life lessons

Luz Ortiz is a children‘s book author/illustrator. Her character, Luzía, encourages courage and healthy self-esteem in her young readers.

Zibby Owens is the creator and host of "Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books", a podcast in which she interviews writers about their work.

Deni Van is a spiritual counselor, author, teacher, and speaker who specializes in healing through the connection of mind, body and breath.

Building a business is tough when you're healthy -so what if you're not? Here are 4 lessons on how to build a business while managing an invisible illness.

Shani Syphrett is an experienced marketing expert and brand strategist who has worked with Fortune 500 brands, and the founder of her own consulting firm, Jamila Studio.

Hope Alcocer is the founder of Wonder Woman Media, a name that suits her. Read how Hope bounced back from a low point in her life to build an empire.

Prathi Srinivasan shares the inspiration behind her brand-new television pilot, "Wasted", a semi-biographical coming-of-age story.

You don't even have to take tennis lessons to benefit from this sport's valuable strategies for success & approaching challenges in life.

Nancy Parenti is an entrepreneur who turned her passion for educating children through dance into a thriving early childhood dance program, Ballet Petite.

Learning how to negotiate can help you in everything from getting a higher salary to paying less for your cell phone bill.

LikeABossGirls' Editor-in-Chief Meredith Reed talks about the summer magic that she thrives on, and how we can channel our summertime self year-round.

Sarah Pendrick, founder of GirlTalk Network, is on a mission to create an open, honest, and safe discourse for coming-of-age women.

Read our conversation with Joanna Lohman, professional soccer player for the Washington Spirit and activist for women, children & the LGBTQ community.

It can be hard to recognize abuse, especially when it's in your own relationship. Here's how to spot a toxic relationship — and how to take action.

My thirtieth birthday is a few months away and I still have a couple of lingering regrets from decisions I made as a young adult. If I could do it all over again, I would…

One of the most important things I have learned about life over the past 43 years is that things don’t always turn out the way that we think or hope they will.  …

You're a fearless boss girl with a heart of gold. When your friends are in a bind, you ungrudgingly respond to their calls for help without hesitation, because that's…

Vanessa Herniaz is a Bronx-native hair stylist who has overcome a frightening bout with stage 3 Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Sports have the ability to teach valuable life skills. Find out how ski racing taught me to be a strong competitor both on and off the slopes.

Guest contributor Kendra Senn, founder of @yourbreakupbestie, offers tips for practicing self love and how to reflect on your past with gratitude.

Awkward half-conversations happen to everyone, so don’t take them personally. Instead, learn how speaking with confidence will help you get heard!

Renee Cafaro, a very successful entrepreneur & role model for female business owners, describes what she considers a good day.