Forbes has launched a new list that ranks people by wealth, and this one is dedicated to women who made their own money rather than inherited it or acquired it by some other means. The list of the 50 richest self-made women in America in 2015 includes entrepreneurs, corporate executives, designers, celebrities, and an author. The bar to get on this list was quite high. Women … [Read more...]
Paula Deen, an Amazing Comeback Of A Woman Entrepreneur
Among working women’s successes and comeback stories, there is no better example than woman entrepreneur, Paula Deen. Paula was a shining star who on worked her way up from being a “bag lady” and making and taking lunches to customers to a successful business woman with a phenomenal career and television show, “Cooking With Paula Deen” on the Food Network,. She also sold a … [Read more...]
5 Powerful Females to Model your Career After
Sponsored by Chandler Macleod: Innovative, educated and persistent; the world’s most powerful women stand as inspirational role models, encouraging females from all backgrounds to believe that they can achieve anything with the right attitude. From glass ceilings to gender pay gaps and juggled roles to societal pressures and expectations, there are many issues unique to the … [Read more...]
Women of Innovation – Mary Anne Franks
Mary Anne Franks is an Associate Professor at the University of Miami School of Law and Vice President of the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative, a nonprofit organization that raises awareness of cyber harassment and advocates for legal and social reform. She received her law degree from Harvard and her doctorate and master’s degree from Oxford University. She has previously been … [Read more...]
Women of Innovation – Lori Ruff
Lori Ruff is the CEO of Integrated Alliances, an international training and consulting firm that shows people how to tap into LinkedIn and Social Media in order to achieve business objectives. Lori, also known as the “LinkedIn Diva”, is a writer, speaker, and broadcast host, and she has been named to such lists as: Forbes Top 50 Global Social Media Power Influencers, Forbes … [Read more...]
Women of Innovation: Zoe Barry
Zoe Barry is the CEO and Founder of ZappRx, a company that uses an online platform to manage specialty prescriptions. Founded in 2012, ZappRx allows a provider to write an e-prescription that is instantly sent to the patient's smartphone thus removing the waiting and miscommunication that so many people experience when getting prescriptions filled at a pharmacy. The company … [Read more...]
Women in Biz Round-up: 12 posts you’ll be glad you read
Every once in awhile, it's OK to do nothing but sip on a cup of coffee and read. But if you're like me, you have a habit of skipping the fiction, loading up on news, and skimming posts on Facebook and Twitter a little too thoroughly. Lately, I've been soaking up anything I can find on women in business (including posts here). I'll admit that this gets in the way of my … [Read more...]
Women of Innovation: Jill Nelson
Jill Nelson is the Founder and CEO of Ruby Receptionists. Founded in 2003, the company offers virtual receptionists to businesses that need good customer service and a human to answer the phone. The company, which is now servicing 2,600 businesses, has received many awards including the "#1 Best Small Company to Work for in the U.S." by Fortune Magazine and has been a 5-time … [Read more...]
Women of Innovation – Jenny Dearborn
Jenny Dearborn is the Chief Learning Officer and VP of Cloud Talent Success at SuccessFactors, an SAP Company, is the leading provider of cloud-based business execution software that helps companies of all sizes improve strategic alignment, increase efficiency and productivity, and accelerate results. Jenny is responsible for learning and development of internal employees a … [Read more...]
Women of Innovation: Erika Andersen
Erika Andersen is the founding partner of Proteus, a company based in New York and Minnesota, which specializes in coaching, consulting and training. The firm focuses on leader readiness and uses realistic consulting methodology based on how people actually learn. Erika serves as a consultant and advisor to the CEOs and executives of many corporations, including, NBC Universal, … [Read more...]