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Strong female role-model for children?
I received this question from Tom who is trying to find some role models for his girlfriend's daughter...…
Never say “grow a pair”
Let me just say up front that we will be referring to body parts in this article. If…
Yes, I Am a Rocket Scientist!
I discovered astronomy when I was in fifth grade. It was the International Geophysical Year and I found…
Boy refuses to wrestle girl, cites religious beliefs
A high school boy forfeited a tournament match to a girl yesterday, claiming "As a matter of conscience…
Stand Against the Objectification of Women in the NFL
This came to me from one of my mailing lists and I think it deserves some attention... It's…
Meet Firefighter Caroline Clift
Meet Caroline Clift, a 21 years old Boston resident who is in the process of becoming a firefighter.…
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Readers share the times they were told they couldn't, and what they did next.
Planted My Seeds + Became a Fitness Entrepreneur
Lots of young girls are insecure about their body. In fact, it’s normalized, and confidence is taboo. From…
Drumbitious
I am an Iraqi woman that came to the united states to study my second masters degree in…
How To Find Motivation After The Loss Of A Loved One
Perhaps, one of the hardest things to do in life is finding motivation to move on after you…
Ice Skating Movie – An exercise in trusting myself
Hi! My name is Maddison Bullock, I am the writer and producer of a new independent Ice Skating…
Changing the world through business
Hi, My name is Sofia, and I’m a Portuguese woman entrepreneur. I created a shoe brand called Josefinas.…
I wasn’t allowed on my school’s lacrosse team!!
I've been playing lacrosse since I was about 3 years old, and I've loved it ever since. When…
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Planted My Seeds + Became a Fitness Entrepreneur
Lots of young girls are insecure about their body. In fact, it’s normalized, and confidence is taboo. From…
Drumbitious
I am an Iraqi woman that came to the united states to study my second masters degree in…
How To Find Motivation After The Loss Of A Loved One
Perhaps, one of the hardest things to do in life is finding motivation to move on after you…
Ice Skating Movie – An exercise in trusting myself
Hi! My name is Maddison Bullock, I am the writer and producer of a new independent Ice Skating…
Changing the world through business
Hi, My name is Sofia, and I’m a Portuguese woman entrepreneur. I created a shoe brand called Josefinas.…
I wasn’t allowed on my school’s lacrosse team!!
I've been playing lacrosse since I was about 3 years old, and I've loved it ever since. When…