Dennis Storm and Valerio Zeno, hosts of the Dutch TV show Guinea Pigs, wondered if giving birth and all that goes along with it is really as painful as women describe it to be. Is it really the absolute worst pain in the world?
Rather than taking women on their word, they decided to give it a go for themselves, via an electro-simulation of labor pains. So both men had four electrodes strapped to their ... [Read More]
Earlier this month, our co-founder Jen Jones had the honor of accompanying WYSK Loren Raye to the red carpet premiere of MAKERS Women Who Make America. It was a truly inspiring night as the room was packed with countless luminaries featured in the film... women groundbreakers and pioneers who have transformed America over the last 50 years. The film makes its broadcast debut on PBS tomorrow, February 26 at ... [Read More]
Season 1 of HBO's Girls (which emerged triumphant at the Golden Globe Awards last weekend, winning best TV comedy or musical series, and the show's creator/star Lena Dunham taking best actress in a TV series) has been acclaimed for showing unconventional characters - a group of girls in their early 20s "almost getting it kind of together" - who often seem more genuine and relatable than other characters on ... [Read More]
Americans are having a love affair with the British period drama series - Downton Abbey. We just cheered as Dame Maggie Smith received the Golden Globe (best supporting actress) for her portrayal of the Dowager Countess of Grantham in all her sharp witted, but loveable glory. On Monday mornings our new age water coolers (a.k.a. social media outlets) are abuzz with Downton chatter, while digital fan clubs ... [Read More]
On the heels of the Commission on Presidential Debates announcing that CNN’s Candy Crowley will moderate the second presidential debate, making her the first woman in twenty years to do so, another groundbreaking moment for women was announced. Award-winning political journalists and PBS veterans, Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff will co-anchor coverage of both the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL ... [Read More]
On Monday, we told you about Talia Castellano, a vivacious and inspiring 12 year old who is bravely battling 2 types of cancer. Talia is celebrating her 13th birthday tomorrow - Saturday, August 18th - and she has got a BIG, star studded wish... the aspiring makeup artist wants to do Ellen DeGeneres's makeup. But Talia needs help in getting Ellen's attention. So, this Saturday please share this video or a ... [Read More]
If you're watching the London Olympics, it's hard not to be awed by the super human like physical abilities and talents of the athletes. We say let your awe be a source of inspiration to be your best self, just as this beautifully poignant Nike spot reminds us. "Greatness is not in one special place, and it's not in one special person. Greatness is wherever somebody is trying to find it. Find your ... [Read More]
With Title IX and Ms. Magazine both recently celebrating 40 years, it got us thinking about choices, and the choices that women have had the opportunity to make since these milestone life-changing events. There's no question that we have more opportunities presented to us than ever before, but it is the choices that we make, which end up defining who we are and what we become. Recently, when we watched the ... [Read More]
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