In honor of UNESCO’s World Press Freedom Day celebrated earlier this month, Ladies DC gives a shout out to the many great women reporters, editors and others in the news business, and encourages young journalists-to-be to pursue their dreams. Women cover more than just the ‘pink topics’ of “food, family, furniture and fashion” (though we are too often relegated to those pages, as a study from The Women’s Media Center indicates). We also cover war zones, natural disaster areas, the campaign trail, the courtroom, City Hall, the Capitol, and everything in between. But this is still a recent development – and one we shouldn’t take for granted. Right here in Washington, the National Press Club (NPC) – a professional organization for journalists and communications professionals – did not admit women as members until 1971. (Full Disclaimer: I’m on the Board of the National Press Club and every time I hear that fact, I still can’t believe it). The first female president of the Club, Vivian Vahlberg, was only elected in 1982. Happily since then, 11 women have served as NPC president, including current president Angela Greiling Keane, a transportation reporter for Bloomberg news. One of Greiling Keane’s priorities for her one-year term is highlighting the contributions of women in the media. During Women’s History Month, Vahlberg, joined other previous NPC presidents Kay Vose (1991), Sylvia Smith (2008) and Donna Leinwand Leger (2009) to discuss their experiences as journalists and the head of the organization. What was most striking about their conversation was the common theme of support they got from other women. Sure, they all had stories of sexism and rude remarks, but none of them gave up because of those things – ‘women helping women’ is critical to the success of women in journalism. If you look back through history, this isn’t the first time women counted on others to get each other succeed. In journalism school, I wrote a paper on Jane Cunningham Croly. She was not only an early female journalist, but she also founded Sorosis, a club for women to support each other as they worked toward their goals. Croly went on to start of the General Federation of Women's Club as well. While I was interested in Croly’s determination to succeed as a reporter, her desire to help others achieve their goals – or ask for help too – always stuck with me. I don’t think it is too much of a stretch to connect Croly’s ideas to what Ladies America and Ladies DC is designed to do today. It would be impossible to try to list all the amazing women who have made such great contributions to journalism and the media, but I can’t wait to see what those just starting their careers now will get to experience and achieve. The news business changes every day and the future holds exciting things. For those still looking to meet other great women journalists, the Journalism and Women’s Symposium ( JAWS) is dedicated supporting women journalists. The organization has fellowships available for its annual camp. JAWS, The Women’s Media Center and other groups promote and encourage work by women journalists to make all of our voices heard. The more diverse the news media, the more representative it can be of world we live in. That is something to strive for on World Press Freedom Day – and the entire year. 
Suzanne Struglinski is the North America Proposals Specialist at global law firm Baker & McKenzie, and a member of the Board of Governors at the National Press Club. A former newspaper reporter, Suzanne still enjoys covering events and telling great stories.
I am no stranger to nutrition woes and the constant struggle to be healthy. Growing up with a mother who ordered delivery or stopped by the nearest fast food joint on the way home (versus cooking) did not start me off in the right direction.
It wasn't until this last year, believe it or not, in my late 20s, that I discovered that there are easy ways to be healthy, and so I started to replace a lot of my bad habits with good ones, one step at a time.
Thank the Lord for the iPhone! It was my first app “Whole Foods” that I downloaded from the iPhone that taught me how to cook, and not only did I learn how to cook but it sparked my interest in healthy cooking and started me on my journey. I cannot begin to tell you how amazing this app is (whether you shop at Whole Foods or not). It allows you to search for recipes not only by course or category but by dietary needs, which allowed me to narrow my search to things like low-fat, high fiber, or (the one I need the most) low sodium. These recipes are easy to make they turned me, someone who never knew how to cook, into someone that cooks well and loves doing it.
While on this app I searched for smoothie recipes because I love strawberry banana smoothies and figured I could get a high fruit intake from that. I found some great recipes, but this led me to search the app store to see if there was an app for this as well, and low and behold there was. The app I downloaded is called “Smoothie Recipes” It has many different combinations, and from it I learned how many health benefits come from one smoothie when you mix more than a few ingredients together. I have never been a person that loves greens, but I found that when I put spinach and kale into any smoothie (as long as it contains fruit) I do not taste the greens and I still get the nutrients. I also found that I can use almond milk as a base. And not only that, but depending on your health needs you can add things like fiber, protein powder, or flax seed to it for an extra push in the right direction. I noticed that using smoothies as an addition or even a replacement for breakfast made a huge difference in not only how I looked, but how I felt.
My other major discovery was a replacement for my white rice addiction. Yes, like many others I am a white rice fanatic. I grew up eating it with every meal, and it goes so well with everything that the habit crossed over into adulthood. One day I was explaining to my co-worker about the changes I had been making to be healthier and sighed, "if only I could fix my rice habit I would be much better off!" She responded by recommending quinoa. I was unsure at the time what that was, but because I was already on the path to healthy living I went to the store and bought some. I right away googled “quinoa recipes” and my search turned up many incredible things which I attempted to cook and they all turned out amazing! The amazing thing about quinoa is that even though it is similar to a rice consistency, it is a grain and has many health benefits. Best of all it can be used in any way that rice can, which was a total bonus for me!
After all of these incredible changes, I was in shock that my path to healthiness was so much easier than I had ever imagined. I had always associated “health” with eating boring salads three times a day, or having things that have no taste for dinner, and as a picky eater I just did not see healthiness in my future.
At this point I was well on my way, so why stop now? I kept googling (I am a habitual googler) and researching things like super foods, cleanses, recipes, and what affect each type of food had on my health and my body.
This is how I learned about free-range chicken. I know there are a lot of myths about this chicken being no different than regular chicken, but that is far from the truth. Just opening the package I noticed a difference in color: this chicken is much whiter where as regular chicken has more of a pinkish color to it. Once cooked it is much softer and juicer than regular chicken. And the biggest differences I noticed were that lack of a heavy feeling after eating it and when throwing the package away without bagging it up first, it left no smell, which tells me it is good for my body. I can honestly say I will never eat regular chicken again, yes it’s that serious, now that I have tried it I can never go back.
After this I continued to make small adjustments, like eating turkey bacon instead of regular bacon, or substituting 100% whole wheat bread for white bread (or any other type) and using olive oil to cook instead of vegetable or canola. And my last and most recent discovery for my horrible salt intake habits is the lovely Mrs. Dash. I now use this to season almost everything because it tastes good and it is salt free!
As you can see it does not take much to get you started on the right path, for those of us who struggle with poor eating habits, it is just a matter of research and apparently Smart phone apps!
 Andrea is a Ladies DC Communications Committee member and would
love to hear your stories about nutrition struggles.
You can email Andrea at a.thompson83 (at) yahoo dot com
 We are excited to spend part of this Saturday afternoon at the Washington Club with leadership guru Margie Warrell. Margie will talk about what she learned from interviewing dozens of female executives in Fortune 500 companies, major non-profits, and government service -- and the role that risk plays in their success. Some of the questions she talks about include: - Do I proactively seek new challenges or just manage those I already have?
- Do I risk being exposed and vulnerable, or act to protect my patch of power?
- Do I ask for what I really want, or just for what I think others want to give me?
- Do I ‘toot my horn’ to ensure others know what I’m capable of, or just hope my efforts will be noticed?
- Do I speak my mind or bite my lip, lest I ruffle feathers or subject myself to criticism?
Join us on Saturday, network at the coffee reception (and enjoy some cake pops from Baked by Yael), and bring your hardest career questions -- Margie will give us lots of time for Q&A! Register at : http://rethinkrisk.eventbrite.comNote that you can still get two registrations for $20 each -- bring mom, or another important woman in your life!
Washington’s newest woman-owned storefront is Glen’s Garden Market in Dupont Circle. Danielle Vogel spent a decade in government work, including a stint as an environmental litigator with the Department of Justice. But now she is focused on smaller, more incremental ways to help save the environment, specifically by returning to her family heritage (four generations of grocers!). Glen’s is named after her father, and will feature only products sourced from the Chesapeake Bay watershed. By supporting small, sustainably-minded producers, she hopes to merge environmental action with improved access to the best food in the region. Danielle was kind enough to sit down with Ladies DC and answer a few fun questions!
 Favorite place to relax in DC?
The Mount Vernon Trail. I love running along the river. My favorite moment of every spring is watching the ducklings take their swimming lessons along the riverbank. The last few months have been a little hectic, but I can’t wait to get back out there.
Beer or wine?
Both, please. When it’s wine, I like reds with tones of leather, wet forest and tobacco box. I love a spicy tempranillo. When it’s beer, Port City’s Optimal Wit is my hands-down favorite. It’s a fantastic Belgian white that’s brewed with coriander and grains of paradise, right in Alexandria. It rocks – and it’s on tap permanently at Glen’s Garden Market.
Last meal?
The Tony Wood. It’s our house-made roast beef and turkey sandwich that’s
served with Bigg Riggs spicy beer mustard and Gordy’s pickles on Lyon Bakery’s
sourdough bread. I could – and do – eat them everyday.
If your mother could use one word to describe you, it would be:
Driven.
I’m never fully dressed without:
A smile?
Glen’s Garden Market is located at 2001 S Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.
You can connect and follow Glen's Garden Market on Facebook at facebook.com/GlensGardenMarket and on
Twitter @GlensGardenMkt.
Meet Aime Adams, entrepreneur and owner of Ambika Spa. In this feature you'll get a behind the scenes glimpse of what a day looks like for many of the talented and inspiring women of Washington DC. | Aime, you are a massage therapist and yoga instructor. What brought you to DC to set up shop with Ambika Spa?
Ambika Spa is a recent venture that resulted from many years working in the massage therapy field. After over 8 years in the industry I decided to take it to the next level by opening up my own business. DC was chosen specifically since many people here lead complex, intense and stress-filled lives. Ambika Spa's purpose here in DC is to serve and support people holistically with their health and wellness needs.
We won't ask you to spill all the beans...but what was it like providing therapeutic massage services at The White House?
It was the most surreal and incredible experience of my life! Nothing has compared to hearing positive feedback on my craft from the former First Family of the United States. It was an honor and a privilege to be the Massage Therapist to the man who carried the weight of the world on his shoulders.
As a female professional, what inspires and influences you here in DC?
America itself represents the concept of living in a land of opportunity and I believe this is reflected best in the DC area. With tenacity, anybody can succeed here, whether male or female. I am inspired daily by the courage and bravery of other individuals who aren't afraid to follow their dreams, no matter what they may be.
Give us your 'inside scoop' on DC – what are your favorite things to do in the city?
I love to shop and cook organically! My favorite place to shop is My Organic Market (Mom's) in Delray Alexandria, since they offer many of the same items as Whole Foods at a lower price. Also, I am an avid Bikram Yoga fan and my favorite studio in the DC area is Hot Yoga Bikram Tysons. My favorite healthy lunchy spot is Sweetleaf in Mclean, and my favorite places to go to relax are House of Steep in Arlington, VA (a tea house and foot sanctuary) and Spa World (a Korean Spa) in Centreville, VA.
What advice would you give to other career oriented ladies in DC?
There are three possible outlooks on a career; either as a job (a means to an end), a craft, or a calling. The key is to find a career which entails all three aspects, meaning you are able to be profitable at it, you are skilled with it, and you love doing it, it doesn't get any better than that.
Three words that define your life in Washington DC.
Aime: Fast-paced, organic, spiritual |  Superfood smoothie to energize for the day! Helping others relax and unwind requires mighty sustenance.#ladiesdc #dayinthelife#womenlead #womenhelpingwomen #raw#vegan#maca #superfood#smoothie #ambikaspa
 Aime here with Ambika Spa, getting ready for a client filled weekend! TGIF, my day of relaxation and preparation for serving others! #ladiesdc #dayinthelife #womenlead #womenhelpingwomen #ambikaspa #peace
 Aime here again with Ambika Spa! Enjoying a spring Friday afternoon pot of herbal white tea with my friend Lyndsey Clutteur DePalma, the founder and owner of "House of Steep", a new Tea House and Foot Sanctuary in Arlington. Love the energy here! #ladiesdc #dayinthelife #womenlead #womenhelpingwomen #ambikaspa #tea #relax #peace #footmassages
 Afternoon quiet time, yoga and meditation at home to get ready for the fun tonight. #ladiesdc #dayinthelife #womenlea #womenhelpingwomen #ambikaspa #meditation #yoga
 With my good friend Anna Klimaszewska who owns her own business Anna K Events (wedding and event planning) at Happy Hour at Ruth's Chris in Fairfax, VA. We're having so much fun! #ladiesdc #dayinthelife #womenlead #womenhelpingwomen #ambikaspa #happyhour #weddingplanning
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Follow Lisa McLaughlin, founder of Palm Tees Clothing as she takes over our Instagram for the day! In this new feature you'll get a behind the scenes glimpse of what a day looks like for the talented and inspiring women of Washington DC.
Lisa, you are an entrepreneur running a startup. What does a typical day look like for you?Busy! I work full time as a defense contractor during the day, so I am usually squeezing in Palm Tees marketing, business development and customer meetings around that. This equals a lot of computer time between both jobs, as processing orders, creating listings for new items for our etsy.com site, managing inventory on two coasts and the ever-fun task of accounting is all via the computer. My favorite part of any day I am working on my business though are the days I get to sit down and 'create'. While I would not have called myself a super crafty person in the past, when I began playing around with ideas and materials for our line of baby headbands, hairclips and hats, I found it was a whole new outlet that really balanced my busy schedule. This kind of creative 'work' activates a whole different part of my brain that makes me feel energized and, amazingly, relaxed after a few hours of it! That has been one of the biggest drivers to continuing to pursue Palm Tees in addition to having a full time day job. Around all of these activities, I try to squeeze tennis and yoga in a few times a week, as well as time with my husband and our boxer pup. |  Morning tennis lesson to get the day started off right! Beautiful day! #armynavycountryclub #tennis#morningexercise #coachjackie #palmteesclothing #ladiesdc#mrslmclaughlin #dayinthelife
 Google hangout video chat with our West Coast studio discussing new design ideas. We are working on designs for a local boutique right now! @brparadise #palmteesclothing #googlehangout #ladiesdc #dayinthelife #creativeprocess #wishthiswasmydayjob #www.palmteesclothing.etsy.com
| | We understand your mother is involved with Palm Tees as well - how do you balance the business and the mother-daughter relationship?
It is actually the greatest bonding experience for us. My Mom and I are really close anyway, and since I moved to the D.C. area about seven years ago from San Diego, we don't get to see each other nearly as often as we'd like. When we had the idea to start a line of children's t-shirts and baby onesies, I think it was as much about taking on a new venture together as it was about the line of clothing. It has allowed us to not only use our creative energies together, but also to learn how to create and grow a small business from just a shared inspiration. It is fun to see where both of our strengths lie and learn from each other, as we grow and expand our product lines and audience.
|  Our West Coast studio manager, and my Mom and business partner @brparadise with one of our most popular designs, the vintage French bicyclette tee.#palmteesclothing #tshirtdesigns #googlehangout #creativeprocess #businessstrategy #motherdaughterpartnership #ladiesdc #dayinthelife
| | As a female young professional, what inspires and influences you here in DC?
I am so inspired by the other women I have met in this area. It never ceases to amaze me what creative, hard working women can do and how they define and find their own success. I have seen this in everything from conversations on work-life-parenting balance to professional groups where women really help and promote each other (hello, LadiesDC!) and just in the amazing resourcefulness of determined people.
I think the women who have most influenced me here in D.C. are the ones find their passion and follow it, without worrying too much about fulfilling other people's expectations of them. One of the thoughts I have picked up along the way that really rang true to me was to worry less about being well-rounded and more about finding your passion, as that is what you will ultimately be better at and happier doing anyway. I think this encourages us to take risks, try new things and have the chance for greater success.
Give us your 'inside scoop' on DC – what are your favorite things to do in the city?
I think D.C. has so much to offer- but one of my favorite parts of this city is being outdoors. We have amazing parks, bike paths and waterways. I love to enjoy a bike ride around the city, a great way to see the different neighborhoods, culture and history D.C. has to offer.
|  Working on fulfilling some orders and making some new headband and kids hat color combinations. This order is for a set of twin girls whose Dad is a USC Trojan and Mom is a USD Torero!
#neworders #babygifts #lovesales #palmteesclothing #creativefridayfun #bestpartofthisjob #ladiesdc #dayinthelife
 Catching up on some accounting, pricing and inventory, while reading a proposal for my day job as a government contractor #multitaskingatitsbest #palmteesclothing #mrslmclaughlin #entrepreneurlife #spreadsheets&proposals #ladiesdc #dayinthelife
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Walking my dog along the Potomac or spending a day boating on the water could pretty much make up my perfect day. I also love funky coffee shops, used book stores and outdoor markets.
What advice would you give to other career oriented ladies in DC?
Make connections. Look outside where you might typically think to network and build relationships with people. Networking can sometimes feel very narrowly-focused and unproductive- shake hands, hand out business cards, look for job openings. I haven't had much success with that kind of networking but I can't count the number of times someone I had a genuine conversation with has led to a useful connection later. Don't think just in terms of the field you want to be in or the job title you are looking for. Talk to your neighbors, your parents' friends, your dog walker. You never know where your interests might coincide with their experiences. Also, don't be afraid to let your dreams grow and change. My dreams had always lied in the federal government sector and I never thought I'd be running a t-shirt company thinking more and more that it could be the dream that really takes off.
Three words that define your life in Washington DC?
Exciting. Beautiful. Fulfilling.
|  Dropping off some samples and bulk pricing to a local Cherrydale boutique, La Maison
#palmteesclothing#localsales #lamaison #boutique #ladiesdc #dayinthelife
 Ended the day with an early birthday celebration at #masa14 followed by drinks at #lostsociety #hubby #kickoff31 #birthdayweekend
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Ladies DC member Jenna Joseph chronicles her first Passover spent in Washington away from her parents home. Jenna joined our Communications Committee in January! Saturday, March 23rd (Pre-Passover Weekend)Waking up early on Saturday morning in Passover attack mode, “I will manage to prepare my very first seder on my own and it will be glorious!” I tell myself. Believing is a self-fulfilling prophecy, right? I’ve got shopping lists, chow.com recipes, and absolutely no idea what I am doing. This is the first time in 26 years that I will not be heading home to my parents for Passover. I’m missing my family and traditions, but I’m excited to start my own. Passover is a favorite tradition of mine, but with a 9-6pm gig at the office and an hour commute each way, it's not always so easy to keep up with tradition. Sunday, March 24th MAN, that was a LOT of cooking I did all weekend. I am sooo exhausted—clearly I am not meant for domesticity. For a fleeting moment I consider actually cleaning and clearing the house of Chametz (generally bread) for Passover like my mom always did. But I’m a workin’ lady. Ain’t nobody got time for that. Time is of the essence, plus DC life is pricey and I really hate to get rid of perfectly scrumptious food. I shuffle around my little kitchen organizing it like so: Cupboard 1: Foods I’m supposed to eat on Passover. Cupboard 2: Foods I can’t eat on Passover. Cupboard 3: Foods that Sephardic Jews (descending from Spain, many ending up in the Middle East) would eat on Passover, but Ashkenazi Jews (descending from Eastern Europe) would not. It turns out that Sephardic Jews are A-Okay with corn, and they’re smart for it—they totally must have foreseen corn syrup as a major staple of the future. I’ve been brought up with Ashkenazi traditions, but it seems I’ll be branching out this year.  The Fridge: Everything in the fridge is Kosher for Passover save for the many sauces I’ve collected over the course of the year. Toss my BBQ sauce? Girl, please. ALUMINUM FOIL! Aluminum foil is clearly the answer I justify to myself, as I wrap all of the non-kosher items in aluminum foil.
Out of sight, out of mind ;)
Monday March 25th
With one eye opened, I force myself awake at 4:30AM. Early to work, early to seder. I down a few cups of Folgers and make my way to HubShout in Falls Church, VA. Willing myself to work for 9 hours is tough today; I am so so excited for my friends to arrive and for my boyfriend to lead our first seder. At the end of my work day I rush home to prepare the Seder Plate, Elijah’s cup, pillows for reclining, Matzah cover, and the Haggadahs to help us to tell the story of the Exodus.
 Darn, I realized I don’t have a Seder Plate, nor do I even know how to write the Hebrew words. Using Google, a magic marker and a paper plate, we are ready to start! My mishmash crew of cultural misfits has arrived—my boyfriend Stephen—a potentially converting Jew, my dear friend Roshmi, a Hinjew (a Hindu who surrounds herself with Jewishness wherever she goes), and my childhood friend Rosanna (a very religious Catholic).
Tuesday March 26th
Cannonballs. My first ever matzah balls were hard like cannonballs. Fortunately for me and my guests, Passover requires we each drink 4 cups of wine. Hard to tell if matzah balls are the right consistency after all that! My food didn’t come out quite like I’d hoped, but I am at peace. I feel so blessed to have people in my life who don’t necessarily uphold the same religious beliefs or traditions as myself but are happy to take part in the things that matter to me.
Preparing for my very first Passover on my own was tough—life can be so busy sometimes, and dammit I knew I should’ve learned how to cook, but it was all worth it. Seder nights – check! Did I mention I’m thoroughly sick of matzah? I count down the days until I can eat some ravioli (just 6 more to go!). But I’m kidding. I’d give up ravioli any day for the comfort of sitting around the dinner table with people who have all made time to be together.
As they say, next year in Jerusalem!
In this new feature you'll get a behind the scenes glimpse of what a day looks like for some of the most talented and inspiring women in Washington DC. Follow as they take over our Instagram for the day and then get to know them better here on our Ladies DC Blog!
'A Day In The Life Of' Jean Schindler, Director of Ladies DC and Founder of Emergent Leaders Network  "Started today with an 8am Ladies America / Ladies DC communications strategy meeting. So honored to be working with such dynamic, creative women!" #morning #meetings #coffee #womenlead #washington #dc #washingtondc
| You seem to always be on the go, Jean. What does a 'normal' day look like for you?
A normal day involves a LOT of email, some freelance or some other work on my lunch break, and a few afternoon coffee meetings. And then frustration at all the emails I didn’t get to, followed by an evening of networking events, happy hours, or more meetings. I squeeze in a quick jog or stop at the gym a few days a week as well. And usually my friends are somewhere in that mix.
|  “My day job is with an international grant maker; my big project right now is to wrap up our 2012 Annual Report. Since it's a gorgeous day, I took a quick walk with a coworker, grabbed a salad, and now I’m back at my (somewhat messy) desk.”
| What is your favorite part of the day?
I heart coffee, and I have a French press on my desk – so I’d have to say it’s when I get to savor the warmth of that first cup in the morning.
|  "I do some freelance writing on the side - very excited to have written the cover story for OnTap Magazine this month (a profile of TV chef Nadia G), which hit new stands yesterday. I also write & photograph a weekly cooking column for @ClotureClub (banana pancakes, anyone?). But right now, it's time for a quick coffee to prep for a busy evening...."
| As a female young professional, what inspires and influences you here in DC?
The incredibly bright and accomplished women and men in DC who make friends and build networks – and find ways to connect people so that the whole community is made better. They inspire me, and I aspire to be like them.
I’m also increasingly inspired by the people who have the strength to say ‘no,’ even when it’s to an exciting project for a cause they care about – they realize the need to have a well-rounded life that involves relationships and exercise and a hobby that has nothing to do with work / volunteering.
|  "Tonight the Ladies DC Events Committee is meeting at Daily Grill near Farragut North. They've got some exciting things in the works!"
| Give us your 'inside scoop' on DC – what are your favorite things to do in the city?
I’m always excited to try new bars here – it’s great to be alive during the craft cocktail trend, and DC’s cocktail destinations really reflect the creative drive of their owners and bartenders. Harold Black (Eastern Market) and A&D Bar (Shaw/Convention Center) have to be my favorites right now.
|  "An inspiring evening at the Vital Voices Awards Gala at the Kennedy Center - incredible and inspiring stories of women overcoming adversity around the world. Plus Hillary and Joe - front row 2016 preview!"
| What advice would you give to other career oriented ladies in DC?
Don’t wait until you’re “qualified” or “ready” to take on a new project, or ask for a promotion, or accept a speaking engagement. Smart women often have excessively high standards for what defines “ready,” and we need to lower our standards and get into the ring more readily.
Oh, and sign up for Toastmasters. We also need more women who are articulate, well-informed and confident on the speaking circuit.
|  "A couple emails before bed for my non-profit project, Emergent Leaders Network, then a few more about a series of entrepreneurship seminars that LDC is partnering on with LilyPad - and finally, time to sleep so I can go running in the morning. The Cherry Blossom 10-Miler is this weekend!"
| Three words that define your life in Washington DC
Work, coffee, learning. I’ve learned so much in the last three and a half years I’ve been in DC, whether it’s a new hobby or something about human nature or from a friend’s magazine article. It’s eye-opening, invigorating, sometimes frustrating, and at the end of the day always fulfilling.
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Nominate yourself or someone you know to be featured for our 'Day In The Life Of' series! Email us at media@ladiesdc.com
 In mid-2011, as the Ladies DC Membership Director, I led LDC’s first ‘Mentorship Drive.’ It was an eye-opening, eye-watering experience, as I spent countless hours after work pouring over resumes and trying to create the perfect matches. While I remain proud of the guide I wrote in conjunction with that project, I can’t say the Drive was an overwhelming success. But Ladies DC learned a lot from that initial experience, and we return to the cause with fresh energy and insights this year. I am very proud of the team that has come together craft a real mentoring program (rather than just a match-making service!). To further round out our knowledge, we are asking interested Ladies DC members to complete a short (less than 5 minutes!) survey. It will be open until Friday evening, March 29, 2013. The results will be analyzed by a very talented team led by Ladies DC Mentorship Director Yanire Brana. Brana is the dynamic founder of MET Community, an organization that helps women entrepreneurs in Spain and Latin American countries. She just returned from a very successful trip in Colombia where she heard first-hand the difference that her mentorship programs have made in the lives of women there. Our plan currently is to pilot some mentoring events in the coming months, and invite survey participants to join. Obviously, the shape of these events will be affected by the suvey’s outcome, so I don’t want to report too much. But I do want you to stay posted and of course, participate in our survey! Follow this link to our Mentorship Survey I look forward to your comments! Jean Schindler is the Director of Ladies DC, the local chapter of Ladies America.
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