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Maryland business lands on Oprah’s favorite things
In 2011, Kim Strassner made cutting boards with words carved into the wood for Christmas gifts for family and friends. This year, her product was named to Oprah’s Favorite Things. Strassner, who co-owns Words with Boards with her husband, Mike Pararas, is one of two Maryland-based business owners to make the list. The other was […]
What’s in your purse?
In each issue of Path to Excellence, we’ll ask a successful woman, “What’s in your purse?” This month, Tammy S.J. Schneider, principal and director of the women in business practice at Glass Jacobson, offered The Daily Record and Path to Excellence readers the chance to see what was inside her purse. Schneider, a Top 100 […]
Why mentors matter
Just a few short weeks into her new position at UBS — a big promotion for the 28-year-old — Elizabeth Sieghardt called her long-time mentor Ellen Pierce for a chat. They talked about the new job, how the transition was going, and — as it turns out — a big idea for Elizabeth to gain […]
One sweet career move
Kara Brook took a leap of faith, selling a successful technology firm to focus more on her true passion: art. In less than three years, Brook has taken her passion and turned it into a profitable business — Waxing Kara — which produces hand-crafted products from Eastern Shore honey. Visit her website or retail store, […]
PBS releases American Masters: The Women’s List
PBS released its latest in its "list" series, this time revealing The Women's List.
Race for a Cure
About six years ago Amy Heinrich’s good friend and co-worker died of breast cancer. A week later Susan G. Komen Maryland reached out and asked if Heinrich, a partner at Goodell DeVries, would join its board. “I had participated before, but the opportunity to be on the board came at the right time for the […]
Fortune releases list of most powerful women in business
Fortune has released its list of the most powerful women in business.
Is gender holding you back?
"Does gender hold you back? I don’t know – it’s a double-sided coin. I’ve felt many minor injustices, yet I don’t think I can genuinely say I have been held back, as a woman or hit the glass ceiling. Enjoy the ride, not the destination!"
Yahoo CEO sparks debate over maternity leave
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer announced Wednesday via her Tumblr page that she and her husband are expecting twin girls due in December. Just as she did during her first pregnancy several years ago, Mayer said she would be working throughout and taking limited time off after her delivery.
Medifast executive advocates for women
Growing up in Iran and later in France, Mona Ameli viewed the United States as the “land of marketing opportunities.” Now president of Medifast’s direct-selling division, Ameli is the only corporate senior-positioned Iranian-American woman in the direct-selling industry. Ameli, who has almost 20 years of experience in the consumer goods industry with a focus on […]
Hastler elected president of MLA
Mary Hastler recently purchased an Apple Watch, but already the high-tech device has her thinking of ways she could improve service for her customers at Harford County Public Library. “I’m just very curious about how I can take what I’m doing on the iWatch and bring it to our customers,” said Hastler, who has served […]
Casey Cares Foundation hosts gala
The Casey Cares Foundation recently held its 15th Anniversary Gala at the American Visionary Art Museum. The Dr. Seuss-themed event was attended by
