Empowering Women: Catalyst for Global Progress

Welcome, advocates for change! International Women's Day is a powerful symbol of the ongoing journey toward gender equality, highlighting both the strides achieved and the remaining challenges. Amidst celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of women and girls worldwide, let's take a moment to unpack the profound ...
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Tafari Wraps

Women Owned Businesses

To celebrate Women’s History Month, Women Accelerators is highlighting a few women who inspire us to reach our potential and follow our dreams. Imani from Tafari Wraps and Daniela from Selfie World share their advice and solutions to challenges that come with running your own ...
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Effective Communication

Hello W.A comrades, Like many Americans, I grew up in a foreign household where English was NOT my first language. Communication to others outside of my family and friends was a bit blurred. I knew I loved to talk because every time we had guests ...
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A 2022 Guide to Self-Care

“New Year, New Me” as they say. Although, I believe every day is a chance to try again. by Urvi Patel, PA-C on January 03, 2022 Managing your mental health while trying to balance work life, school life, social life, personal life, and even family ...
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Why Do We Volunteer?

Have you ever wondered-what makes people want to volunteer? We all live busy lives, so what really makes us want to take time out, or rather make time, for a higher purpose? 1. Paying it Forward In a world where it can be hard to ...
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ChooseToChallenge

#ChooseToChallenge

International Women's day is March 8th, 2021, on this day we remember what our ancestors and women that have come before us have done for us; to be who we are today. This year we have decided to choose to challenge, not just individuals' political ...
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Like a boss

Reflections on the Leadership Mentoring Session

The Mentoring Program at Women Accelerators features monthly group learning sessions in addition to pairing mentors with mentees for one on one personalized professional development. The session this month focused on LEADERSHIP. This panel style discussion featured three of our mentors who have much experience ...
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Goal setting

Start 2021 on the Right Foot and put your Goals into Action

It is safe to say that 2020 was not what any of us expected. Many of us have overcome great things this year, but before 2020 leaves us, it is time to plan our success and what we will achieve in 2021! The best way ...
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Fall Recipes

Fall Recipes

Women Accelerators is giving thanks and celebrating in different ways this year. Our extended family may not all be under one roof for the holidays, but we can still cook together and break bread virtually. Click here to see some of our favorite fall recipes ...
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Vanessa Chumbley

Here’s What You Need to Know About Environmental Justice

You may have started hearing the terms ‘environmental racism’ and ‘environmental justice’ more often recently. Maybe you’re hearing them for the first time. The concept of discrimination perpetrated through placing minority and low-income communities at greater environmental risk is what Kamala Harris was talking about ...
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