The Womens Conference
The Nations Premier Forum For Women
Family + Friends
Unavailable or Impractical Men What's the Appeal?
By Paige Nesbitt
A couple of months ago, while on vacation, I used the time to slow down my mind and reflect on a few factors in life -- health, job and relationships. All of my reflections were quite pleasant until I arrived at relationships – and there is the quandary...
My Teenage Mom & Me
By Kristy Campbell
Teen pregnancy is hot in Hollywood right now. MTV’s 16 and Pregnant, ABC’s The Secret Life of An American Teenager, and Fox’s Glee all showcase the topic. But I have a real issue with giving teenage motherhood an air of intrigue. It isn’t based on moral or religious bias, it’s based on the fact that I’m the child of teenage parents...
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Health + Fitness
10 Questions To Ask Your Doctor
By Jody Smith from EmpowHER.com
Doctor's appointments have been known to provoke some anxiety on occasion, but remember -- you are a key player in your own wellbeing. Before you doctor’s appointment, here are a few things you’ll want to do...
Read MoreChilled Avocado Cucumber Soup A "Skinny" Summertime Recipe
By Kim Barnouin
Avocados and cucumbers are in season, and what better way to get your healthy fats than a flavorful and untraditional “chilled” bowl of soup? You may never heat up soup again...
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
4 cucumbers, peeled and seeded
2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled...
Welcome to our kitchen table where we empower, educate and inspire one another.
Architects of Change
4 Ways to Give Back (& Get Ahead) This Summer
By Jenni Luke
Many businesses have “summer Fridays” or reduced hours during the summer months. Seize the opportunity created by a relaxed summer workplace environment to volunteer. Volunteering can be a great way to build your professional skills while benefitting those around you...
Read MoreInspiring Kids To Get Involved
By Lisa Miller
How do you inspire children to be involved in community service?
I am the mother of three active boys, ranging from 12 to 16. They get good grades, have lots of friends, participate in sports and play musical instruments...
Tip of Day
115"Change doesn't happen overnight. It starts with the desire, then one small step in the right direction."
PAULA DEEN Celebrity Cook, Entrepreneur, Author
Work + Money
Have a Business Idea? 7 Questions to Ask Yourself
By Carrie Lacy
I first learned of Ariane de Bonvoisin at The Women’s Conference last year. I was attending her seminar and was extremely impressed. The energy she had permeated the room and gave me strength. At the end of the session they announced that she was having a contest to help one person start their dream business...
Read MoreThe Value of a Mentor & How to Find One
By Reena De Asis
Invest in your professional future by building a relationship with someone who is more experienced than you and who is willing to share that experience – a mentor.
Mentors can offer advice, ideas and contacts, and they can help you create a roadmap to your dreams...
Read MoreLife Balance
Silence the Critics in Your Head 3 Pointers
By Frances C. Jones Although “Innocent until proven guilty” is the law of the land, I find many women more than willing to judge—and convict-- themselves of daily crimes of incompetence, inefficiency and general disorganization without ever hiring a defense counsel to speak on their behalf, much less consulting a jury of their peers. I will take one of my typical days as a case in point. Even when I wake at five, take the dog to the park, lead a conference call...
What Would You Do With an Extra Hour in Your Day?
What would you do with an extra hour in your day? Click through to watch Conference speakers Tory Johnson, Dr. Oz, Seane Corn, Dr. Christiane Northrup and others share their ideas on what they'd do with that exta time.