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In 1 year, 1 woman got married, pregnant, and founded her own company

Selena and Khary Cuffe got married in 2005 and went into business together. Their company, Heritage Link Brands, grew out of a conversation the couple had while Selena was in South Africa, and wine imported by the business is now available at 1,000 retailers...

Published 10 Jan 2012 9:44 AM by Karen Moran
Why women need to break the rules to make it big in business

Women tend to follow the rules, but breaking them every once in a while is necessary to get ahead, writes Barbara Apple Sullivan. But while pushing the limits can lead to success, it's important to have values you adhere to and to take calculated...

Published 4 Nov 2011 11:40 AM by Karen Moran
Help Kids Make Their Mark On The World - Help Them Make A Difference!

As a strong believer in the role community service plays in helping young people enhance their education and contribute to society, I’d like to invite you and your family to join me and my family and participate in a program that is very close to...

Published 12 Oct 2011 10:07 PM by HeyJK

Filed under: Passions, Tween, Volunteering
The End of Whining

“There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.” – Madeline Albright I went to two sessions at SXSW yesterday that offered lessons from whining. One session was predicated on bias against women in comedy...

Published 22 Mar 2011 2:55 AM by christanyc

Filed under: Passions
Remembering To Whom We Owe Thanks

Reprinted from Christa in New York: Curating a Creative Life “I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers.” ~ Claude Monet “The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you.” ~ John E. Southard...

Published 28 Feb 2011 4:55 PM by christanyc

Filed under: Friendship, Spiritually, Relationship
Aubree Phillips dream of opening a mobile clothing boutique

All through college, Aubree Phillips worked toward her dream of opening a clothing boutique. But rather than sink $100,000 into a physical store in a weak economy, Phillips partnered with a friend to launch Fringe and Lace , a "traveling boutique"...

Published 16 Feb 2011 9:44 AM by Karen Moran

Filed under: shopping party, fringe and lace, Aubree Phillips
From the firehouse to the dog park

Is it ironic her name is Jane? Jane Angelich says her business idea was born as she observed the way her husband, a firefighter, could use multiple tools attached to his belt with retractable lines. Her big idea: Why not apply the same concept to a dog...

Published 8 Feb 2011 9:21 AM by Karen Moran

Filed under: supercollar, retractable dog collar, built in dog collar, jane, dog
Seniors are ready to rock -- the business world, that is

As Americans' life expectancy continues to increase, it stands to reason that more people will start a business late in life, writes Gladys Edmunds. Increasing health care costs and other expenses are just part of the motivation. "[B]eing an...

Published 1 Feb 2011 10:28 AM by Karen Moran

Filed under: older americans, seniors in the workforce
Run for Life

It may sound like a strange thing to be passionate about, but back in 2008, I got it into my head that I would run the Gate River Run (a 15K race that takes place in Jacksonville, FL). Prior to making this somewhat random decision, the furthest I'd...

Published 10 Jan 2011 5:03 PM by musesfled
Tory Burch - In Support of Women Entrepreneurs

I love fashion. And I'm a huge fan of Tory Burch . I mean what's not to love about her signature ballet flats named after her mother Reva?!? But as for woman entrepreneur - for some silly reason I just never put two and two together. Until I read...

Published 20 Oct 2010 7:28 PM by Karen Moran

Filed under: female entrepreneur, working mother, microfinance, woman entrepreneur, small business, tory burch
Cake decorating class brings me closer to daughter

My daughter and I are taking a cake decorating class on Sunday afternoons in February at JoAnn Fabrics. It was part of my New Year's resolution to find new things for her to try and for us to do together. It has been a lot of fun (and a lot of work...

Published 22 Feb 2010 9:07 AM by Lisa Beatty
I LOVE Christmas Cookies

Christmas is my favorite time to bake. I love finding recipes and making new Christmas cookies. Plus, they are an inexpensive gift for friends, family and co-workers. Ultimate Sugar Cookies Layered Mint Fudge Chewy Molasses-Spice Cookies Spritz Cookies...

Published 30 Nov 2009 3:51 PM by Monica
Horror Films... Love Them or Hate Them?

I get really into scary movies. Let me rephrase that.... I LOVE scary movies. With Halloween just behind us, and a lot of new horror flicks still in the theaters, this is one of my favorite times of year. Some movies I couldn't wait to see, and others...

Published 4 Nov 2009 8:37 PM by Kara Czerniak
Can You Be Planned and Fun at the Same Time?

What do you do when your idea of a fun trip is one that is planned and organized so you don’t forget to do anything you want to do and your significant other’s idea of a fun trip is one that has absolutely no plans at all? For my birthday...

Published 7 Oct 2009 5:05 PM by Brooke O'Brien
Creating Photo Keepsakes

Many Janes have asked "What to do with all my pictures?" I'm one of them. I take a camera with me everywhere so not to miss a single moment of my daughters life. I love pictures that capture her personality, her first time doing things and...

Published 6 Oct 2009 8:29 AM by Monica

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