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]
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]
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]
By Anne Gordon, Founder, Kinderloop - I am not your typical hackathon attendee. I am a woman, over 30, with kids, and only a few months ago, I was a criminal lawyer. Yes, I felt a bit out of place at a two-day festival of booze, computers, and testosterone. But I knew that as a non-technical startup founder, a win at a hackathon would give my nascent kid-tech company some credibility. I knew I’d need 1) ... [Read More]
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]
By Norma Vally, the Toolbelt Diva - I approach buying tools with passion and savvy - much the way I shoe shop. My mantra guiding me through the tool corral is you get what you pay for. Your initial thought may be, “Hey, I only need this tool (shoe) for one project (party), so why spend a lot?” The truth is projects always come up (as do social functions) and a high quality tool (shoe) will go the ... [Read More]
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]
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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