You know who you are. Almost finished with your gift getting but still missing that final something? Or you just can’t imagine braving those insane crowds at the mall? Or maybe you’re just so slammed at work that you don’t foresee...
6. 13-year-old entrepreneur extraordinaire has us older women jaw dropping. Maya Penn is a social entrepreneur, designer, animator, environmental activist, philanthropist, and writer. Try to put that on a resume and not look as though...
7. Improving lives through play Jessica Matthews is an energetic social entrepreneur full of compassion. In high heels, with a jump rope, Matthews skipped right onto the TEDWomen stage and straight into our hearts. The jump rope,...
8. “Find a way” – Diana Nyad At age 64, Diana Nyad took a long, hard look at the unpredictable body of water that flowed before her. She knew it well. The familiar, and yet elusive, Florida Straits had lured distance swimmers for...
For many, the holiday season brings parties, gifts, and fun with family and friends. But for some, the holidays can be stressful and depressing. The scary part is that often you don’t know who is struggling. Check out our online...
9. “Technology powered by love can change the world” – Jane Chen At TEDWomen 2013, we were struck by Jane Chen, co-founder and CEO of Embrace. Through a mix of business sense, technology and compassion, Jane helps...
It’s no secret that I love hats. In fact, my friend Kris lovingly refers to my fashionable alter ego as Hat Girl. And as it goes, Hat Girl and I love this little fashion accessory for quite a few reasons, but versatility has to be...
Yesterday, we attended the TEDWomen 2013 conference. The mantra at the conference was Socrates’ To Be is To Do. Over the next 10 days, starting today, we will feature ten of these prolific people and what they’re doing in the...
South African environmental activist Boyd Varty honored Nelson Mandela during his speech at TEDWomen 2013 a couple of hours ago. “He brought peace to violent South Africa. He was one man with an unbelievable sense of humanity. He was...
