Last Friday, you couldn’t have told me our family life would change in a day, yet it did. My mother, the love of my life, best friend, and hero, had a stroke last Thursday. Not knowing what had happened, she waited on the floor of
Lookism. Gendered ageism. Motherism.
What do these isms have in common? Women and their age.
Women encounter these isms at various points during their careers. They experience ageism prior to age 25 when they apply for managerial roles and are considered too young. They experience it during childbearing years when employers may make assumptions about their private family lives. Then, of course, they experience it after their 40s when their appearance changes with age.
The question of gender equality has been at the forefront for the past couple of decades; nevertheless, women in the workplace still face a unique set of challenges and difficulties in the office. Hence, we collected the most impactful women in the workplace statistics to show you the landscape as it stands in 2022.
We know every woman has power. And when you bring more women together, that power is unstoppable, and that’s how we like to roll at SecondActWomen. After all, work and life are best experienced in the company of others. It goes without saying when we say others, family and friends are a no-brainer. But, what about those others you’re introduced to via a friend, you meet at a social event, or in line grabbing coffee at Starbucks.
Blogging is alive and well, with plenty of business taking advantage of the low bar to entry. Still, blogs are a lot of work. If you are struggling to figure out if this is for you, the following 5 criteria can help you decide.
At age 44, I found myself at a sleep study clinic so that my doctor could tell me what medical mystery was keeping me from sleeping and experiencing memory loss. For months I had been sleep-deprived, feeling so tired that I was dozing during my commute.
I believe in giving people the benefit of the doubt. I think most people have good intentions, and sometimes, their comments, perceptions or biases are influenced by others, personal experiences and culture. And for this reason, it’s important to conduct periodic self-checks to make sure
When is the last time you asked for help…and didn’t feel guilty, embarrassed or ashamed afterwards?
For women, financial independence isn’t just a matter of strength; it’s a matter of necessity.
Is it me or do you think middlescent women are on a head-spinning pursuit to find their passion?
Starting and growing a business isn’t necessarily easy and the success of your company rests solely on you. Luckily, there are several steps you can take to keep your business moving forward and there’s no better time than the present to dive deep.
“The juggle is real”, said a friend of mine about her life as an ambitious working mom. I couldn’t agree more.
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