Under the Sisterhood

Celebrating Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell during Women's History Month a mother, daughter, sister, friend, children and women’s advocate, TEDx Speaker, Regional Clinical Director @ Carbon Health, Medical Correspondent and Saint Mary's Urgent Care Medical Director & Physician. Dr. Curry-Winchell obtained her medical degree at Ross University and completed her residency at the University of...

Today we are celebrating Gina de la Chesnaye during Women’s History Month. Gina is a mother, daughter, sister, friend, yoga, meditation, and Qi Gong teacher, competitive kickboxer, writer, photographer, humanitarian, and founder and director of The Nachan Project. For 20 years she has practiced and taught contemplative-based mind-body practices for trauma recovery and resiliency to trauma survivor...

Today is International Woman’s Day and we’re celebrating Tess de Rooj an activist, feminist, writer, researcher, lover of nature, and co-founder of THIS IS  GENDERED the first feminist online encyclopedia. She believes that everything is gendered. The encyclopedia is an ongoing process to prove this claim. Together with her team, Tess aims to describe the gendered workings, histories, and aspects o...

Celebrating Valerie Alexander during Women's History Month. Valerie is a daughter, sister, auntie, friend, attorney, author, keynote speaker on Creating Impact Worldwide Towards Outsmarting Unconscious Bias, Building Happier Workplaces, and Advancing Female Leaders and she’s the CEO of Speak Happiness.  She is committed to expanding happiness and inclusion in all communities. And is a globall...

Today we are honoring Kim McDonnell a mother, sister, Impact Innovator, Social Entrepreneur; Strategic Marketer; Thought Leader; Keynote Speaker, Author and the founder of Thankful.org She believes doing good is good for business and social impact is a powerful business driver. And is passionate about helping brands and organisations make an impact – for business, for culture and vulnerable commun...

Celebrating Olivia Clyne during Women's History Month. Olivia is a daughter, sister, wife, friend, voracious reader, writer, world traveler, yogi, an integrated nutritionist in training, and a professional squash player on the world tour who has represented the United States of America for the past 16 years. Olivia has competed in 6 Women’s World Team Championships on behalf of Team USA her f...

Today we are celebrating Beatrice Bee Arthur during Women’s History Month. Bee is a daughter, sister, friend, women’s advocate, mentor, curator, linguistic professional, TV personality, and renowned fashion designer. Bee is of German/Polish/Russian and Ghanaian descent and was born in Odessa, Ukraine. She graduated from the University of Ghana with a BA in Linguistics, Sociology & Spanish Lite...

Celebrating Ildi Sebestyén during Women's History Month. Ildi is a mother, daughter, sister, wife, auntie, friend, and she’s also known as Doula Ildi, a certified birth doula and co-founder of The Budding Belly.  A birthing support and education organization based in New York. As a birth and postpartum doula and childbirth educator, she supports individuals and families throughout pregnancy,...

Celebrating Lois Hue during Women’s History Month a mother, sister, wife, friend, retired community leader, teacher, advocate for children, writer, and leader within the Red Cross of Jamaica. She collaborated with the American Red Cross which led to her becoming the principal co-author of the world-acclaimed HIV & AIDS prevention Peer Education Programme “Together We Can”.     An intellectual...

Today we are honoring Veronica Thomas a mother, daughter, sister, friend, nutritionist, personal trainer and realtor. She’s the co-founder of BOJ Fitness with her husband where they promote health and wellness through personal and group training and nutrition coaching. Veronica is very passionate about helping others feel good and find happiness. She believes that when you FEEL GOOD both mentally...

Today we're honoring Melina Elverdal a daughter, sister, friend, intersectional feminist, community-builder, human rights advocate and graduate of International and European Law. Combining her love of writing and collaboration, she now works as a freelance copywriter and independent consultant. Some of her work has included the prevention of child sexual abuse material as well as corporate co...

Jerlyn O’Donnell is a mother, daughter, sister, friend, experience designer, accessibility advocate, speaker, mentor, published author and illustrator, triathlete, and ultramarathon runner. Jerlyn creates rich, attention-grabbing digital experiences that amplify human purpose by concentrating on inclusivity and accessibility of design. Her passion is bridging the gap between technology and art to...

Tevis Trower is a daughter, sister, auntie, friend, advisor, strategist, leader, author of Game-Changer's Guide To Radical Success and the CEO and founder of Balance Integration which helps align leaders for organizational cultures that thrive.  She’s known by Forbes’ "Breath of Fresh Air in Leadership", Tevis is a futurist leader and also the Co-Author of Habits of Success. She sit...

Today we are honoring Jayashri Srinivasan Cuffey a mother, daughter, auntie, friend, accountant, and attorney who believes that change is inevitable, and challenges are forthcoming, but with perseverance, support, and guidance much can be accomplished. She encourages women to pursue their goals and to be flexible because we are always evolving. Jayashri’s story is about how life’s experiences impa...

Today we are honoring Laurel is a daughter, wife, granddaughter, niece, friend, dog mom, mental health advocate, social media manager & crisis counselor. The past 7 years Laurel spent in the entertainment industry from interviewing A-list celebrities on the red carpet to managing social media for network talk shows and influencers. In recent years she felt herself drawn toward the mental healt...

Today we are honoring Gina Dumfries a mother, sister, auntie, friend, legal professional, strategist and a change management and assessment consultant. With a very independent and innovative mindset, she likes to empower others and provide them with a different perspective on life. After years of working in international Oil & Gas projects, she has now set her focus on the development of non-p...

Today we are honoring Carrie O’Lone a mother, daughter, sister, friend, women’s advocate, marketer for Finger Industries and the Founder of Ouch!  She has a way with words, descriptive and considered. Carrie injects an infectious energy into every project, and has no “off” button. She’s recently founded Ouch! A health and pharma advertising agency dedicated to closing the gender health gap, where...

Today we are honoring Angela Gu a daughter, sister, granddaughter, friend, optimist, and a graduate student at Harvard Business School. Angela is passionate about changing the narrative on aging and helping to address the loneliness epidemic in our society. She is endlessly curious about people’s life stories and loves spending time outdoors. She grew up in Cupertino, CA and has since spent much o...

Today we are honoring Linda Stalters a mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, community leader and founder and retired CEO of the national-international non-for-profit organization Schizophrenia and Psychosis Action Network (formerly, Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America).    She is also a retired Board-certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Psychotherapist with br...

Today we're honoring Brittani-Ann Ashley Campbell a daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend and JD.  Born and raised in Maryland. Her biggest joy is celebrating the fact that she is of Jamaican descent. Both parents are from Jamaica.  She is the voice for many and the light that gives a spark of hope for countless young women around the world.  Brittani started her journey at t...

Today we are honoring Tereza Machado Menuez a mother, grandmother, sister, friend, artist, stylist, producer and business woman. Born in Brazil at fifteen her family was torn apart due to the country being in a state of political unrest. Her older and younger sister manage to flee to the United States in Long Island NY. It was 3 years before Tereza joined her sisters and life began in NY where she...

Today we are honoring Denise Love Hewett a daughter, sister, dog mom, friend, recovering founder, podcast host, public speaker and professional DJ. She's had many lives with a career spanning across fashion, nightlife, entertainment and tech. Her podcast, DO THE WORK” focuses on the intersection of business and spirituality to redefine leadership to be more holistic. She speaks on the subject...

Today we're honoring Jiaming Ju a mother, daughter, sister, friend, longevity economist and Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor in training and the founder and CEO of Kun Health.  Following a decade of a global career in economic policy with a focus on the aging population, Jiaming joined her family business in Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) in 2020. She has since founded @kunhealth in 202...

Today we are honoring Ursula Ngonadi a wife, mother, sister, friend, community leader, education facilitator, advocate for women, floral couture artist and the founder of House of Bloomz and Little Feet Play & Learning Centre.  Ursula lives for love and for family. She is Cameroonian born, raised and educated in the UK. A year ago she and her family embarked on a journey of a life time and sta...

Today we are honoring Jordan Mallis a daughter, granddaughter, niece, friend, conservationist, and a rising Sophomore at Eckerd College studying Environmental Studies and Women Gender and Sexuality Studies. Jordan is passionate about the environment, music, empowerment, and adventure and is determined to advocate, educate, and preserve our planet and all who walk on it. She has worked with numerou...