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Fangirl Friday: Interview with Author Jennifer Waite
As women, we are powerful beings and one of our greatest strengths is our ability to he...
Say Hi Spotlight: Trista Okel, Founder of Empower Bodycare
PMS pain is real. Period. Thankfully, there are many companies creating solutions. Say ...
Say Hi Spotlight: Bridget May, Founder of Little Green Bee
Little Green Bee was founded by Bridget May, a botanist and chemist who discovered the medical benefits of cannabis and turned that interest into an awesome company that offers an array of beauty and health products aimed to ease anxieties and improve wellbeing. (Yes, please!)
Endo Warrior Spotlight: Camellia Hartman
This month, we’ve teamed up with the Endometriosis Foundation of America to spotlight t...
Endo Warrior Spotlight: Jenny Oh
This month, we’ve teamed up with the Endometriosis Foundation of America to spotlight t...
Fangirl Friday: Serena Williams
Serena Williams has always been a champ, battling for equality and serving up the truth at every turn. She's the ultimate woman warrior and since getting pregnant it feels like she's even more fiercely in this fight.
Fangirl Friday: Wonder Woman and the Legend of Gal Gadot
Really trying not to divulge secrets, but maybe should give a little bit of a spoiler a...
Fangirl Friday: The Wellness Women Making Us Healthy (and Happy)
Getting fit can be super intimidating, especially in the abstract; it's like an ever-steepening mountain to climb with a backpack full of bricks. But nowadays, that perception seems to be changing thanks to the dedication of some super motivating health mavens who are working hard to make healthy living accessible and, dare we say, fun for generations of women (and men).
Fangirl Friday: Our Favorite TV Moms aka Matriarchs of the Silver Screen
Growing up, TV time was a delight and surely it was a welcome respite for our parents too, some peace and quiet as the kids lost themselves in whatever show was on.
Fangirl Friday: Amy Poehler (and her Smart Girls)
We're not the first to swoon over Amy Poehler, and we certainly won't be the last. She's a living legend who stole our hearts when she was on SNL then locked them away in her private collection with Leslie Knope on Parks and Recs.
Fangirl Friday: 4 Rad Women Leading the Science World
Women can do anything they put their minds to from working at NASA to curing cancer to running international businesses. So, why do women only make up 29% of the science and engineering workforce?
Fangirl Friday: Female Comedians On the Rise
I have to admit I find myself to be a bit of a tastemaker in my group of friends when it comes to the comedy world.
Girl Power Playlist: 20 Songs that Will Make You Feel Feminist AF
There isn’t much more empowering, influential, and motivating than music. In particular, there are 20 songs which top the list as songs that speak toward the strength, courage, and sensuality of a woman. They should be in every woman’s playlist.
10 Anti-Woman Laws (Somehow) Still on the Books in the USA
Many of the laws that we abide by have some wonderful benefits. They help to keep the peace and make sure that things run smoothly in our society. But, there are some laws in place which make absolutely no sense. Some of these laws are aimed at women and deserve further exploration to uncover what they are and how they have affected the lives of women (or not) today.
Organizations Providing Free Healthcare to Women
Maintaining good health is the number one priority. But, in the day of long to-do lists and not enough hours in the day to finish them, it can easily become pushed to the bottom of any priority list.
Fangirl Friday: Why Melissa McCarthy is My Personal Hero
Whether you know her as Sookie from Gilmore Girls, Susan Cooper from Spy, or Megan from Bridesmaids; Melissa McCarthy is a comic and social force to be reckoned with.
The Female Fronted Podcasts You Should be Listening To
After recommending the gals from My Favorite Murder to a friend over drinks, it got me thinking about all the great podcasts being produced by women these days. Here are some of my recent favorites:
Fangirl Friday: Gilmore Girls & The Return to Stars Hollow
Today something truly momentous is happening, something that warrants all caps and an exclamation point: GILMORE GIRLS IS BACK ON OUR SCREENS!