Science, Technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are all industries that are vital to our civilization. And the need for more women in all of these fields is by no means a new need or desire. The things women bring to the table are invaluable and it’s no wonder that so many orgs like SheHeroes are […]
Sometimes no matter how hard we try certain things still manage top seep into our lives through the cracks. Despite the positive messages we try to send and the things we try to ban in our homes, as our SheHeroes get older they still are exposed to TV. Friends, schoolmates and older kids. Unfortunately we […]
Though we may do our best to expose our SheHeroes and Heroes to inspiring images, gender barrier busting SheHeroes from history and anything that may help them strive to be more than what the media says they can be, sometimes the best sources of inspiration come from out of nowhere.
Almost a year ago on the blog we posted about new standards being set in Britain to hold magazine and advertisers accountable for the images they publish in advertising campaigns. As the amount of digital enhancement and photo shopping continues to increase the need for accountability has become even more important. Which is why in […]
One of the great things about social media is the amazing ability to constantly connect with people and other organizations that share a similar mission as SheHeroes. We also get the chance to hear inspiring and uplifting stories of SheHeroes from all over the world, all walks of life, and of all ages. Sometimes those […]
One of my favorite mythological creatures has always been the Phoenix. Some of you not familiar with Greek mythology may actually recognize the Phoenix as Professor Dumbledore’s pet bird, Fawkes in the Harry Potter series. Professor Dumbledore gives the easiest and most basic description of a Phoenix when he explains, “Phoenixes burst into flame when […]
We’ve already had our first book fair of the school year. We love books in our house and always look forward to the book fairs we have throughout the year in the school library. Though honestly I have to admit sometimes my kids are drawn to stuff that has the familiar logos and names on […]
I read a story that seemed so conflicting 1950s yet totally understandable in this day and age; the publicly funded Nailsea School in Britain is creating a stir this year by outright banning skirts. That’s right, skirts. This falls in line with a similar ban made two years banning trousers put out by a label […]
Don’t call me princess. I know wrapped in my adorable pink blanket and dressed in my cute pink onesie, it’s easy to make that mistake. It’s easy to call me princess. But don’t. I am so much more than a little pink doll with a pink perfect smile. I am so much more than sugar […]
Microsoft Corp. recently announced the results of two national surveys conducted by Harris Interactive that looked at how to inspire the next generation of Doctors, Scientists, Software Developers and Engineers. One survey looked at college students who are currently pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) while the second looked at parents of […]
