To better understand how the economic growth of the past few years has influenced the dynamism of women-owned businesses, the 2019 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report compared 2019 to 2014 and 2018. The report looks at trends in the number of firms, employment and revenue across various factors, including but not limited to, the following: Nationally, Race and ethnicity, Sidepreneur, Company size, Industry, State, Top 50, metropolitan areas
“Imposter syndrome,” or doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud at work, is a diagnosis often given to women. But the fact that it’s considered a diagnosis at all is problematic. The concept, whose development in the ‘70s excluded the effects of systemic racism, classism, xenophobia, and other biases, took a fairly universal feeling of discomfort, second-guessing, and mild anxiety in the workplace and pathologized it, especially for women. The answer to overcoming imposter syndrome is not to fix individuals, but to create an environment that fosters a number of different leadership styles and where diversity of racial, ethnic, and gender identities is viewed as just as professional as the current model.
In 2017 a group of leaders and opinion formers across hospitality, travel and leisure decided to take action to accelerate progress towards an inclusive culture within our industry and seize the opportunity to come together as an industry to amplify the
impact of individual initiatives. We want as many companies as possible to sign up to The Diversity in Hospitality, Travel and Leisure Charter and actively contribute to making a difference in this area.
ABA Journal OCTOBER 1, 2020 BY LIANE JACKSON Out of the many uncertainties surrounding COVID-19, what we do know is that it is deadly, pernicious and unpredictable. In the course of months, the virus sickened millions, crippled industries and reversed hard-won economic gains. The legal landscape, like many other sectors, has changed and continues to evolve with the challenges of a …
2Civility FEBRUARY 25, 2021 JAYNE REARDON A lack of diversity and inclusion has plagued the legal profession for decades. Despite incremental progress in hiring, law firms haven’t been successful in retaining women of color lawyers in the associate ranks or promoting them to partner. While the COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the stark realities of the legal profession’s diversity, equity, and …
OUR MISSION To revolutionize systems and inspire innovation by investing in Native Women in business. We do this by co-creating with and convening our community to build coalition while honoring our culture, creativity, and connections
The National Latina Business Women Association (NLBWA-SD) was established in 2004. It was created to meet the needs of the growing community of Latina Entrepreneurs, Executives and Professionals.
NLBWA-SD believes in “Investing in Latinas” and has developed business networking, membership programs & benefits for its members, including monthly meetings (mixers, breakfasts, seminars &luncheons) all held at a centrally located and unique venue with incredible speakers and panelists.
Since 1979, Black Women’s Network has been a beacon in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan business community that unites and welcomes urban professionals by offering inspiring networking, volunteering and mentoring opportunities to support black female business, career and professional development within a supportive nonpartisan and nonsectarian environment.
AAWA seeks to create opportunities for mutual learning & nurturing, mentor relationships, career & leadership development, personal & group support, and engagement in community services.
The National Professional Women of Color Network (PWOCN) empowers women of color through networking. Our mission is to serve as a resource for your professional and personal advancement and whether you are a career woman or woman owned business, the goal is the same – advancing your business or career through the use of the network!
PWOCN is the Premiere Multicultural Networking Organization for Women of Color. We are comprised of professional women from many industry sectors and are growing larger each day. PWOCN connects tremendous women with one another and members are translating those connections into Phenomenal Business Success.
Strategic Connections Circle – Get connected to the product, service or member you need through select gatherings. Join in with other entrepreneurs & career women for exchange, advice, mentoring and partnership.
Networking Events – Discounted entry to networking events and an opportunity to be recognized as a charter member.
Member Spotlight Option – Special opportunity to be showcased in PWOCN member spotlight.
Online Web Listing – Join our featured Premiere Charter Member page on PWOCN website. Listing includes photo, contact information and link to website.
Professional Development – Online and live trainings focused on leadership, career coaching and business mastery.
