Melissa Alam creator of Philadelphia’s first coworking space for women
Melissa Alam, a problem solver at heart, saw a space that needed to be filled in the city of Philadelphia when it came to empowering women in the workplace, so she filled it. After graduating from Temple University and deciding the entrepreneurial road was what she wanted in life, Alam started a few projects of […]
Women Matter in Johnson City, Tennessee
Walking into Cranberries in Johnson City, Tennessee, there is a certain feeling that surrounds the burgundy walls filled with local artwork and photography. Ruth Taylor Reed and her husband, David Reed, own this quaint little restaurant that showcases great food and good vibes, but what else is going on behind the rustic brick walls?
Elaine Ross: Narrative of a Pioneering Female Attorney
A young girl from northeastern Pennsylvania who lost her mother at the age of two, Elaine Ross loved to explore the woods, ride her Honda 70 cc motorcycle and listen to the birds sing. She lived alone with her father, and this young girl, who later became malpractice medical defense attorney, had to grow and […]
Bayou Bennett on Dual Role as Wife and Partner in Production Company Dolce Films
With the motto “Let our dream manifest your dream” serving as its fuel, production company Dolce Films has a successful track record of working with leading figures ranging from artists like Coldplay to brands such as Adidas. The 12-year old award-winning company is the brainchild of Bayou Bennett and her husband Daniel Lir, who together […]
A Woman’s Role in the Intense World of Philadelphia Sports
Philadelphia is known for its cheesesteaks, its history and its sports. The fans that support Philadelphia and its teams have an enthusiasm that could be seen in the excitement of the parade celebrating the Phillies’ 2008 World Series win and can be continuously seen at sporting events across the board.
A leader of disabled students advocacy Jess Silfa
Jess Silfa, a dedicated writer for Quarto Magazine of Columbia University, looking forward to building her own writing career, has been playing a variety of role on campus. More than a writer, she is also the representative figure of first-generation student of School of General Studies (GS), leader of disabled students advocacy, as well as […]
What Crisis Can Do to You
Crisis centers in this country are something that should be held close to our hearts. There are volunteers and staff working 24/7 to make sure that different areas of emergency situations can be handled with the most effective solutions. While Bristol is a city that borders Tennessee and Virginia, the crisis center located on the […]
More women – more success; Kjartan Sletter, Co-founder &COO, Unacast
Norway has truly become a phenomenon in the world arena. This small Scandinavian country has jumped over the heads of the countries-leaders and keeps strengthening its position. So what is the mystery behind this democratic socialist country? What is the driving force behind its progress?
Religious bill clashes with LGBTQ rights
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) was approved by the Republican controlled legislature and signed by the Indiana Gov. Mike Pence. The act allows businesses in the state to mention religious complaints to refuse service to people based upon their sexual orientation.
Justice-in-Education: Eileen Gillooly
I met Professor Eileen Gillooly for the first time at a reception hosted by the “Justice-in-Education” initiative of Columbia University. In the lounge of the Heyman Center, a handful of Columbia undergraduate students and professors spent the evening talking with “Justice-in-Education Scholars,”
