart from other such lists is that is includes more than just business, wealth or politics.…
Facebook has been criticized for not having any female directors; all that changes today with the announcement that Sheryl Sandberg has not only been appointed to the board, but named as it’s director. Ms. Sandberg will still continue her day to day position as second in command at Facebook, managing…
Wednesday marked the 40th anniversary of Title IX, the federal legislation that prohibits sex discrimination in all educational programs that receive federal financial aid. A common misconception is that Title IX is just relegated to participation in sports. The greatest strides have been made in sports; the number of collegiate…
PRIDE Industries, a service provider to both public and private organizations throughout the world, has announced that Claire Pomeroy, MD, MBA, will be joining their board of directors. Pomeroy is the Chief Executive Officer of UC Davis Health System and UC Davis Vice Chancellor for Human Health Services. She is…
Shear Intimates, the creator of the hugely successful “Ahh Bra” has beat out over 62,000 other products to garnish the coveted “HSN’s Best Product” award for 2012. Sales of over 25 million units spread over a total of 34 different countries has also helped the company earn the title as…
The Fashion Footwear Association of New York Shoe Expo received a special guest today. Singer/songwriter Fergie stopped by the Brown Shoe Company showroom to give her reviews of the spring 2013 lines of her new footwear. The lines of Fergie Footwear and the Fergalicious by Fergie designs include a wide…
On June 2, 2012, Old Dominion University was the site of the Fourth Annual Hampton Roads Conference for Girls and Young Women. The event was sponsored by a joint effort from the Community Development Corporation and Old Dominion University. The purpose of the event is to encourage girls and young…
Marketing Maven Public relations, a PR firm located in Los Angeles, has just been given the #18 spot in the top 20 Largest Women-Owned Businesses. The list is compiled out of businesses in the North West Region of Los Angeles. Rankings were made by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal…
According to a new survey released by Glamour magazine, women base their first opinion of other women on one key element: weight. The study, which was conducted by Rebecca Puhl, Ph.D., of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale University. The study was made on behalf of…
Working women with “type A” personalities have long been known for worrying about work first, and their personal health second- if at all. Now, recent studies show that a growing number of women in this category are opting to put their health ahead of their jobs. According to statistics, almost…
