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Prophetic Prose: FleurDeLisSpeaks says “We Make People Feel Seen, Heard and Understood.”
If prophetic prose, Motivation Mondays and Inspirational Tuesdays are your thing, there is no doubt you have heard of FleurDeLisSpeaks. “On my page we make people feel seen, heard and understood,” says Faith Broussard Cade, the woman behind the Instagram account and author of “Shine Bright Anyway.”
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Prophetic Prose: FleurDeLisSpeaks says “We Make People Feel Seen, Heard and Understood.”
If prophetic prose, Motivation Mondays and Inspirational Tuesdays are your thing, there is no doubt you have heard of FleurDeLisSpeaks. “On my page we make people feel seen, heard and understood,” says Faith Broussard Cade, the woman behind the Instagram account and author of “Shine Bright Anyway.”
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Former YouTube CEO, Susan Wojcicki Dies at 56, One of the Most Influential Woman In Silicon Valley
Susan Wojcicki, former You Tube CEO, has died after a two year battle with lung cancer according to her husband, Dennis Troper.
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Lead From Strength with Joanna Barsh, the founder of Centered Leadership
Find out more information on Joanna Barsh.
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Inspiring ChangeMAKERS: Changing the Face of Beauty with Jess Weiner
Jess Weiner has been a Cultural Expert for decades, ensuring companies are inclusive and aware of emerging trends. For Weiner, changing the face of beauty has always been a priority, even as a young girl. Now she is urging people to focus on beauty in a time where Artificial Intelligence has the potential to harm the idea of what a healthy body is and how to get one.
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Discovering Dr. Ruth: A Journey from Childhood Curiosity to Interviewing an Icon
The first time I heard Dr. Ruth Westheimer I was in the back seat of my dad’s car. It was the 1980s, I was maybe 9 years old. We were driving back from a trip to Maryland. My dad thought I was sleeping, but I remember hearing this woman who sounded kind of like both of my Grandmas. My ears perked up. What was this woman talking about? As I listened, I realized: oh my, she’s talking about S-E-X. I started to giggle and my dad cleared his throat and quickly changed the station. He told me to close my eyes and go back to sleep.
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It’s Neurodiversity Awareness Month Pick up a Good Read
April is Neurodiversity Awareness Month and what better way to celebrate than to cuddle up with a good book! Built By Girls teamed up with Understood.org to come up with a list of books we love.
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Organizations to Help with Voter Registration
Each year millions of voters head to the polls to have a say in government elections. There are many organizations that help register eligible voters ahead of Election Day. According to the U.S. Census Bureau turnout for the 2022 congressional elections was the second highest in a non-presidential election year in two decades. Registration rates also climbed to their highest levels since 2000, with more than 69% of those eligible registered.
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Reasons Why Climate Change Should be on Your Radar
Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing global challenges of our time. The consequences of a warming planet are becoming increasingly evident, affecting not only the environment but also worldwide economies and daily human life. Here are 5 reasons why climate change should not only be acknowledged by everyone but also why it should be a major concern.
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Top Five: Engaging Fiction Books Rooted in STEM
Engaging fiction books constantly grace the New York Times Best Seller list but what about those that celebrate and empower women and non-binary individuals in STEM. The interest in STEM related topics has been growing every year.
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Top Five: Ways to Break Gender Stereotypes in STEM
The existence of gender bias is widely acknowledged, leaving us with the crucial question of how to overcome it in the future. Within the field, early stereotypes in STEM pose limitations on the future engagement of female and non-binary individuals in STEM careers. We’ve rounded up some things you can do to break the cycle.
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President and CEO of GLAAD: “The new civil war is the culture war.”
It’s PRIDE and hundreds of corporations are out waving Rainbow Flags, embracing the LGBTQIA+ Community, but are they really standing behind the movement. “The world is changing fast,” said Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLAAD. “And this is, I believe the new civil war is this culture war, and that's why it's escalating in violence. And as businesses, we need to step up and step into this moment because everybody's gonna look back in the next few years and say, where were you? What did you do to make this a better place?
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Top Five: Scholarships Available to Women Pursuing a STEM Education
Women seeking STEM degrees are on a steady incline and those looking for scholarships are equally sought after. According to data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), females represented 45% of students majoring in STEM fields in 2020, up from 40% in 2010.
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Top Five: Podcasts for Women in STEM
Listening to podcasts offers an easy way to consume information and entertainment, download it and go, or just press play! This medium offers women a sense of representation and connection for women.
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Disney’s 'The Little Mermaid' Makes a Splash with STEM Twist
Disney’s 'The Little Mermaid' splashed on the screens and true to the original story, Ariel loves STEM. In fact, the whole story starts with her obsession for human artifacts and the human world - what does that make her?! She’s an archaeologist and anthropologist.
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Influencer Deja Foxx says the Future of Social Media Policy Needs to be Feminist
Influencer Deja Foxx hopes the future of media - specifically social media is feminist. While MAKERS was celebrating its partners, those people we walk hand in hand with to fight for a future that is equitable for women in the workplace and the world, Foxx told us what she hopes for when it comes to a future that is filled with change makers like herself.
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Disney Head Says AI Presents “Interesting Opportunities”
“AI developments represent some pretty interesting opportunities for us,” Bob Iger said on the Disney ($DIS) earnings call. “In fact, we’re already starting to use AI to create some efficiencies and ultimately to better serve consumers.”
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Ford Mustang’s Chief Engineer Says Get Involved In STEM
Ford recently launched its 2024 Mustang, normally you think of men behind the wheel of this sports car, but the muscle behind this machine is Laurie Transou. Transou is currently the Chief Engineer of the Ford Mustang program.
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Top Five: Build Your Own Personal Board of Directors
Networking is an integral part of career growth, but how you create a core group of people you can depend on in your professional life can impact you for a long time. Think of it as your own personal board of directors of your company, You Inc.
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Top Five: Summer STEM/STEAM Camps
Summer is approaching, students who love STEM/STEAM might be looking for places to learn more. We’ve compiled a list of some pretty cool programs you might want to look into!