dcecowomen
- Oct 1, 2018
- 3 min
Why We’re Excited about DC EcoWomen’s 2018-2019 Calendar
By the DC EcoWomen Executive Board In early August, in a community room of an apartment building in Northeast D.C., the DC EcoWomen executive team sat down to discuss the upcoming board year and work on a document that would help guide our efforts – the 2018-2019 Calendar. As we wrote down all the dates, we couldn’t help but get excited. We have upcoming events and content appealing to all types of woman in our DC EcoWomen community. We’re planning speaker events, skill-build
dcecowomen
- Jun 23, 2017
- 3 min
Thoughts on Standing “In the Midst of Climate Change”
Our People’s Choice photo contest winner, Maggie Dewane, shared a photo of herself during her travels to Antarctica to see climate change firsthand, where unseasonably calm weather was a stark reminder to the realness of a changing planet. We sat down with Maggie to hear firsthand about the winning shot and the inspiration behind it. DC EcoWomen: Take us back to the time this photo was shot. What was the experience like being there? Maggie: Of all the days spent in Antarctica
dcecowomen
- Jun 8, 2017
- 3 min
A Closer Look at “Tall Girls Tie Tomatoes”
DC EcoWomen launched its spring photo contest in April and received more than 30 submissions of high-quality, on-topic photos showing how our great community is advancing environmental efforts in DC and around the world. The photos also showed how our members are learning and growing from environmentally-related experiences and putting their leadership skills to good work. Our second place winner, Sarah Waybright, shared a photo of herself learning best farming practices at P
dcecowomen
- May 26, 2017
- 5 min
Who are “The Mentors?”
DC EcoWomen launched its spring photo contest in April and received more than 30 submissions of high-quality, on-topic photos showing how our great community is advancing environmental efforts in DC and around the world. The photos also showed how our members are learning and growing from environmentally-related experiences and putting their leadership skills to good work. Our grand prize winner, Elizabeth Hogan, shared a photo of three strong women who served as mentors whil
dcecowomen
- Oct 9, 2015
- 3 min
Taking a Leap Towards Your New Career
By Robin Garcia If you are anything like me, the concept of changing career paths feels truly daunting. Where do you even begin? How can you compete with other job applicants that have more traditional backgrounds? The good news is that in the current career atmosphere, where few people remain in one position or company for long, it is more common for job applicants to own colorful resumes. It can even be viewed as an advantage by employers. The trick is to market yourself fo
dcecowomen
- Jun 4, 2015
- 2 min
Reflections with a DC EcoWomen Leader
By Robin Garcia DC EcoWomen’s president, Christina Sorrento, is leaving the executive board after nearly a decade of service to the organization and to women in the DC environmental field. A land use attorney in Maryland, Christina has been an integral part of DC EcoWomen’s growth, helping mold it into the wonderful and strong organization that it is today. I met with Christina recently to discuss what her involvement has meant to her. At the time, I wasn’t working in the env
dcecowomen
- May 7, 2015
- 3 min
Start a Business for the Win, Part 2: A Beautiful Mixed Bag
By Eva Jannotta This year I started Simply Put Strategies. I’m a few months in, and learning like there’s no tomorrow. Turns out it’s not all rainbows and butterflies, but it’s still pretty awesome. Should I work for free? – There are other ways to work. There are also other ways to work besides for money or nothing. I started my organizing business by working pro-bono in exchange for testimonials for my website and before and after pictures. I also barter: a graphic designer
dcecowomen
- Apr 15, 2015
- 3 min
Start a Business for the Win, Part 1: Yes, YOU Can
by Eva Jannotta If you’re thinking about starting a business, congratulations! Anyone can start a business. All you need is your idea, your goals, and a business model (and probably a website). Here are some things to consider as you plan your business: Find your niche – No market is too saturated for your unique self.
You need a business idea. What’s your product or service? And more importantly, what makes your business special? The answer to this last question is obvious
dcecowomen
- May 27, 2013
- 2 min
The Power of Leadership and Connection: Lessons from the Conference
You can be a leader. You already are a leader. Dr. Spence said that in her experience, women only want to bring other women up. We all face certain barriers, but we have a network of support to overcome them. This network is of utmost importance, especially in a city like Washington D.C. The network can include mentors, sponsors, and even just acquaintances from networking happy hours. Betty’s words coordinated well with the final event of the day: a networking workshop wit
dcecowomen
- May 20, 2013
- 4 min
Organizing Your Life: Creating an Eco-Friendly Office
The following is a cross-post from Penny Catterall’s blog Order Your Life. Penny presented the “Organizing Your Life” workshop at the DC EcoWomen Conference on May 18th, 2013. I recently had the pleasure of giving a presentation on the topic of Eco-Friendly Office Organizing at the DC Ecowomen’s first all day conference in Silver Spring, MD. It was so popular that I thought it would make a great topic for a blog post, as it is something that comes up more and more often in o
dcecowomen
- Apr 15, 2013
- 2 min
Channeling your Inner Wonder Woman… and Other Tips for Body Language in the Workplace
Body language is surprisingly important in the workplace. The way you move and act may have unintended impacts on how others perceive you, and how you perceive yourself. Body language can make the difference between getting that extra raise or getting stuck on the bottom. Body language can affect the job experience in ways that you might not expect. Many situations arise in which you have to prove yourself and show your worth – these are the situations where the importance of