Do you remember when you were an infant and someone said to you, “Use your words. Come on, use your words!” Well, you probably don’t remember someone saying this to you, but if you are a parent, aunt
By Jennifer S. Wilkov, Founder, Speak Up Women Conference Your voice is one of your biggest assets. It informs others. It expresses desire, hope, fear, happiness, sadness and other emotions. More importantly, it tells people who you are
What if you could not wash your face and hands, brush your teeth, take a shower, or drink clean water? What would your life be like? For 780 million people across the planet, this is their daily
Today, on International Women’s Day 2016, I ask you, “Why bother speaking up?” As we celebrate women everywhere and continue to work for equality for women across the globe, there is something central about the progress women have
Guest Post from Victoria Moran, Keynote Speaker at the Speak Up Women Conference It can take courage to speak out – whether for your rights, your opinions, or for something in which you believe deeply and know that not
Guest Post from Karen Cahn, Panelist, Speak Up In Your Community Panel at the Speak Up Women Conference When I was going through a divorce, I turned to the Internet to find solace, shared experience and
Guest Post from Kathy Zucker, Panelist, Speak Up In Your Community Panel at the Speak Up Women Conference Taking risks. Speaking up. Sharing information. What do all of these things have in common? Conversation. Every single person wants to be
Guest Post from Kelly Keenan Trumpbour, Founder of See Jane Invest and Moderator, Speak Up for Financing Panel at the Speak Up Women Conference I’m an angel investor, which means companies directly ask for my money. Because I work with
Guest Post from Jeanne Sullivan, Co-Founder of StarVest Partners and Panelist, Speak Up for Financing Panel at the Speak Up Women Conference Three important places where your VOICE really counts: In the Workplace: This past year I was invited