Kiana, 10, heading to camp & Rachel, 18, headed to Dartmouth in SeptemberMy 10 year old daughter will be headed off to camp this summer, and I was wondering what skills we have taught her to prepare her for being without her parents. Also, this is the summer before the high school graduates head off to college, and I am curious as to how …
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My Sisters – AAPI Everyday Sheroes
AAPI EVERYDAY SHEROES This May, we celebrated AAPI Everyday Sheroes in honor of APA Heritage Month. AAPI women are creating change in their local communities and on the national stage. NAPAWF is proud to highlight the Everyday Sheroes among us - the fierce movement-makers who are building a more just world for AAPI women and girls. Below are …
I Want To See You Be Brave – A Beginner’s Guide to Networking
I love the song “Brave” by Sara Barielles on many levels. When talking with North Park University graduating students at the Etiquette and Networking dinner on March 27, 2014, I wanted them to walk away with the beliefs from her lyrics of “You can be amazing!" and "Say what you want to say honestly, I want to see you be brave.” What does this …
Entrepreneurship Mindset
I had a wonderful evening with a group of dynamic women participating in the POWER: Chicago conference. The venue was Sandra Rand's home in Hyde Park that provided an intimate setting with a candid opportunity to discuss entrepreneurship. About 40-50% of the women are entrepreneurs with the remaining interested in pursuing their own business. Ms. …