About WYSK

WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW is an editorial site and community all about dynamic women… our drive and passion, our interesting stories and professional talents, what we care about, what we consume and how we live.

We’re here to shine a spotlight on women who are making things happen in their world. They have outperformed, innovated, discovered, defied and soared. And they may just inspire you to change the course of your own life.

Summer reading
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Summer Reading List

May 24, 2013 by

Looking for a great book for the holiday weekend? Teach.com has compiled this list of 101 books to kick off your summer reading. Fiction vs. non-fiction, classic or contemporary... follow this chart of top picks until you find something that’s a perfect fit! Also check out our Goodreads page for additional WYSKy summer reading list suggestions. ... [Read More]

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It’s “Don’t Fry Day”… Be Sure To Slip, Slop, Slap, and Wrap!

May 24, 2013 by

FACT 1: Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined incidence of cancers of the breast, prostate, lung and colon. To encourage sun safety awareness and help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated today - Friday, May 24, 2013 - as “Don’t Fry Day”. ... [Read More]

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Keep Merida Brave UPDATE

May 23, 2013 by

We had an overwhelming response to our recent story about Disney’s glam makeover of the beloved character Merida from their film Brave, and wanted to share this important campaign update we received from A Mighty Girl co-founder, Carolyn Danckaert. A Mighty Girl is the group that started the "Say No to the Merida Makeover" petition. And although the petition has garnered over 230,000 signatures to date, ... [Read More]

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Handana: SJS Survivor Puts The Power Of Perseverance On Your Hand

May 23, 2013 by

Handana and SJS. While neither of these terms may sound familiar, they are two you should definitely know. The first is a hand worn, high performance sports sweatband designed to solve a critical issue, the latter is the acronym for Stevens Johnson Syndrome, a severe adverse reaction to medication that can happen to anyone. So what’s their connection? It’s a Woman You Should Know named Katie Niemeyer. ... [Read More]

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Giveaway: Bella Andre Summer Of Love Beach Bag Bonanza

May 22, 2013 by

Earlier today, we shared our exclusive interview with WYSKy author Bella Andre, the self-publishing superstar who recently signed an unprecedented 7-figure print-only deal with Harlequin for her 8 book Sullivan series. The wildly popular romance collection, which Bella originally self-published in ebooks, has already sold 1.5 million copies and landed on the New York Times and USA Today ... [Read More]

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Women Talk: 10+ Questions With Romance Author Bella Andre

May 22, 2013 by

As a self-publishing superstar who recently signed an unprecedented 7-figure print-only deal with Harlequin MIRA for her wildly popular 8 book Sullivan series, Bella Andre’s real life story is a page-turner, reading like that of one of the strong, complex heroines she writes for her romance novels... a woman succeeding on her own terms. ... [Read More]

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Tech Tuesday: Meet 15-Year Old “Astronaut Abby”

May 21, 2013 by

At just five years old, Abby Harrison knew what she wanted to be when she grew up. Most kids at that age have big dreams, the kind that usually fade away with time, but not Abby’s. Today, as a result of her incredible passion and “sticking with it” attitude, this 15-year old is one step closer to her dream of becoming the first astronaut on Mars. After a visit to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center a ... [Read More]

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The Number One Best Perceived Brand by U.S. Moms Is…

May 20, 2013 by

What’s the way to a woman’s heart? It’s the 21st century, forget the chocolate and flowers, we want our own tools! In a recent survey by the brand tracking firm YouGov BrandIndex, the number one best perceived brand by U.S. moms is Craftsman, beating out mega-umbrella brands like Amazon.com (#2), Johnson & Johnson (#6) and even Pillsbury (#10). With Black & Decker coming in at #5 ... [Read More]