I have entered a contest to be sent to the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos 2010. Here is my video submission - am anxiously awaiting the judges’ decision on finalists. Wish me luck - and, please add comments and ratings if you’re so inclined. I will let you know if I am a [...]

Are you gutsy? Really? Time to prove it! Get ready for a food challenge, inspired by my recent trip to China.
On my trip, I made a commitment to myself that I would open my mind to whatever food that was put on my plate. Generally, I am not a fussy eater, but I can get [...]

by Vicki Flaugher, CEO SmartWoman Publishing
China is a magnificent place. I have just returned from a week long visit there on business and I am blown away! The beauty, history, hospitality, and generosity of the land and its people were enough to bring tears to my eyes. It was a life changing opportunity.
Since I see [...]

The last few weeks I have had the good fortune to attend several community events and they seem to have an overarching theme - moving beyond struggle and prejudice. As I shift my work and move more into woman empowerment advocacy and a bit away from pure business focus, I have had the good fortune [...]

I am bursting at the seams with excitement! I have been confirmed as one of the featured speakers at Jen Blackert’s upcoming Fearless Millionaire telesummit. My 2009 is coming fast and furious and being involved with this type of event is on my radar. I can’t wait!
Jen is the Attraction Diva, working as a successful [...]

Here is the latest release of stories about amazing female entrepreneurs and the challenges (and rewards) they experience in building and running their business. Enjoy!
Fione Tan in the Top 10 National Women Entrepreneurs Award 2008
PressZoom (press release) - Amsterdam,Netherlands
Fione Tan, President and CEO of eOneNet, is among the top 10 women entrepreneurs in the [...]

Here are some of the latest cool stories about women entrepreneurs all over the world. Enjoy!
Can the S&M Chicks pitch way to finals with sales-marketing savvy?
Edmonton Journal - Edmonton,Alberta,Canada
“Basically, the entire S&M Chicks show would be focusing on doing mini-makeovers for women entrepreneurs throughout Canada,” Duke explains. …
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Two Pinays [...]

I have had the pleasure recently to join a mastermind group and intend to join another. It has been a great experience so far and has already helped my focus, determination, and work output. I thought you might appreciate some resources to review this idea, to get you thinking about how you can benefit from [...]

I collect news stories about our sisters abroad and their challenges as well as their successes. Here are some of the the highlights that I felt you would enjoy.
Barriers still exist in accessing credit - Research
Ghana News - Accra,Ghana
Dr Egyir said it was the core objective of the study to document the current situation of [...]

by Vicki Flaugher, CEO of SmartWoman Guides in celebration of Blog Action Day to discuss poverty and it’s solutions.
Microfinancing, according to Wikipedia, refers to the provision of financial services to poor or low-income clients, including consumers and the self-employed. The term also refers to the practice of sustainably delivering those services.
More broadly, it refers to a [...]