It’s official. Our society has screwed up self-care. Don’t believe me? Do a quick Pinterest search. You’ll be inundated with perfectly staged, beautifully filtered photos of organic hand-poured soy candles, impeccably decorated acai bowls, and robe clad women sipping bubbly at a lavish spa day. Of course, I want an eight-hour spa day followed by a glass of champagne. That sounds lovely.
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Sojourner Truth was an abolitionist and women's rights activist who dedicated her life to improving others'. She's most famous for her "Ain't I a Woman?" given at the Ohio Women's Rights Convention in 1851.
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Our "Because of Her" video series highlights the very real and impactful ways that strong women shape our lives. Here, Kiersten talks about the impact Women of Cincy co-founder, Chelsie Walter, and her very first boss, Robin Donovan, have had on her life.
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Leah Stewart is a novelist, with six published books and a 10-year history in Cincinnati. Her newest book, What You Don’t Know About Charlie Outlaw, will be released March 27.
We talked about her latest book, the weird career of writing, perspective on place, and her lovably eccentric neighborhood of Northside. Our conversation unraveled in her office at the University of Cincinnati, where she is head of the English department.
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Cary was a 19th century poet whose work was recognized by prominent authors such as Edgar Allen Poe.
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“No race can afford to neglect the enlightenment of its mothers.” –Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
This quote was perfectly fitting on the cover of the program for the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center’s “Our Foremothers” history presentation. On March 15, the midpoint of Women’s History Month, we gathered inside the museum for an evening of celebration and to honor women in our history who are often overlooked.
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A group gathered at The Space Community Workplace on Friday, March 9 to discuss must-have tools for small businesses. We each shared the one app we cannot live without, which included Google Suite, Trello, Asana, Evernote, and Dropbox.
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Jenna Shaifer’s warmth and positivity make it easy to see why Ombré Gallery attracts customers from all over the world. But the success didn’t happen overnight. She told us about her journey from being an intern for Donna Karan to relocating to Cincinnati to opening her own small business.
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On a rainy morning, we sat down with Morgan Owens, entrepreneur and founder of Curvy Cardio. Morgan brought her own sunshine to the conversation as she spoke about helping young women boost their self-esteem and empowering them to be better every day.
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“Today I was introduced to a new kind of love,” author Grecia Chasteen read aloud to an attentive audience. “A love that I’ve heard about and wished upon a star for.”
Read MoreOhio native Frances Dana Gage was an active women’s rights activist, abolitionist, author and mother of eight.
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Many times as an after school coordinator, “F*** it. I’ll do it” meant interrupting the usual narrative. When I had a group of third grade girls who prided themselves on being mean girls, it meant bringing them together in a sister circle; showing them the beauty and worth in themselves and one another; and teaching them how to build and sustain friendships with one another that could last lifetimes.
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On International Women’s Day and throughout the following weekend, Cincinnati made it known that women damn well deserve to be celebrated. We sent our team to events all over the city to capture the wealth of art, education, generosity, music, and – it wouldn’t be a Cincinnati celebration without it – beer.
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Our "Because of Her" video series highlights the very real and impactful ways that strong women shape our lives. Here, Chelsie talks about how her mother, stepmother, and first boss helped to influence who she is today
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People don’t always find it easy to reveal their true selves. Singer-songwriter Lauren Eylise, on the other hand, welcomes you with a smile and vivid stories. She’s expressive as she spills her convictions and details new music that’s on the way. We’re huddled in one of her favorite spots in Over-the-Rhine, 1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab.
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The percentage of African American women in this industry is incredibly low. Though technology is looked at as one of the most innovative and rapidly growing industries, it remains stagnant in regard to diversity and inclusion.
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Clothing is a part of our everyday lives. Aside from being an instrument of modesty, it is a form of self-expression. We’re often quick to judge someone based on their choice of apparel because our style is a public statement about who we are. For many of us, shopping is our favorite stress-relieving activity. We all love a little bit of retail therapy, which is understandable. But our shopping habits can have detrimental consequences. Have you ever thought about where your clothes come from?
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