Women Who Rock
Olympian Confesses – “I Was Terrified”
The photo above clearly depicts a happy, beautiful young woman. Her engagement ring gleaming, it’s clear she is content and in love. If you don’t recognize her, let me refresh your memory. This is what she looked like 16 years ... Read More »
A Season of “Firsts” for Women
On Friday, the world watched as London kicked off the 2012 Summer Olympics. Around the world, breath was taken away and tears were shed at the incredible symbolism and phenomenally moving live creation of this year’s Olympic torch. We watched ... Read More »
Christie Hefner – More Than Her Father’s Daughter
When you introduce yourself to a crowd and your last name is Hefner, it’s hard to distinguish yourself from your famous father and his equally famous brand. But the daughter of Hugh Hefner has spent her life doing just that ... Read More »
The Real Voice of the Female Athlete
Sometimes you see a video, hear a commercial on the radio, or see an ad in print and it stops you in your tracks. That’s what this Nike video did for me recently. Here, Nike juxtaposes the voices and images ... Read More »
Are you a Sheryl or a Marissa?
Similarities abound when it comes to tech superstar women Sheryl Sandberg and Marissa Mayer. They both worked for Google, they’re both incredibly well known in Silicon Valley, they are both pioneers – but that’s where the similarities (and seemingly, the ... Read More »
Ann Curry Exits Today Show
After weeks of speculation, Ann Curry finally made the announcement today that she is leaving her position as co-anchor on the Today Show. She tells viewers in this video that NBC has given her a “fancy new title” and that ... Read More »
Sheryl Sandberg Breaks the Facebook Board Ceiling
It’s no secret that Career Girl Network loves Sheryl Sandberg. We’ve recommended her famed TED Talk, taken her “killer career advice,” and applauded her openness about leaving the office at 5:30pm. Of course, then, the entire Career Girl Network is ... Read More »
2 Major Nuggets for Insane Productivity with Melissa Foster Cook
I first heard about the incredible Melissa Foster Cook through one of her coaching clients. After a quick Google search, I realized there were certain synchronicities I couldn’t ignore with this phenomenal woman. She was new to Chicago (me too), ... Read More »
Career Advice from Fortune 500 Women CEOs
As a part of Fortune’s cataloging of companies and leaders, they recently released “Career Advice” from women who lead these behemoths. Here’s are links to each of the pieces of advice, and a few snippets of our favorites here at ... Read More »
Fun Facts: The Daily Show….Created by Women!
Millions of people watch The Daily Show…..daily. And you might think that Jon Stewart was the show’s creator, but he’s not. Hearken back to 1996, when The Daily Show was hosted by Craig Kilborn and you might recall that Jon ... Read More »
