Archive for: inspiration

Makers and Shakers

Makers and Shakers

Why Not Girl! Jen Bemisderfer of Alexandria, VA recently told me about Makers, a digital initiative recently launched by AOL and PBS that is celebrating trailblazing women through video.  The site is part of a television documentary series...

 

Cheer Leader

Cheer Leader

As the New York Giants take on the New England Patriots in tonight’s Super Bowl, both teams will be supported in Indianapolis by their fans in the stands and their respective cheerleading teams on the field.  What many fans don’t...

 

The New NBC News Correspondent: Chelsea Clinton

Whatever your thoughts on her parents’ politics or personal decisions, Chelsea Clinton has established herself as quite a reputable figure for young women, if not all young Americans. She has studied at Stanford and Oxford, traveled the...

 

It’s a Beautiful Day!

Tucson CBS affiliate KOLD is reporting that Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) is in Washington today to vote on raising the debt ceiling. Not only is this a huge milestone for Giffords’ recovery efforts and for her political comeback,...

 

Why Not Girl! Words – Barbara Bowles

“Being a risk taker.  Having the willingness to take a chance on your ideas and on yourself.” -Barbara Bowles, chairman/CEO of The Kenwood Group, Inc. as quoted in answering the question “What’s the most important trait...

 

GOOOOAAAALLLL!!!

GOOOOAAAALLLL!!!

Photo Courtesy: USA Soccer Even though Team USA didn’t win this weekend’s women’s World Cup final against Japan, these girls are definitely an inspiration to aspiring athletes, especially those who like to kick a soccer ball. CNN...

 

Why Not Girl! Words – Katy Lynch

 “If you have an idea, run with it. There’s way too many people out there who have these great ideas and they kind of store them in the closet.” -Katy Lynch, founder of SocialKaty, a social media consultancy as quoted in Red Eye

 

Why Not Girl! Words – Susan Sarandon

“Life is about making mistakes.  It’s really the best part of life because that’s where you figure out who you are, what you want, what you don’t want.” - Susan Sarandon while on “The Oprah Winfrey Show”