Women & The Best Director Category
Women & The Best Director Category By : Hayden In the 94-year run of the awards, only seven women have been recognized in the Best Director category. During that time, more than a dozen films directed by a female filmmaker have been nominated for Best Picture. However, the idea of who the director chair […]
3 Entrepreneurial Women Under 20
3 Entrepreneurial Women Under 20 Written by: Courtney What if I told you a child was their own CEO? Can you imagine a child running a business? How about a child creating and operating a successful company? This may seem unrealistic, but the world is changing and growing and these young women are here to […]
Women’s History Month: Highlighting history in the making of Female Entrepreneurs
Written By: Nyckole It is finally Women’s History Month! Since 1987, during March, the USA has celebrated women’s contribution to history, culture, and society. The legendary women entrepreneurs in the past have constantly pushed the standards of their fields to pave the way for further generations. In this day and age, let’s highlight female entrepreneurs […]
Equity and the Hero’s Journey
Equity and the Hero’s Journey Written by Delaney There’s nothing worse than a braggart. Who wants to hear someone talk nonstop about how successful he/she is? Nobody. So I apologize in advance. I’m a student on the autism spectrum at St. Edward’s University, a private university in my hometown of Austin, TX. I’m also the […]
Working Mothers In A Pandemic
Working Mothers In A Pandemic By: Hayden Workplace Disruption To state the obvious, the pandemic has caused a variety of disruptions to everyday life. The workforce has been struggling, but a group that has taken a particular hit are women, especially those with children. With an increased number of children at home and changes […]
Woman-Owned, Austin-Operated
Woman-Owned, Austin-Operated Written by: Courtney Make a Day out of Showing Your Support! There are about 78 women-owned businesses in the Austin area, with some 1,433 women-owned start-ups. That’s a fair number of local girl bosses out here doing their thing. Still, there’s no harm in helping that number grow, nor is there any […]
5 Workplaces Appropriate Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Every year Valentine’s Day comes around. It’s a special day dedicated to showing the person you love appreciation by giving them chocolates, a teddy bear, or a dozen red roses. It’s one of those rare occasions where your personal life can intersect with your professional life, which can cause discomfort in your workplace if you […]
How employers can create a supportive environment for neurodivergent/disabled colleagues
As we strive for more equality and diversity in the workplace, we have to make sure we approach the issue adequately and sensitively. While most employers come from a place of good intentions, working with neurodivergent and colleagues with disabilities comes with its challenges and benefits. This can be a difficult thing to manage when […]
Three Food Joints That Support Neurodiversity
Three Food Joints That Support Neurodiversity Written by Delaney The Food & Beverage Industry has served as a nurturing ground for individuals who identify as neurodivergent, with numerous opportunities for hands-on work. As a result, this has paved the way in helping them build self-reliance, an essential component of the independent living process. With the […]
