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What It Means to Rest Without Earning It
There is a belief that lives inside most women I know, and it is one of the more expensive beliefs any of us carry. The belief is that rest must be earned....
Naghilia Desravines
Founder & CEO of WomELLE
Naghilia Desravines is the creator and lead trainer of Bloom, WomELLE’s emotional support and workforce readiness experience for women navigating pressure, transition, and responsibility. She facilitates guided group sessions that help women unpack emotional load, clarify decisions, and rebuild stability in both life and work.
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What Comes After You Finally Stop Performing
Here is something nobody warned me about. When you finally stop performing the version of yourself that you have been performing for most of your adult lif...
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How to Actually Rest When You Have Forgotten How
There is a moment that happens to a lot of women in the middle of a Saturday. The morning chores are done. The afternoon is open. No one needs anything imm...
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Women Do Not Need More Motivation. They Need Support.
There is a particular kind of advice that gets aimed at women, and it has been the same for decades. Push harder. Believe in yourself. Manifest the life yo...
WEFTS
Why We Limited The Voice of Industry to 50 Women
When we started planning The Voice of Industry Weekend, we had a choice to make about size. We could open it up. We could fill a hotel ballroom. We could s...
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The Voice of Industry Weekend
The Voice of Industry Weekend is an intentional three-day gathering for women who lead, build, and create across industries. It takes place May 29 to 31, 2...
Essays
The Year Everything Changed and No One Noticed
There is a particular kind of year that does not look like a turning point while you are living it. Nothing dramatic happens. No one dies. You do not lose...
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Understanding and Overcoming Unconscious Gender Bias in Business Settings
Navigating gender bias serves as a chronic emotional tax for women leaders in male-dominated business contexts, research shows. Facing prejudicial assumpti...
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Overcoming the “Likeability Trap”
“A man has to be Joe McCarthy to be called ruthless. All a woman has to do is put you on hold.” – Madeleine Albright The late Madeleine...
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Asking for What You Need
Asking for what we need—whether it’s a salary raise, flexible work options, or funding for a new business idea—can feel intimidating for women entrepreneur...
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Bouncing Back from Failure
Developing Resilience and Learning from Mistakes Using research in psychology and business, this article explores concrete strategies for cultivating...
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Black Women That Pave The Path And Shape Our Future
Black women in America are still underrepresented in the world of business. While we still have a long way to go, it’s imperative to recognize how far we h...
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