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United State of Women
posted by Mishty Deb on June 15,2016 in Inspiration, News and Current Events, Women in Business, Women in Media, Women's Rights

I am very happy that I had the opportunity to watch the first ever Annual United State of Women Summit organized by the First Lady, Michelle Obama. It was an incredible event. Had I known about it before hand I would have flown out and …
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Emojis, Google, and Calvin Klein
posted by Mishty Deb on May 13,2016 in Gender equality, Women in Media, Women's Rights

I recently came across an article discussing the fact that emojis are sexist. While I have no scientific study to back me up, I am pretty sure that adolescent girls are the most prolific users of social media and emojis. The youtube Always commercial linked …
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Kay Brown, Bar Bunnies (Professional Private Bartending & Event Services) and Winner of the Best Emerging Female Entrepreneur Award
posted by Mishty Deb on May 5,2016 in Contracts, Entrepreneurs, Events, Inspiration, Uncategorized, Women in Business

The very essence of entrepreneurship is seeing a need and filling it. Kay Brown’s story exemplifies that. While at a party, Kay was mixing a few drinks for herself and a friend when she was approached by a group of girls staffing the event. They …
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Gale Blake, Recovery to Rebound, Inc. Winner of the Ashoka Roy Community Service Award
posted by Mishty Deb on April 19,2016 in Uncategorized

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Gale Blake, founder of Recovery to Rebound, Inc. to learn more about her path to entrepreneurship. Recovery to Rebound, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides ongoing support for survivors of domestic violence. Gale is a triumphant …
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Women and the Wage Gap
posted by Mishty Deb on March 28,2016 in Gender equality, News and Current Events, Women in Business

Gender based workplace discrimination is still a major issue. The wage gap in particular has been getting a lot of press this last year. It seems that every time someone brings up the subject, there is always someone there to say we are over simplifying …
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Vu Ja de- Adam Grant and “Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World”
posted by Mishty Deb on February 26,2016 in Inspiration, News and Current Events

I just heard Adam Grant author of, “Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World,” interviewed on NPR’s THINK. If you are an innovator and entrepreneur you will love this book. I especially related to his concept that Non-conforming doesn’t have to mean all or nothing risk …
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2016 Female Entrepreneurship Contest
posted by Mishty Deb on February 7,2016 in Entrepreneurs, Events, News and Current Events, Women in Business

Do you know of any woman entrepreneur that could use some capital? Some exposure? or just deserves to be recognized for the rock star she is? Nominate them or have them enter our 2016 Female Entrepreneurship Contest for a chance to pitch their business or …
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Beauty Products Revealing Ugly Ideas- “Just being white you will win.”
posted by Mishty Deb on January 14,2016 in Women in Media

I could not believe my eyes when I watched this commercial. It is truly horrible. It is hard to believe that such a big company could be so oblivious to the sentiment being conveyed or that anyone would believe that such a product is needed. …
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Being Your Authentic Self in Business
posted by Mishty Deb on January 10,2016 in Entrepreneurs, Women in Business

I recently read this article in Forbes Magazine about trying too hard to get people to like you. It made me reflect on the pressure many feel when starting their own business or pushing their own ideas. When starting your own business there is a …
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Do you have a Girl Gang? Maybe you should get one.
posted by Mishty Deb on January 3,2016 in Inspiration

I recently read an article of the real brain health benefits of having a close net group of girl friends (a girl gang if you will). However, to be honest this is something that most of us girls already intuitively know. We know that having …
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