Frances Perkins: Woman with vision beyond her years

The new book by Kirstin Downey

Frances Perkins is not a name that often comes up in conversation about important feminists of our time, but it should. And today understanding her legacy is vital to our economic health.
Named Secretary of Labor in 1933, she was the first female cabinet member ever appointed, and the scope of the job she took on was truly daunting.
When appointed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, she wanted to take the job, but would only agree if FDR would support her radical views. And needless to say, in 1933, times were hard!
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WNBA Connects aspiring writers with publishers

The Women’s National book Association (WNBA) held its 6th annual “Meet the Agents & Publishers Event” on March 28 in San Francisco. The idea is actually to introduce aspiring writers to publishers and agents and allow them to pitch an idea and obtain immediate feedback, directly from those in decision-making positions.
The room was crowded with well over 100 women (and a few men) attending the event, held at Sinbad’s Pier 2 Restaurant, along with nine publishers and agents. The agents and publishers each took about 5 minutes to introduce themselves and what they do, along with discussing the kinds of content they’re looking for.

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Wente Family Estates: A long history of service to the community

Keeping up the family wine traditions is Christine Wente of Wente Vineyards Family Estates

As the country’s oldest continuously operating family-owned winery, the 125-year-old Wente Family Estates has created a tradition in excellence that the family still represents today. With the recent appointments of Christine Wente to Senior Vice President of Hospitality, and Amy Hoopes to Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, it is also clearly a family that values the women’s touch in a successful business strategy. The appointments underscore the strong performance of the family wine enterprise in the marketplace.Continue Reading This Article

For women only: Learning the facets of feminine wisdom

Fay Freed and Karen Buckley of the Wisdom Connection

What makes you smile? The answers are heartfelt and as varied as all the women in the room.

“Playing on the floor with my granddaughter.”

“When I’m dancing without a care in the world!”

“When I see someone smile at me.”

“My daughter being here with me today.”

“When I’m singing!”

“Looking around the room at all these beautiful faces.”

On a recent Saturday after driving up a winding, narrow road overlooking the hills of Marin, 50 plus women gathered together to connect to their feminine wisdom. It’s a group truly varied, from a couple of teenagers to four women who claimed to be over 71, and women clearly from very diverse backgrounds.


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YMTC delivers superb professional theater experience

There are few things that prepare students better for adult life than being involved with theater and drama club in school. Besides simply giving them the ability to express themselves and perform in front of an audience, it teaches them empathy, responsibility and discipline, and gives them the chance to participate fully in a collaborative process. This builds confidence and prepares them for anything from their first job interview to formal presentations in front of a prospective client.
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Click to give . . . and shop to give more

Seattle, WA—Each month, approximately 4 million individuals visit the GreaterGood Network “Click to Give” websites that help raise money for charities around the world.

During the holiday season, many visitors not only do their free “click” for charity but also shop to give more on the GreaterGood Network websites, knowing that each purchase helps causes ranging from eradicating world hunger to saving rainforests.

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Top-notch firm outstanding for finance and accounting consultants

Kathy Ryan knew she needed to make a change in her work life. After 15-years working as an accounting executive at Quantum Corporation and Price Waterhouse, she realized the 70-hour work weeks just didn’t fit into her life anymore. No longer single, her goals now included having a successful marriage and raising children.
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Surviving on minimum wage is no way to live

The more I read about homelessness and the working poor, the more I wonder how we find ourselves in this position. The ranks of both are growing very fast and it is clear as you walk down any city street that more and more people are not doing well and it seems to be getting worse with each passing week.
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Technological innovation will rule the world

America was once at the forefront of innovation worldwide which helped establish us as a world leader. But as technology advances globally at lightning speed, America has lost its leading edge. Now is the time to get it back!
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Daddy daycare: Growing numbers of men becoming househusbands

Twenty-five years ago, in the comedy Mr. Mom, Michael Keaton fumbled with diapers, vacuums and dishwashers until his wife came home from work and saved him by taking over. Today, there are no protest marches like the “women’s revolution” sparked, but there is a quiet revolution of husbands who are demonstrating how well men can nurture their children and care for their homes while their wives are working.
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Shop women artists for a good cause

San Francisco – The 30th Annual “Celebration of Craftswomen” is back in San Francisco for two weekends this year November 29-30 and December 6-7.

This is the largest holiday fine arts and crafts fair in San Francisco each year, and the largest fair of it’s kind in the Nation that features only women artist. It’s an annual tradition and major fundraising effort benefiting the Women's Building!

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Encourage literacy: The great gift of a book

Creating your holiday gift list? Well what can be easier to wrap than a book?! So why not bring some joy and inspiration to the women and girls in your life with a good book to read.


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