Author: Lauren E. Whitman

Menopause is often misrepresented as the beginning of the end. Dr. Ahriana Platten redefines it as a powerful initiation into sovereignty and wisdom. For centuries, menopause has been a taboo subject. It has often been whispered about in hushed tones, framed by medical jargon or trivialized with jokes about hot flashes and mood swings. Many women have been led to believe that this natural phase of life marks a decline, an inevitable loss of vitality and relevance. But what if everything you’ve been told about menopause is wrong? Dr. Ahriana Platten is here to challenge that misconception. Through her groundbreaking…

On February 22, 2026, an unprecedented gathering of women from across the United States took place at EmpowerHER Content Day in Las Vegas, a large‑scale event designed to elevate women’s visibility, amplify business voices, and catalyze economic empowerment. This event, hailed by organizers and participants as a turning point in the women’s economy, brought together an estimated 40,000 women entrepreneurs, creators, founders, and professionals for a day focused on connection, content creation, and community building. EmpowerHER Content Day isn’t framed as a typical conference. Organizers emphasize that it’s an economic “awakening”, a moment where women can step into visible leadership, build professional…

A leading women-focused online media platform, SheLeads Media, announced today the launch of a comprehensive digital mentorship and community hub designed to support women’s professional growth, personal wellness, and creative expression. The initiative marks one of the platform’s most significant expansions since its founding and reflects the growing demand for trusted, women-centered digital spaces that combine journalism with practical resources. SheLeads Media has built its reputation on delivering curated news, lifestyle features, beauty insights, fashion trends, relationship guidance, and career development content aimed at informing and empowering women. With this newest launch, the company is extending its editorial mission into…

A new generation of women leaders is redefining what it means to succeed. Rather than measuring leadership by constant output, visibility, or performance, many are choosing to lead from alignment—integrating clarity, values, and authenticity into how they show up and serve. For decades, traditional leadership models emphasized achievement and external validation. While effective in some respects, these models often left women feeling disconnected from themselves, depleted, or successful on paper yet unfulfilled in practice. Today, more women are questioning whether leadership must come at such a cost. What’s emerging is not a rejection of excellence, but a redefinition of it.…

On February 23, 2026, Campaign US, a leading U.S. media publication, revealed the latest class of 2026 Inspiring Women, spotlighting female trailblazers who are driving progress and reshaping the landscape of advertising, marketing, media, and technology. This annual recognition celebrates women whose leadership, creativity, innovation, and influence have made significant impacts in their fields and serve as role models for the next generation of women professionals. What Are the Inspiring Women Awards? The Campaign US Inspiring Women initiative celebrates exceptional women working at the intersection of creativity, business strategy, and technology. These sectors have historically underrepresented women at senior levels.…

Written by: Nicole Figot Four women entrepreneurs in Mexico City shared candid lessons on building a business, emphasizing passion, honesty, sustainability, and letting go of control. On a heavy traffic weekday night in the heart of Mexico City, the kind where getting anywhere feels like a small victory, a full room gathered for the event titled ‘Rómpela en los Negocios: Women’s Edition’ to hear four women talk honestly about what it actually takes to build something of your own. And it delivered on its premise: no motivational speeches, just direct, sometimes uncomfortable, but always useful conversation. One of the most…

World Thinking Day, observed each year on February 22, is more than a symbolic date on the calendar. For millions of girls and young women around the world, this day represents unity, reflection, empowerment, and global activism. In 2026, the annual observance brings renewed attention to issues affecting girls’ rights, education, leadership opportunities, and global citizenship. What Is World Thinking Day? World Thinking Day was established in 1926 by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), in honor of Lord Robert Baden‑Powell (founder of the Scouting movement) and his wife, Lady Olave Baden‑Powell (World Chief Guide), whose…

Joey McCune, a serial entrepreneur and author, blends creativity and strategy across real estate, hospitality, and retreats. Joey McCune has never built her career in a straight line. Instead, she has spent years cultivating multiple businesses at once, allowing each venture to inform and strengthen the others. A serial entrepreneur, global retreat leader, and 3× author, McCune represents a modern model of leadership that favors range, intuition, and parallel growth over linear progression. Based between the United States and Mexico, McCune operates businesses across luxury real estate, hospitality, and global retreat leadership. Her work spans interior design, destination sanctuaries, private…

On February 21, 2026, American women athletes continued to make history at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, delivering a record‑setting performance that highlighted both individual excellence and the evolving strength of women’s sports in the United States. Through this milestone, women competitors not only added to the U.S. medal tally but also reached unprecedented levels of achievement on the global stage. A Record‑Setting Day for U.S. Women By February 21, U.S. women athletes had secured six gold medals and 17 total medals in women‑only events at the Winter Olympics, the highest such count in U.S.…

Discover the inspiring story of Dominique Pernthaner, an equestrian influencer blending her love for horses with youth empowerment. Dominique Pernthaner’s journey into the world of showjumping is one not defined by privilege but by pure passion and dedication. Unlike many riders who hail from equestrian dynasties, Dominique’s story began humbly. Born into a family where horses were not a given, her mother made a life-changing decision when she bought her first horse when Dominique was just one year old. This moment planted the seed for a life centered around horses, teaching her valuable lessons that would extend far beyond the…