One Thing That Got Me Here:

Tips From Successful Women In Business, Music, Technology, Culinary Arts And More

On any given day, women and girls are bombarded with a variety of confusing messages trying to tell us what we can or cannot do – what we should or should not be. Just this week alone, I’ve seen articles and social network posts about:

-   Parenting and career success – both can be yours!
-   Women still get paid less then men, and moms even less than non-moms
-   Hey girls, plastic surgery is fun!
-   Older women are incompetent (really, Microsoft?!)
-   Real women can be risky business
-   A continued lack of women in tech startups

You get the picture. I wondered, how do women push forward through all the nonsense to find success and happiness? Do women really need to do things differently than men in order to succeed in business? Do we get caught up in what others think we should or should not be? What do real women do to ignore society’s expectations – or lack thereof – and achieve whatever they want, both at work and in their personal lives?
I’m lucky enough to know a lot of really smart, successful ladies, so I thought I’d ask them. I turned to my network – a diverse range of women at the top of their games in business, art, music, technology and more. These women have authored many (many!) books, speak regularly on their expertise of choice, and take risks. They’re independent, sassy, moms and non-moms, spouses and single ladies. One just left the corporate world to pursue a career in music – at age 42. Another built a business around her passion for food and cooking, and is a personal chef traveling the world for clients. Another has written over 40 books, and yet another started – and sold – her own tech startup, while one started a healthcare company after working as an actress. All of these ladies inspire me – and I believe they’ll inspire you to chase your dreams, combine business savvy with your passion, and in general, live a “go for it” life – despite what advertisers, men and the rest of the world try to tell you what you can or cannot do. One common theme you’ll see? Do. Not. Give. Up.

Read the full article at: forbes.com

Patty Block, President and Founder of The Block Group, established her company to advocate for women-owned businesses, helping them position their companies for strategic growth. Charting the course for impactful, sustainable, profitable businesses, the beacon is control: of your strategic direction, your money, your time, your staffing, and your ability to bring in business. The Block Group brings together the people, resources and ideas that build results.
 

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