FollowShare How many years have you been in your industry? I’ve been in the property management sector of real estate for 14 years. I’ve been a real estate investor for 12 years now. What has been your greatest inspiration? My greatest inspiration has been my knowledge of self. Since the age of 19 years old, […]
Tamiah Bridgett, President of Diversame Inc., is a Natural Born Leader
August 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
FollowShare Tamiah Bridgett, President of Diversame Inc. And Founder of “It’s a Natural Thang.” Name one person you consider a great role model and tell us why. My mother has always been my greatest role model. She is the epitome of grace and dignity. What advice would you give to anyone about following their dreams? […]
Register for the VIP: Onyx Woman Leadership Awards
July 31, 2018 by 6 Comments
FollowShare Join us as we celebrate some of Pittsburgh’s top women in leadership roles for their support and commitment to other women, businesses, social justice and in our communities at large. Presents 2018 Onyx Woman’s Leadership Awards VIP: Visionaries Images and Profiles Our Theme: And Still We Rise! **** Contact Information: Events@onyxwoman.com or (412) 731-5159 Tickets: […]
Onyx Woman Emerging Leaders of Influence Nominations
July 12, 2018 by 3 Comments
FollowShare We are proud to announce our Onyx Woman Emerging Leadership Awards to highlight the contributions of some of Pittsburgh’s most evolving women. These phenomenal women play an important part as leaders who are making huge strides in the communities, workplace, business world and the political arena. These women of excellence are giving a voice […]
At My Age: Women’s Wellness Forum – Register Here!
March 24, 2018 by 1 Comment
FollowShare You Don’t Want to Miss This Empowerment Forum Spend the day with us as we educate and provide you with information that focuses on the issues women must address to become informed evolving women. Whether you want to start a business, focus on your finances, or need to learn more about self-care, the At My Age Women’s […]
Charlise Smith is Riding a WAVE to Helping Women Fight Against Domestic Violence as a 2018 Woman to Watch
March 23, 2018 by 1 Comment
FollowShare Charlise Smith is the CEO of CWisdom Management LLC. The organization’s mission is to primarily facilitate safe housing and high quality social services for women and men who reside in subsidized housing, and are transitioning from incarceration in order to help them heal, transform, and rebuild their lives. Charlise is also the founder […]
Jarene Barnes Is Leading the Way to Advocate for Kids as a 2018 Woman to Watch
March 23, 2018 by 1 Comment
FollowShare Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Allegheny County is proud to announce the election of Jarene Barnes as its new Board President. Ms. Barnes previously served as the Vice President of the CASA Board and has a long and active history with CASA both locally and at the national level. She began her tenure […]
Experiencing Life Changes in Her 50s Did Not Stop Her
November 5, 2017 by 8 Comments
FollowShare Lisa Stevens Poet/writer Looking back and wondering where did the time go? I was just in my twenties feeling as though the world was mine to conquer. I had a good job, a nice home, a son who is doing great… I couldn’t complain. Never would I imagine that in my 50’s I would […]
Homegirl CEO’s, Not a Trend…A Movement!
August 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
FollowShare I can’t begin to list the many benefits of operating a home-based business…if you do it the right way. The fact that you don’t have to go out in the cold in the winter, and you can stay in a cool air-conditioned office in the summer are just the minor benefits. But, having the […]
When the Entrepreneurial Mom is also a Caregiver
August 1, 2017 by 3 Comments
FollowShare By Ola Jackson What’s a busy mom to do when she has to run her business, run her kids to the soccer game and run mom to the doctor’s office? It can be a balancing act that can make a mom feel defeated. Mom has got to prioritize. Yes, ya gotta let even your […]
Sisters & Friends Getaways
January 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
FollowShare Bring your warm spirit and sense of adventure. This no agenda event coordinated each year has grown from 15 women in 2008 to 78 in 2014. When the dates were set and the message sent out, interest blossomed as the invitation spread to sisters and friends around the country. Martha’s Vineyard is the perfect […]
Yes, At My Age: Sandra Edmonds-Pierce Proves it is Never Too Late
January 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
FollowShare So, I have known my great friend, Sandra Edmonds-Pierce, for decades. She is known for being friendly and kind. I, personally, knew she was sharp and I could see that she was always evolving. But, what I didn’t know was that she would turn into such a go-getter later in life when it came to keeping up with […]
YSW Celebrates the Women of Style and Substance
November 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
FollowShare Are you a woman of style and substance? Send us information about why you should be featured in our Profile in Style section. You must work in the fashion, beauty, decorating, travel or lifestyle industry. The story could be about you, or a stylish subject matter. [Click here for more details] FollowShare
Meet Kimberly Ellis, President Fierce Start Media Community Activist
October 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
FollowShare Kimberly Ellis President Fierce Star Media Community Activist Over 30 Years in Activism OW: What has been your greatest inspiration? KE: My mother is my greatest inspiration. She was a beautiful, kind, loving, and generous mother who taught me every- thing she could and wished even more for me than she had ever had in […]