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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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Women Talk: 10+ Questions With Racecar Driver Julia Landauer

May 17, 2013 by

How many 21 year olds do you know who can claim the following list of impressive and concurrent titles: Racecar Driver, Stanford University Student, Businesswoman, Brand, and “Survivor”? We know only one and her name is Julia Landauer... she is most definitely a Woman You Should Know. ... [Read More]

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Author Amy Thomas Writes The One Woman Who Outsmarted Sherlock Holmes

April 29, 2013 by

Amy Thomas, Sherlock Holmes fan and up-and-coming author, is a Woman You Should Know. Several years ago, Amy was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, however, despite the incredible physical challenges she faces every day, Amy completed two novels, "The Detective And The Woman" and "The Detective, The Woman, And ... [Read More]

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Women Talk: Christy Prunier and Willa Doss, The Beauty Moguls Behind Willa Skincare

March 26, 2013 by

Most skin damage happens before the age of 18, but when a girl's skin is most vulnerable, especially in her tween years, there are few skincare products to choose from, and the number of brands using natural ingredients is even slimmer. It is this need that inspired Christy Prunier, a former film executive, and her now twelve year-old daughter, Willa, to start Willa Skincare, ... [Read More]

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Women Talk: 10 Questions With Poker Diva Ellen Leikind

February 28, 2013 by

"If you want to be in the GAME, you have to be at the TABLE"... the poker table that is. This is the slogan of Woman You Should Know Ellen Leikind's innovative company POKERprimaDIVAS, which teaches women how to play poker and uses principles acquired at the poker table to enhance their lives and business skills. A former marketing executive for Fortune 500 companies, Ellen quit her job about a decade ago, ... [Read More]

Nancy Shapiro, Sr. Vice President, Member Services at The Recording Academy
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Women Talk: 10 Questions With The Recording Academy’s Nancy Shapiro

February 7, 2013 by

"The power of music in our lives is undeniable. We must insure that its creators are protected." This Sunday, February 10, the woman behind this powerful statement will be among the music industry's elite at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards. While her name is not "household" like Beyoncé or her talents as globally celebrated as those of Adele, after nearly three decades in the music industry, she has just ... [Read More]

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Women Talk: 6 Questions With Artist Rachel Mason

January 31, 2013 by

Rachel Mason, a sculptor, songwriter and performer, often explores the concept of ambition and what motivates the most powerful people. Her work comes from a personal place; her fascination with authority, and the desire to learn more about the world and its leaders. Rachel's complex approach to these themes has resulted in a collection of works that encourages viewers to rethink power and politics, showing ... [Read More]

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Women Talk: Part 2 – Christine & Cecelia, Teaching in Tanzania

January 8, 2013 by

Yesterday we introduced you to WYSK Elizabeth Kallop, an American living and working in Africa. Today, we'd like you to meet Cecelia Joseph Albert and Christine Akiny Ogeya two educators working alongside Elizabeth at Tumaini Junior School in Karatu, Tanzania. Children in Tanzania still have very limited access to education, sometimes having to walk one to two hours each way, every day just to get to ... [Read More]