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May 7, 20153 min read

Start a Business for the Win, Part 2: A Beautiful Mixed Bag

By Eva Jannotta This year I started Simply Put Strategies. I’m a few months in, and learning like there’s no tomorrow. Turns out it’s not...

Apr 22, 20153 min read

Dining for Women and the World

By Brianna Knoppow It’s a late Sunday afternoon when I walk into the suburban home in Takoma Park, MD. For a few hours I am venturing out...

Apr 15, 20153 min read

Start a Business for the Win, Part 1: Yes, YOU Can

by Eva Jannotta If you’re thinking about starting a business, congratulations! Anyone can start a business. All you need is your idea,...

Mar 26, 20152 min read

Women Leaders Defend the Earth and Champion Human Rights

by Sharon Hartzell Happy National Women’s History Month! As environmentally conscious women, we have no shortage of role models from whom...

Feb 3, 20143 min read

Make The Most Of Your Interview By Following These 12 Steps

How to Shine: Interviewing Skills To Help You Earn That Dream Job Alexandra Gilliland Last summer when my company was hiring a new junior...

Jun 27, 20131 min read

Winners of the 2012 Photo Contest

Winners of the 2012 Contest: Women and the Environment: ‘Jill on the Turner River’ by Sarah Hackney Photos of women exploring the natural...

Jul 12, 20121 min read

Recap: Green Living Project Film Premiere

By Katrina Phillips Our evening began with a short local spotlight story from Sam Ullery, the Schoolyard Garden Specialist for DC’s...

Jun 8, 20122 min read

Thriving At Thrifting

By Kate Seitz Growing up, the extent of my thrift store experience involved sifting through racks of old t-shirts at the Salvation Army....

Apr 30, 20123 min read

April EcoHour Recap: Sustainable Farms!

By Vesper Hubbard In April, DC EcoWomen hosted a panel discussion for EcoHour on local farming. We heard about kosher meat production...

Apr 26, 20123 min read

What’s So Sustainable About Greening Your Livable Community?!

By Cheryl Kollin, Livability Project Defining sustainability When I mention in casual conversation that I work with “sustainable”...

Apr 15, 20122 min read

“Like” Social Media? Then Tweet your Professional Brand!

by Vesper Hubbard In the Gen Y era, social media is as ubiquitous in our professional lives as it is in our personal lives. Most of us...

Mar 19, 20121 min read

Environmental Community Activism Grows with Earth Day Approaching

By Kate Seitz This Earth Day, I will be busy fundraising for Climate Ride, a 300 mile 5 day bicycling journey that aims to raise...