When I set out to build my business in the travel industry, I knew there had to be a philanthropic approach. Going back as far as I can remember —…
8 Dedications to Women, for Women’s History Month
Be proud and be aware. Image from Flickr Creative Commons user jnyemb. It seems that every day, every week, every month is aimed at awareness. Pink Hijab Day. African-American History…
Tightrope Feminism: Palatable vs. Pushy
Feminism feels like a tightrope; it’s time to dive off. Image from theblueroomblog.org. I was recently reminded of the conservative nature of the town I live in. In preparing me…
The B-Word: Why we still use it, and why we should stop
“Bitch” has taken on countless meanings, but is it really a reflection of something deeper? Image from wallpapers.rs. I had one of Those Moments the other day, driving into work…
The Question of the Solo Female
There’s a theory in feminist philosophy that argues that the world and women have been conceptualized in relation to men. Simone de Beauvoir put it best when she said, “Man…