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Funny, You Don’t Look Like a Courier: Women in Business Video Series
Lorena is not the typical courier-company CEO. The shy, small in stature daughter of immigrants started off in the industry as a part-time teen receptionist.
Travelpalooza
After more than a year cooped up in our homes, those of us with wanderlust have been dreaming of the moment when it would be safe to travel again....
The Girl Scout Network's Campfire Chats
We invite you to join the Girl Scout Network for two incredible upcoming Campfire Chats! Monday, May 24, 2021 | 7:00pm-8:00pm ETSetting Long-Term...
Viola Davis On Life in Poverty, Reminds Herself She's Not Poor Anymore
Viola Davis may be one of Hollywood's biggest stars, but she hasn't forgotten where she came from — or what she's been through. The star of Ma R...
Financial Literacy Month - Tips for Growing and Managing Your Bank Account
Financial literacy is the key to growing and managing your bank account, but with various elements at play, knowing where to start when it comes t...
Protecting Mother Earth
A 2018 UN report warned that, as relates to climate change, we had until 2030 to make drastic changes to avoid irreversible negative consequen...
April Foolishness: Teachable Moments From Memorable Gaffes
We've all made memorable mistakes and embarrassing gaffes that still make us cringe. But what did we learn from those moments of foolishness...
International Women's Day Events Guide
Women have been fighting for recognition for centuries, but International Women's Day has a history that dates back to at least 1857, when on March...
Women's History Month
March is, of course, Women's History Month — the first since a global pandemic that has disproportionately impacted women around the world. In a...
A Women-Led Mission in Tennessee to Help Immigrants Hit Hard by the Pandemic
More than a million immigrants arrive in the U.S. every year, with tens of thousands landing at the southern border in search of safety and prosper...
Galentine's Day
What was once a celebratory day on a fictional TV sitcom has emerged, like Festivus before it, as a very real day, spawning a legion of loyal follo...
15 Stories for Black History Month
Black History Month starts today — the first BHM since the loud calls for social justice this past summer. The murder of George Floyd in 2020 cat...
Healthy Recipes to Start the Year Off Right
We're all under tremendous stress. This past year has been a year like no other, and we're still battling a pandemic, climate change, and political...
Women Made Up 100% of the Jobs Lost in December
While the COVID-19 pandemic has proved to be catastrophic for so many people and families, one of the most impacted groups has been women — spec...
What Comes Next?
On this page, you'll find all of the posts in CircleAround's month-long January series in which we asked writers to explore the topic, "What comes...
7 New Things to Do in 2021
Has there been a year in recent memory that we were so glad to see in the rearview mirror? Here's how to be proactive and make things different in 2021.
New Year, New You
On this page, you'll find all of the posts in CircleAround's month-long January series in which we asked writers to explore the topic "New Year, New You."
5 Ways Gift Giving Is Different in 2020
Gift giving is obviously rewarding when you're the gift giver — and it's not too bad to be on the receiving end of a gift, either. But the gift-g...
7 Ways to Survive the Holidays with Kids
Getting through the past 10 months has been a marathon. And things are going to be a bit tougher in the ensuing weeks, as most of the country prepa...
5 DIY Ways to Live More Sustainably (and Save Money, Too!)
If you’ve never heard of the zero-waste movement, it might seem daunting, strange, or unbelievable. I first encountered the phrase when I read an...
Eavesdrop on Powerful Women Leaders Engaged in Lives of Public Service
Enjoy this lively and insightful conversation amongst these groundbreaking women, featuring successful female executives discussing women’s role...
Celebrate Kindness on World Kindness Day and Learn How to Spread Kindness in All Areas of Life
This post is part of a partnership between CircleAround, Tinkergarten, and Kindness.org. The focus of the partnership is on the importance and impa...
She Left the Beatles, Now She’s Solo: Women in Business Video Series
In this final episode of Women in Business, we watch Annie progress from a cancer sufferer launching a new business to a confident, inventive entrepreneur.
A Big Risk Takes Off: Women in Business Video Series
Lorena, the CEO of an L.A. courier-company, is ready for her master class, as she prepares to court clients in the burgeoning medical industry. (WATCH)
This Girl Scout Alum Isn’t ‘Bossy’ — But She Is a Boss
Andrea Stevenson Conner makes no apologies for her fierce advocacy for women leadership in the workplace. Echoing an observation made by others, su...
How to Navigate Virtual Learning with Your Child
This post is part of a series of video conversations between CircleAround and our partners, the Boston Children’s Hospital and Center on Media an...
How to Digitally Parent Your Children on Social Media
This post is part of a series of video conversations between CircleAround and our partners, the Boston Children’s Hospital and Center on Media...
Cancer Made Me a Leader: Women in Business Video Series
Annie had a tough but rewarding life before cancer. Her focus was her loving husband and her business, in which she coached the underserved to become job ready.
Free to Be You and Me
Digital P.E. and Its Positive Effects on Mental Health
Fighting Cancer with Glamour: Women in Business Video Series
Annie, a Native American entrepreneur, is, with the loving support of her husband, battling Stage 3 cancer. Now, she's hoping to grow a new business, catering t
How to Navigate a Male-Dominated Industry: Women in Business Video Series
In spite of her success, Lorena admits to her business coach that, as a woman in a male-dominated industry, she sometimes struggles with her confidence.
How Did These Women Become Tech Leaders? Tune in to Hear Them Tell You All About it!
Join us on October 23rd from 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm ET (12:00PM PT/ 1:00 PM MT / 2:00 PM CT) for a live and insightful conversation amongst these groundbreaking
Back-to-School and the Age of Virtual Learning
Understanding What You Watch, Read, and Listen To
This post is part of a series of video conversations between CircleAround and our partners, the Boston Children’s Hospital and Center on Me...
Stitching a New Garment for Gender Equality
This was supposed to be a year of celebration for women. In the United States, it is the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, gr...
Unstoppable Annie: Women in Business Video Series
Annie never really knew her parents. Her father, an alcoholic, was never around. Her mother, a drug addict, was similarly unavailable. When she went to live wit
From Part-Time Receptionist to CEO: Women in Business Video Series
Lorena started off in the courier business in Los Angeles when she was 17 as a part-time receptionist. By the time she was 24, she was CEO of her own company.
Women in Business: A New CircleAround Original Video Series
Running your own business is a challenge. But doing so as a woman in a male-dominated world during a pandemic? There are so many talented women out there, who
Changing the World Before Reaching Adulthood
Two Gold Award Girl Scouts headline a panel at the United Nations, showcasing the change-making capabilities of young people.
Watch an Intimate Conversation Between Powerful Women Leaders in Sports
Hosted by Tami Erwin, CEO of Verizon Business, and featuring Lisa Baird, Commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League, this engaging panel shared insight
Appreciating Ants on a Log
Imagine being the first person to put ants on a log. You know, not a naturist but the person who put peanut butter on her celery and then — madne...
Mom Creates Legacy Foundation After Death of Daughter
Aspiring chef Lydia Ann Wright showed signs of being a successful entrepreneur even when she was in high school. It was then that she started cre...
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Learn the Secrets to Handling Large Financial Responsibilities — from the Female Experts
Watch the replay of an enlightening conversation amongst high-level female executives sharing great advice and their secrets to success.
Getting Your Money in Order: Interest Rates and Loans
With a recession looming ahead, many women have questions about loans and interest rates. Is this a good time to try to reduce interest on college loans?
The Benefits of Flexibility: Cali Williams Yost
Cali Williams Yost is an internationally recognized flexible-workplace strategist and futurist. She is the founder and CEO of the Flex + Strategy Group.
The 101 on 401(k)s
Navigating the financial and economic repercussions of the times that we're living in means we need good advice and guidance on the best financial...
From STEM Star to Mechanical Engineer
This post is part of a series in which we put the spotlight on Gold Award Girl Scouts and their achievements. Hadiya Harrigan, of the Girl Scout...
Watch Women Titans of Media Share Their Secrets to Success!
The CircleAround team is thrilled to bring you these rare, honest, and open conversations between amazing women who have reached the top of their f...
Visit Our Inspiration Wall
During these unprecedented times, it is critical to share and spread kindness whenever possible. We want to do just that and recognize all of the...
Welcome to CircleAround!
CircleAround is an online destination for women, offering inspiring, thought-provoking, and useful content to help you create the life you desire f...
Our Pledge on Diversity and Inclusion
At CircleAround, we believe women’s voices must be heard and respected. For too long, women’s voices — particularly those from Black and othe...
Ready to Lead
Welcome to CircleAround, a digital media website for women. The "circle" is a universal symbol with many meanings, including timelessness, unbreaka...
Gold Award Girl Scout Developed an Ebola Education for Kids
Sadhana Anantha, Girl Scouts of the USA's 2016 National Young Women of Distinction, Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines In response to the 2...
