Now that we’re in the heart of summer – and school summer vacation – many parents are left wondering how their children can best spend all of this free time! While some opt for camps to fill the summer months, philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, author of Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You…
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Dr. Rainbow Edwards-Barris: The Real Bow Johnson Shares Parenting Tips in New Book
If you’re huge fans of ABC’s black-ish, then you may be missing the show like we are. Well you’re in luck, because Dr. Rainbow Johnson can still grace us with her presence in book form. Her real life counterpart, Dr. Rainbow Edwards-Barris, wife of black-ish creator Kenya Barris, mother of 6, anesthesiologist and now author, has written a…
Let’s Get Real: Therapy Is Mom Self Care
Hi Moms- The summer months are finally here, and we get a welcomed break from the normal hustle and bustle of ‘mom-ing’ that happens during the school year to enjoy the fun of July and August. While you are fine-tuning the summer camp itinerary, weekend fun and vacation plans for your kids, be sure to…
Aida Yodites: Helping Girls Transition to Adulthood
One quote that you often hear parents say is, “Kids grow up too quickly.” One minute you’re bringing them home from the hospital and the next minute you’re shopping for training bras. Moms know the frustration that can come with choosing the right undergarments for a growing daughter. There’s a point that they’re not quite…
CEOMOM Book Club: Let Them Thrive By Katie Novak, EdD
Katie Novak, Ed.D. is a school administrator, mother of 4 and author. Katie wrote Let Them Thrive: A Playbook for Helping Your Child Succeed in School and in Life to help parents play an active role in their children’s education through informed partnerships with teachers, students and school administrators. Katie believes that all children are capable of…
Meet Celebrity Event Planner: Courtney Ajinca
Courtney Ajinca specializes in transforming her clients’ visions into exquisite affairs. As a celebrity event planner working with the likes of Rasheeda Frost to plan her store grand opening, Courtney creates events that are as adventurous for the guests as they are visually captivating. As much as Courtney loves to plan events, this NBA wife…
Coworking Space for Moms Is Changing How Corporate America Manages Maternity Leave
You’ve become a new mom for the first, second or third time and that dreaded moment is approaching, the end of your maternity leave. For most moms, transitioning back to work after having a baby is one of the toughest times in their lives. You’re dealing with sleep deprivation, an unpredictable schedule, hormonal imbalance and…
5 Ways Businesses Can Boost Profits And Sustainability With Diversity And Inclusion
Workplace diversity is gaining momentum. LinkedIn’s 2018 Global Recruiting Trends report found 78 percent of the US companies surveyed are focusing on diversity. The three top reasons identified by companies were to improve corporate culture, elevate company performance and to better represent their customers. And further research shows companies with more diverse workforces see increasing…
When Stymied By Corporate World, Women Soar As Entrepreneurs
When corporate America’s legendary glass ceiling blocks their road to success, some women decide to take a different route. Their solution: Become their own boss. “In so many cases when women start out in the corporate world, they find their talents and insights are undervalued,” says Andi Simon, a corporate anthropologist and author of On the…
Kids4Community Raises Thousands for Detained Children
Kids4Community, a 501c3 non profit, raised thousands of dollars to help detained children while cleaning up the oceanfront. Hundreds of volunteers joined Kids4Community over the past weekend, to help kids separated by their families, while doing community work. For every pound of trash collected, the organization donated $50 for kids that are affected by immigration…