Written by: Elisa Balabram
As we reach a milestone and publish our 50th issue, I’ve decided to take a look back at some of our history. At first, WomenandBiz started because I couldn’t find a print magazine that focused only on women business owners. I combined my knowledge of creating basic HTML sites, with my passion for supporting women [...]
Written by: Jude Gorgopa
Recently, while reorganizing my office library, I came across ‘Think and Grow Rich’ by Napolean Hill. This book has been a timeless and proven reference for training and coaching worldwide through several decades. The section that really resonated with me this time around was about persistence, a quality that in, one way or another, you [...]
Written by: Priscilla Stephan
“He conquers who endures.” ~Persius Where would we be without perseverance? No worthwhile accomplishment has ever been achieved without it. For me, perseverance conjures images of the movie Chariots of Fire and the triumphant feeling when you finish a long and arduous project. On the other hand, I think of and expect obstacles, adversity, strained [...]
Written by: Elisa Balabram
Dear Leticia, Could you please share your background prior to starting your business? My parents, Rolando, Sr. & Graciela Robles, owned four businesses and I ran one of them for 2 years. They were my first teachers in the business world. As a teacher, what inspired you to start R.B. Construction? Being self-employed and [...]
Written by: Elisa Balabram
Dear Lizzie and Marlowe, Could you please share your background prior to starting The Swingset Mamas? LS- I am a graduate of UMass/Amherst with a B.A in communications. I worked as a creative arts therapist and facilitator of therapeutic music group with elderly nursing home residents in CT. I also performed and recorded in a [...]
