we will not shed our skin [a beautiful poem by my teen daughter]
This beautiful poem, written by my 16-year-old daughter, is dedicated to all the black girls, young women, and women who throughout their lives have been made to feel less than. […]
Tag Archives: Women
How to Stay Positive & Motivated During COVID-19
Is there a reset button? Seriously, could we reset this year and start it all over again? The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted our lives in 2020. One minute we’re going […]
13 Women & One Man Who Inspired gapmuse in 2019 & Who Will Supercharge Your 2020 [+Video]
This post almost didn’t happen. I kept going back and forth on whether to publish it because it’s the beginning of February. It seemed odd to talk about women who […]
10 Things We’re Most Thankful for this Thanksgiving
“Last night I tossed and turned all night!” my hairdresser declared while braiding my daughter’s hair a couple of weeks ago. I love going to get our hair braided with […]
Happy Anniversary gapmuseWomen! [Amazing Moments from our Community!]
Unbelievable! Has it really been one year since we started gapmuseWomen, as an extension of our blog? One year ago, it dawned on us that we needed to create a […]
why it’s important for EVERYONE to understand and care about gender equality
#EqualityCantWait “I thought y’all wanted to be equal!” This was a response from a friend sparked by a conversation where I said one of the reasons women take longer to […]
Finding peace, laughter & healing in Mother Nature [+Stunning Video & Photos]
“Why isn’t this one of wonders of the world I pondered?” as I sat atop a rock three quarters away from the top of the majestic Bridalveil Fall at Yosemite […]
Why You Must Never Give Up On Your Dreams [Pictorial Edition]
Never give up on your dreams. “What are we doing for spring break, my little one asked?” As a parent, you’re accustomed to hearing this question, especially from your […]
gapmuse quarterly roundup: phenomenal women, investing like a boss, building community & more
Breathtaking blooms, beautiful butterfly sightings, lush greens, rain, clear skies, fresh air, happy people…I can smell the spring, even taste it (okay maybe that’s extra) but I love this season. […]
36 Valuable Financial & Investment Resources for Women
Did you know that women live 5 years longer than men? This longer life expectancy has two key implications for us: We will need more money and healthcare, and We […]