‘Childless cat ladies’ have cared about America’s children and future for centuries

‘Childless cat ladies’ have cared about America’s children and future for centuries

My research offers a broader perspective on women’s experiences of mothering and a deeper understanding of how women without biological children contribute to the nation and its future. ‘Mothers of all children’ One such woman was Katharine Bement Davis, the subject of my current research. Born in Buffalo, New York, in 1860, Davis was a … Read more

Women bring nuance, empathy to storytelling

Women bring nuance, empathy to storytelling

Women leaders enrich storytelling with their distinct perspective, marked by empathy, nuance and strength, Olusegun Osoba, veteran journalist and former Governor of Ogun State, said on Thursday. Mr Osoba spoke at the 10th anniversary of the Report Women initiative by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), which was held at the Metropolitan Club … Read more

Bernie Madoff’s Niece on Her Mission to Fight Pay Inequities

Bernie Madoff’s Niece on Her Mission to Fight Pay Inequities

In this episode of Reclaim + Advance, we’ll hear from Jess Ekstrom. Jess is the founder of Headbands of Hope and Mic Drop Workshop. She also invests in women-owned businesses, is a two-time bestselling author, a top-rated speaker, and a new mom. Jess and her companies have been featured on Today, Good Morning America, 17 … Read more

CEO Who Built $255M Hair Styling Empire Didn’t Prioritise Mental Health – ‘I Almost Lost Myself’

CEO Who Built 5M Hair Styling Empire Didn’t Prioritise Mental Health – ‘I Almost Lost Myself’

Alli Webb is an American businesswoman, entrepreneur, and writer best known for co-founding Drybar, a hairstyling service chain. Webb worked for almost ten years, between 2010 and 2019, to transform her small business, a mobile hair styling side hustle, into a well-known chain of salons that developed into an empire comprising more than 160 locations … Read more

24% Female CEOs Exit Within Two Years: The Glass Cliff Phenomenon and What Needs to Change

24% Female CEOs Exit Within Two Years: The Glass Cliff Phenomenon and What Needs to Change

CEO turnover is at an all-time high, and the small percentage of women at the top are exiting the fastest, according to Russell Reynolds Associates’ most recent quarterly turnover index. This trend highlights a significant issue within corporate leadership dynamics and raises questions about the sustainability and support systems in place for female CEOs. In … Read more