How Sharing a Meal is Creating Community Change
Getting creative when you’re wanting to refresh your business is difficult. There are only so many ways or so much money you can spend on your team. But in 2014, the city of Chicago took a new and effective approach to reaching their community. They started On The Table, where individuals gather into small groups […]
How To Use Social Media for Customer Engagement
Part of refreshing your business is taking another look at your social media strategy. It’s not enough to have a profile on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc., but your accounts need to be active with creative content. Taking a unique approach to each platform will allow your brand to stand out among the rest of […]
Reasons Why Networking is Your Friend
Although the internet is a wonderful creation and you’re putting lots of work into your marketing strategy, the age old concept of networking is still relevant. Putting yourself on social media is necessary for this age, but there are consumers you will not reach unless you’re physically in front of them. To accomplish this, attend […]
How Our Coworking Space Refreshes Your Business
Spring is a fun season for many reasons: it’s starting to warm up, flowers are blooming, and everyone’s a little happier. As you stare out your office window or at you cubicle wall, you’re daydreaming about being anywhere besides work. You’re planning your summer trips, wishing you were outside, or simply enjoying the idea of […]
Empowering Our Girls for Tomorrow
Empowering women shouldn’t start the moment they’re conscious of the differences surrounding them. Teaching them of their power and ability should start at a young age. Whether it’s your daughter, sister, student, niece, or goddaughter, help them realize all they’re capable of so they grow them into smart and courageous women. There are a few […]
Why Women Should Support Other Women
We’ve all heard women are “catty.” As a woman, there’s always the fear of getting too many of us in one room. We grow up comparing ourselves to each other and looking for the girl next to us to stumble. But this doesn’t solve the issue of equality and empowerment among us. In order to […]
Our Reading List: Contemporary Books for Women By Women
In true modern fashion, these books redefine femininity while also restructuring our ideas of female beauty and women in the workforce. Examining the modern woman and the ways our culture has grown since the first and second waves of feminism helps us envision where we’ll be in the future. Check out some current writers who […]
Our Reading List: Classic Books for Women by Women
Women have used literature to break through male dominated fields for centuries. The first documented account of a female-published work in English is from Anne Bradstreet in the 17th century. However, Plato raved of Greek poet Sappho, one of the first feminist writers from the 6th century BCE. Through classic works of literature and contemporary […]
Day Job to Day Dreamer: Margaret Grove
Written by Jayne Madigan The woman who inspired me the most is my aunt, Margaret Grove. In her late 40’s, after raising four children and going through a difficult divorce, she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a lawyer. She went to law school and graduated at the top of her class, later becoming […]
Building Equality Through Coworking Spaces
The concept of coworking spaces is relatively new, but they are popping up near every major city around the world. As more professionals are branching off into their own business or freelancing, coffee shops and offices are becoming crowded and boring. Coworking spaces offer a variety of plans, making them affordable for any budget. But […]