By Ruth Rathblott, republished with permission Is there room in our conversations about diversity for disability? When I have asked whether people see me as diverse, the answer I usually get is related to my gender, not my limb difference. During a presentation I gave a couple...
By Tiffany Rucker, MBA Women and girls around the globe have had to fight for the right to receive an education. In some countries, the fight continues, as girls as young as 10 are married off too much older men for financial gain. Common wisdom once...
By Kendyl Lynch I’m a young female entrepreneur who is launching a new business thousands of miles from her hometown. My journey to open my fitness studio in Tampa is a dream come true. As I sit here writing this, I feel incredibly grateful and fortunate to...
By Pam Williams Pam (above, right) lost her wife, Marci (above, left), to cancer earlier this year; she’s sharing this new chapter of her journey, along with her pup Finn, via Facebook at Pam and Finn’s Journey through Grief - Year 1. We asked her permission...
By Jennifer Davis Dodd One of my best friends died suddenly on May 14, 2021. I was in an after-hours work meeting when my husband tried to call me. I declined the call and texted “in mtg.” He texted back: “911.” When I called him, sitting in...
By Dana Marlowe Little did Amazon Prime know that when they gifted I Support the Girls a van, we would turn it into a Vangina (above). Yes, you read that right. What else would a nonprofit that provides bras, pads and tampons name their van? Not only does...
By Communicare Domestic violence and cybersecurity are two issues that are more connected than you might think. Stay safe by following these valuable tech safety tips. 1. Adjust Your Social Media Settings By switching your accounts to private mode, you can help prevent others from viewing your personal...
By Tiffany Rucker, MBA The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on every sector, especially the public school system. For almost two years, schools and teachers have tried their best to educate our children while record numbers of students and staff members are under quarantine. At the...
By Tina Miller, Founder and Executive Director of Florida Recovery Schools of Tampa Bay, Inc. September is National Recovery Month, and we’re thrilled to spotlight the incredible work being done with youth in recovery! Victory High School is the first Recovery High School in Tampa Bay...
By Margarita Sarmiento When I was growing up, we had a nickname for my mom, Sanitaria. I was thinking about that just the other day, as I was putting together a bag of clothes to take to The Salvation Army. Let me back up. I’m Cuban. My...