Author: Collette Murphy Stefanko

How Four Women In An RV Plan To Change Young Girls’ Lives

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Four women from Stanford University are taking a creative approach to ensuring the next generation has solid problem solving skills and empowering them to pursue their potential.

“Studies show that at some point between nine and 16 years old, girls often go from outspoken, boisterous individuals to shy, self-conscious, and fearful of social judgment. By aiming at middle-school girls specifically, they’re helping to close gender gaps from the start. If they find and hold onto their voices, the girls could grow up to become sharp negotiators, carve paths for more women to break into male-dominated industries, and leave their inner critics behind. The ripple effects of empowering young girls last for a lifetime.”

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The Unique Challenges Of Being A Woman Entrepreneur

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As I enter transition mode and contemplate a return to entrepreneurship, this article struck a chord. Although I launched my first company at 22, I am palpably aware of the possible bias now that a couple of decades have passed. However, like the women in this article, the experience accumulated along the way has only added to my value, not rendered me irrelevant. Truth is, for companies to become and remain relevant, it takes the combined insight of multiple generations working together to collaborate and develop innovative solutions for a more 360 perspective.

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Draw A Good Mood From Comfort Food

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There is no doubt for most that the comfort we take from certain decadent desserts or the sweet satisfaction of a good slice is a frequent guilty pleasure. Unfortunately, it’s not just the good feeling that stays with us. Pizza, cupcakes, and chocolate are among the most comforting of foods to elevate our moods — and our waistlines. However, NBC’s Today Show featured a clip about how it’s possible that merely drawing these foods may have a similar effect without the onerous calorie count. The Journal of Behavioural and Brain Sciences recently published a study in which participants proved that comfort food is comforting whether or not it’s eaten. Bon Appétit.

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