
Single Working Women’s Day – August 4
Founded by Barbara Payne in 2006, Single Working Women’s Day is observed annually on August 4 to recognize and celebrate single career women, who play a vital role in shaping the world around us - yet are often left out of mainstream ...

Landing Your First Comms Job: What No One Tells You (But Should)
At 21 years old, fresh off graduation from a small liberal arts college in Iowa, I became the Communications Coordinator for a New York State Assembly Member. I was simultaneously overjoyed, relieved, scared, and experiencing an extreme case of impostor ...

Purpose, Partnership, and the Power of Care
“We're really in a moment of people having to reinvent, redefine, rediscover themselves. Our world changes so dramatically that I think it's helpful for us all to remember that there's no deadline and it isn't over. We'll keep finding things ...

The Integration Challenge: What Work-Life Really Looks Like at the Top
A few months ago, I brought my 4-year-old son to the Forbes office for the first-time ever for “Take Your Kid to Work Day,” an event I helped organize. To be honest, I wasn’t going to because I thought he ...

In Your Ears – Why Podcasts Are a Game Changer for Brand Storytelling
According to Statista (2024), over 500 million people worldwide now listen to podcasts, a number that continues to grow each year. Podcasts have evolved from a niche hobby into a mainstream activity, becoming a trusted and personal form of communication ...

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & WELLNESS – CAMERA-READY CONFIDENCE: POLISHING YOUR ON-SCREEN PRESENCE
When I was first asked to serve as a spokesperson for an organization, my initial thought was, “Well, I have always wanted to be on TV…” quickly followed by, “But wait…how do I actually do this?” Thankfully, I had six ...