Sugar Sometimes Needs More Spice June 15, 2009
One great thing about being born female, is the majority of us are born more comfortable “C”ommunicators. That handy “X” chromosome packs a natural aptitude for communicating insights, information and reading non-verbal communication cues from our surroundings. One problem. We miss o... (read post)Celebrate Our Right to Fair Pay January 31, 2009
On Thursday, January 29, Obama signed the first bill of his presidency–and what a bill it was. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act reverses the 2007 Supreme Court decision that effectively made it impossible to punish companies who practiced wage discrimination. Until this bill, if someone in your company happened to slip up and let you know a male counterpart was makin... (read post)Much More than a Dress January 20, 2009
Today’s inaugural coverage inspires hope and commemorates a new era in American leadership. Unfortunately we’re stuck in the dark ages when it comes to acknowledging the importance of our First Lady. The coverage of Michelle Obama could’ve focused on her accomplishments as a working moth... (read post)Uncelebrated Accomplishment November 7, 2008
The 2008 Presidential election was widely recognized and celebrated as a milestone for black Americans. His media coverage will foster a powerful wave of hope and inspiration nationwide but most significantly within America’s African American culture. Meanwhile, a color neutral milestone went uncelebrated—the landmark political mileston... (read post)Palin Power September 4, 2008
I am completely guilty. After initial reports surfaced of her pregnant teenage daughter and newborn baby with special needs, I jumped right on the bandwagon. “She couldn’t possibly be a mother to that baby and hold her family together while serving as Vice President of the United States!” The ... (read post)The American Stepford Makeover July 9, 2008
Political views aside, a recent article about “the watering down of Michelle Obama” struck within me a deeply frustrating chord. The Times writes Michelle Obama, a Harvard-trained lawyer, known for bold, frank talk - whose style is to say “Hey! I’m going to tell you where I st... (read post)Goodbye Reva June 11, 2008
A moment of silence is in order for the passing of Reva Korda, the former creative head of Ogilvy & Mather - and BusinessBelle pioneer. She worked at Ogilvy for almost 30 years, starting as an assistant copywriter in 1951 and working her way up to creative chief before leaving in 1980 to start he... (read post)“N” is for Nuture May 29, 2008
Too often one hears the phrase: “Just a housewife…” I want to dispel that dirty colloquialism. Women raise our world/business leaders and women possess the skills to be one as well! I believe the X chromosome is an advantage in the workplace. I coined the term N.I.C.E. to represent o... (read post)Think Pink April 8, 2008
A sweet BusinessBelle and amazing Mark Kay Beauty Consultant extraordinaire, Hilary Fiskeaux, recently passed a book my way. My review is in: EVERY aspiring or successful business women MUST readMary Kay Ash, Miracles Happen Using or even liking Mary Kay cosmetics is not required to glean inspiration from this book. The life of this amazi... (read post)The Unspoken Status Quo March 31, 2008
Okay let’s rip the band-aid off and say it – Sexual Harassment. It is uncomfortable to type the words publicly, and I never once have dared to post on the subject despite virtually every female colleague and friend I know disclosing a story related to the issue. Remaining mum on the subject is sad... (read post)Mid Panel Right
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