In true modern fashion, these books redefine femininity while also restructuring our ideas of female beauty and women in the workforce. Examining the modern woman and the ways our culture has grown since the first and second waves of feminism helps us envision where we’ll be in the future. Check out some current writers who are shaping the future for …
Women have used literature to break through male dominated fields for centuries. The first documented account of a female-published work in English is from Anne Bradstreet in the 17th century. However, Plato raved of Greek poet Sappho, one of the first feminist writers from the 6th century BCE. Through classic works of literature and contemporary memoir-style books, women have made …
Written by Jayne Madigan The woman who inspired me the most is my aunt, Margaret Grove. In her late 40’s, after raising four children and going through a difficult divorce, she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a lawyer. She went to law school and graduated at the top of her class, later becoming a very successful attorney in …
The concept of coworking spaces is relatively new, but they are popping up near every major city around the world. As more professionals are branching off into their own business or freelancing, coffee shops and offices are becoming crowded and boring. Coworking spaces offer a variety of plans, making them affordable for any budget. But another perk of this concept …
As an advocate for our community, it’s no surprise Jen Young, executive director of Impact46 knows powerful women in Lawrenceville. She recently had the opportunity to tell the story of Marlene Taylor-Crawford – an educator, counselor, and President of United Ebony Society. Use the link below to read more about Marlene and her impact on our community’s history. “Difference Maker” …
Ahh, February – the month of love – you were so so kind to us! With multiple events going on at Cornerstone this month, we hope you found one of them to take part in. But if you couldn’t, here’s what you have to catch up on. Here’s What You Missed: Love Your Finances – This Lunch and Learn brought …
By Justin Ehrhardt Now that February is wrapping up, you may be two months behind on your goals! Let’s be honest, we are still writing “2018” on our papers so it is not too late to start over and get on a good path for the remaining 10 months of 2018…. I mean 2019. Most people have given up their …
The best way for our children to learn proper money management is to start teaching them at a young age. Because this practical skill is not taught in most schools, the best way they’ll learn and understand money is through you. As a parents, you have the advantage of teaching hands-on lessons and showing them through living the lessons out. …
When you hear Dave Ramsey, you know a serious money talk is on its way – which we all need at some point in our lives. I originally discovered Ramsey a few years ago when my parents bought one of his books. At the time, I was early into my college career and completely ignored their concerns about managing and …
Written by Samantha Proctor As an adult, I expect to have great personal finance management and skills. However, the reality is that I hate it. This is the one responsibility that really bums me out. Shopping is my weakness and that’s not changing anytime soon. But thankfully (and for my husband’s sake) I’ve been introduced to some fun tools that …
