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Trans History
The Genderbread Person is an infographic developed by itspronouncedmetrosexual.com that shows the ways sexuality, gender, expression, and sex are all distinctly different parts of a person’s identity.
What We’re Reading: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
Knowing at least some basic psychology is an essential skill for leaders, and Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is an easy-to-digest introductory lesson.
The Demographics: A Breakdown of Who Benefits from Our Mission
Before you donate your time or money, see exactly who our programs at 50/50 Leadership serve.
Action Over Silence
Practical ways you can help struggling communities in your daily life.
Use Compassion, Not Dehumanization
When we think of dehumanizing someone, we often think in extremes. But dehumanization is a subtle act and has become a frequent occurrence in our everyday lives.
In Case You Missed It: Current Events of May
Some important and interesting events from the past month!
Broadening Our Scope of Leadership
When we think of a leader, we might picture someone fearlessly leading their team of workers to achieve a certain task, relentlessly driven to succeed in the workplace. But that’s only one definition of a leader. In actuality, it’s much bigger than that.
What We’re Reading: “Quiet”
Entertaining and well-researched, Quiet, by Susan Cain, explores the differences between introverts and extroverts and their strengths.
A Day in the Life of an Intern
The 50/50 Marketing Team Meetings have also been a safe space for me to share my ideas regarding the graphics I am working on.
Financial Literacy Survey
We surveyed our board, team leaders, and volunteers on their thoughts on the current financial knowledge of women since this past month was Financial Literacy Month.
Financial Education is a Must in High Schools
It’s difficult to make a good decision without all of the right information. This is a problem that many high school students are facing today, entering the “real world” with little to no knowledge of finances. To rectify this situation, a financial education curriculum should be implemented in high schools.
In Case You Missed It: Current Events of April
Some important and interesting events from the past month!
What We’re Reading: “The Daughters of Kobani”
The Daughters of Kobani is an important book portraying women in combat leadership roles, something everyone needs to see more often.
Everyone Needs a Money Mentor
A money mentor is someone that listens to your financial concerns and helps you think through your decisions.
Pasadena Weekly: "Pauline Field fights for the rights of women"
An article from “Pasadena Weekly” highlighting our founder, Pauline Field.
To Women Worldwide
As March comes to an end, I wanted to write this for all the amazing females worldwide.
Navigating Mental Wellness
During the difficult circumstances we are in with our personal lives, we need to remember to assess the state of our mental wellness. Prioritizing our mental health and maintaining our mental wellness is just as important as staying physically healthy.