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fromEntrepreneur
55 minutes ago

Female Uber Riders Can Soon Request Female Drivers | Entrepreneur

"It's about giving women more choice, more control, and more comfort when they ride and drive," Camiel Irving, Uber's vice president of U.S. and Canada operations, said in a statement on Uber's site. "After hearing from women riders and drivers around the world, it was clear: Many want the option to match with other women. That's why we're proud to pilot Women Preferences in the U.S. for the first time ... It's about giving women more choice, more control, and more comfort when they ride and drive."
Women
#leadership
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Women

Melinda French Gates shares the no1 skill that Gen Alpha girls can learn in high school that'll determine if they become a CEO later in life

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Women

Melinda French Gates shares the no1 skill that Gen Alpha girls can learn in high school that'll determine if they become a CEO later in life

#feminism
fromBustle
2 days ago

This Exclusive New App Is Like Venmo For Drinks

The app allows users to initiate a chat and send vouchers redeemable at participating bars, fostering social interactions and celebrations from afar.
E-Commerce
fromNy1
2 days ago

NYC appoints new leader for Office of International Affairs

Camara's personal journey began in the West African nation of Guinea, where as a child she survived female genital mutilation. "It really shaped a lot of my views on the world," Camara reflected. "I became very passionate in making sure that others don't experience that."
NYC politics
#mental-health
Women
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Older Women Are Calling Out "Scams" That Society Normalizes About Women, And It's So Toxic

Women reflect on societal pressures and realizations about life choices that feel like scams in their 20s.
fromtime.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

Becoming a Bodybuilder at 50 Showed Me That Women Were Never Meant to be Thin

Women
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Older Women Are Calling Out "Scams" That Society Normalizes About Women, And It's So Toxic

Women reflect on societal pressures and realizations about life choices that feel like scams in their 20s.
fromtime.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

Becoming a Bodybuilder at 50 Showed Me That Women Were Never Meant to be Thin

fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Women have more power than they think': self-help superstar Mel Robbins on success, survival and silencing her critics

Robbins teaches that outside forces, from annoying relatives to strangers in a traffic jam, are not in your control; nor are you responsible for what they do, feel or think.
Women
fromRNS
6 days ago

A fight to save a Hindu temple for the 'unheard and unseen'

Shri Shakti Mariammaa temple, since 2008, has been a haven for women and LGBTQ members but risks closure due to necessary costly improvements.
LGBT
#film
NYC LGBT
fromSports Illustrated Swimsuit
1 month ago

Leyna Bloom's Acting Career Soars With ATTAGIRL! World Premiere at Tribeca

Leyna Bloom, celebrated for her modeling, shines in the short film ATTAGIRL!, celebrating women's empowerment and challenging gender roles.
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago
Women in technology

The unsung author of L'Oreal's iconic 'because I'm worth it' tagline finally gets her due

NYC LGBT
fromSports Illustrated Swimsuit
1 month ago

Leyna Bloom's Acting Career Soars With ATTAGIRL! World Premiere at Tribeca

Leyna Bloom, celebrated for her modeling, shines in the short film ATTAGIRL!, celebrating women's empowerment and challenging gender roles.
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago
Women in technology

The unsung author of L'Oreal's iconic 'because I'm worth it' tagline finally gets her due

#human-rights
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Meet the unstoppable Octowoman! LensCulture's greatest portraits in pictures

In the early 1970s, it was rare for women in Korea to have careers. My mother had to take care of not only my grandparents but also my younger uncles and aunts, as well as my older sister and me, while managing all the household chores. One day I asked my mum: If reincarnation exists, what would you want to be in your next life? She answered: I don't want to be born again.
Photography
#community-engagement
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago
Women in technology

Women Who Draw the Line: How Chalk Riot Is Paving the Way for Gender Equity in Public Art and Entrepreneurship

fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago
Women in technology

Women Who Draw the Line: How Chalk Riot Is Paving the Way for Gender Equity in Public Art and Entrepreneurship

fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

How Value-Based Pricing Can Harm Your Business | Entrepreneur

Value-based pricing has become something of a holy grail in the world of service businesses. Instead of charging by the hour, you price services based on their value.
Marketing
#social-media
Women in technology
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Pakistan TikTok star Sana Yousaf shot dead at home DW 06/03/2025

Sana Yousaf's murder has sparked concerns over the safety of online personalities, especially young women in Pakistan.
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago
Relationships

Woman Interviews Her Mom and Aunt About Marriage - and Their Brutally Honest Answers Go Viral

Women in technology
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Pakistan TikTok star Sana Yousaf shot dead at home DW 06/03/2025

Sana Yousaf's murder has sparked concerns over the safety of online personalities, especially young women in Pakistan.
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago
Relationships

Woman Interviews Her Mom and Aunt About Marriage - and Their Brutally Honest Answers Go Viral

#theatre
#community-support
fromColossal
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Challenging Gender Norms, a Bolivian Skateboarding Collective Celebrates Indigenous Style

fromColossal
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Challenging Gender Norms, a Bolivian Skateboarding Collective Celebrates Indigenous Style

fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

A Quietly Subversive Novel About Renewal on the Italian Riviera

Elizabeth von Arnim's work conveys the theme of true self-recognition versus social appearances, highlighting personal transformation and independence amidst societal expectations.
Books
#education
fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC parents

Here's how this Staten Island school is creating powerful career connections for students | In Class column

fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC parents

Here's how this Staten Island school is creating powerful career connections for students | In Class column

fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

This Women's-only Summer Camp in the French Countryside Went Viral-With a 10,000-person Waitlist

"I stayed at a women's-only summer camp at a château in the French countryside, and yes, it was as dreamy and magical as it sounds," Wolf said in the reel.
Travel
#fashion
Fashion & style
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 months ago

JNN D'RC: A Defiant Fashion Manifesto by Elodie Carstensen - KALTBLUT Magazine

JNN D'RC is a fashion collection that explores themes of power, femininity, and selfhood through the lens of historical inspiration.
Fashion & style
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Barbie's feet are getting flatter - here's what that means for real-world fashion: study

Barbie reflects changing fashion norms by transitioning from high heels to flat shoes, mirroring broader societal shifts in women's footwear choices.
Fashion & style
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 months ago

JNN D'RC: A Defiant Fashion Manifesto by Elodie Carstensen - KALTBLUT Magazine

JNN D'RC is a fashion collection that explores themes of power, femininity, and selfhood through the lens of historical inspiration.
Fashion & style
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Barbie's feet are getting flatter - here's what that means for real-world fashion: study

Barbie reflects changing fashion norms by transitioning from high heels to flat shoes, mirroring broader societal shifts in women's footwear choices.
#parenting
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I was raised in a strict religion that believed teaching girls about money was dangerous. It made my life difficult.

Empowering financial literacy is crucial for breaking generational barriers.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I was raised in a strict religion that believed teaching girls about money was dangerous. It made my life difficult.

Empowering financial literacy is crucial for breaking generational barriers.
#personal-growth
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Women

Why I travel solo and sober: 'The old me would have downed a glass of wine before sharing an Airbnb with strangers'

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Women

Why I travel solo and sober: 'The old me would have downed a glass of wine before sharing an Airbnb with strangers'

#gender-equality
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

Trump is strongarming companies elsewhere into cutting DEI. Those that cave in now will regret it later | Miriam Gonzalez Durantez

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

Trump is strongarming companies elsewhere into cutting DEI. Those that cave in now will regret it later | Miriam Gonzalez Durantez

fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

It Has Pockets!

Claire McCardell transformed American fashion by prioritizing women’s comfort, often facing resistance for her innovative ideas such as using wool for evening wear instead of satin.
Fashion & style
#reproductive-health
#community
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: Angel City takes stand against immigration raids as others stay silent

Angel City has grown defiant, dressing its players and new coach Alexander Straus in T-shirts that renamed the team "Immigrant City Football Club."
LA Dodgers
#domestic-violence
fromBustle
1 month ago

This Toy Mimics Oral Sex - & Honestly, It Might Be Better Than the Real Thing

The Womanizer Next redefines pleasure with its 3D Pleasure Air technology, adapting stimulation to create a personalized and dynamic experience akin to oral sex.
Gadgets
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago

New Tariffs Will Likely Deepen Economic Burdens for Women of Color - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

...there is so much chaos and uncertainty associated with Trump's policies and tariff policy in particular. This uncertainty makes it harder to maintain a stable economy.
Women in technology
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

All the Juicy Gossip From the Michelle Obama Podcast

"That's the thing that we as women - I think we struggle with, like, disappointing people. I mean, so much so that this year people were, you know, they couldn't even fathom that I was making a choice for myself, that they had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing."
Parenting
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

colorful aluminum panels ripple across TEN's house for women in bosnia-herzegovina

The House for Five Women defies conventional housing by embodying care, resilience, and collective authorship, offering a new model for cohabitation for women survivors.
Renovation
Podcast
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Alex Cooper reveals "extremely painful" moment that turned her to podcasting in new doc

The documentary highlights Alex Cooper's evolution from podcaster to media mogul.
It aims to empower women by sharing Cooper's personal journey and struggles.
#self-care
fromMadameNoire
1 month ago
Wellness

Boss Up And Breathe Deep -Women In Power Collective's 'Run The World Summit' Returns To NYC For A Weekend Of Power & Peace

Wellness
fromMadameNoire
1 month ago

Boss Up And Breathe Deep -Women In Power Collective's 'Run The World Summit' Returns To NYC For A Weekend Of Power & Peace

The Women In Power Collective hosts 'Run The World Summit' for empowerment and wellness, welcoming Black women, men, and allies to redefine success.
Women
fromYoga Journal
2 months ago

Is Your Menstrual Cycle Actually Connected to the Moon?

The new Outside+ app helps users track their menstrual cycles, connecting them to lunar phases and offering insights into self-care and fertility.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Music Legend Gloria Jones coming to Beckenhams Women's conference

As long as you have an idea, as long as you can create, you can stay afloat. It's having the confidence, knowledge, and experience to take that risk.
Women in technology
Black Lives Matter
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

She sued the Alexander brothers for rapes. Would she have to use her name?

The artist aims to hold powerful men accountable for their actions despite personal risks of public exposure.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The women of No Sex for Fish are survivors but their survival is precarious

"Our members are surviving with grace," says Justine Adhiambo Obura, the chairperson of No Sex for Fish. Despite the challenges, the cooperative continues to thrive.
US news
fromwww.90min.com
1 month ago

Chelsea Women announce first-ever official jewellery partner

Chelsea FC has made history by partnering with D.LOUISE as their first official jewellery partner, celebrating women's strength and resilience through stylish, durable designs.
Liverpool FC
Women
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Where All the Key Players on The Handmaid's Tale Wind Up in the Series Finale

The Handmaid's Tale concludes with June and her allies triumphantly overcoming Gilead's oppressive regime.
#philanthropy
fromNature
2 months ago

I apply my aquatic-science training to empower Tanzania's seaweed farmers

Growing up in inland Tanzania, I lived far from any large water bodies, let alone the ocean. When I first moved to the coast, to join the University of Dar es Salaam...
Agriculture
fromVulture
2 months ago

Sirens Series-Premiere Recap: Big Little Cult Vibes

"Devon and her black nail polish, having sent Simone countless frantic 'SIRENS!' texts that all went unanswered, can't believe her sister's nerve."
Relationships
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Risks create opportunities in the insurance sector

The insurance sector must adapt to emerging risks and leverage new technologies like AI and blockchain to create innovative insurance solutions.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

What is World Sevens Football?

The new World Sevens Football competition aims to elevate women's football, offering players a platform to showcase their talent and grow personal brands.
Soccer (FIFA)
European startups
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 months ago

I've helped hundreds of Americans move abroadhere are 5 of the most welcoming countries in Europe

Living abroad can be fulfilling, especially when aligning with one’s passions and a supportive community.
Women
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

I had to borrow money during my maternity leave I felt ashamed and humiliated'

New mothers are struggling financially due to low maternity pay, leading many to take on debt during their maternity leave.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

The women of 'The Chi' step up and take charge in season 7

In seasons 1-6, the women were propping up the men. This time, it's 'What do we do when it's time to take care of ourselves?' And we're gonna showcase that in a beautiful way.
Chicago Bulls
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

'Not Her First Rodeo' shines light on Elite Female Bull Riders

The series follows the Elite Lady Bull Riders, five remarkable women battling in and out of the arena, risking life and limb for a shot at a championship buckle.
Women in technology
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Britain's aid cuts will be catastrophic for women and girls | Letters

The UK government is jeopardizing women's support programs, undermining long-term progress and violating its values of inclusion and solidarity.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

GTA non-profit introduces women's cohort in construction training program | CBC News

The Construct program is expected to have around 270 participants total this year, says Emmy Kelly, chief operating officer of Blue Door.
Women in technology
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