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    <updated>2008-08-27T14:47:10Z</updated>
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    <title>GirlMogul of the Day - Sen. Hillary Clinton</title>
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    <published>2008-08-27T14:41:54Z</published>
    <updated>2008-08-27T14:47:10Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[ &nbsp;Love her or hate, support her or not, she gets our vote for GirlMogul of the Day because she was able to put &quot;18 million cracks in the glass ceiling.&quot;&nbsp; Sen Clinton is not afraid to be smart, to...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://site.girlmogul.com/blog/Mrs.%20Clinton.jpg"><img height="260" alt="Mrs. Clinton.jpg" src="http://site.girlmogul.com/blog/Mrs.%20Clinton-thumb.jpg" width="190" border="0" /></a> </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Love her or hate, support her or not, she gets our vote for GirlMogul of the Day because she was able to put &quot;18 million cracks in the glass ceiling.&quot;&nbsp; Sen Clinton is not afraid to be smart, to be impassioned, and even to shed a tear.&nbsp; She serves as a reminder for what a women can do when she sets her mind to it, a reminder that not all paths to the top are straight, a reminder that though we may want it, we don't always get what we want, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't have tried, for it's in the trying, sometimes that the most progress is made.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]>
        
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    <title>Michelle Obama&apos;s Speech</title>
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    <published>2008-08-26T13:11:12Z</published>
    <updated>2008-08-26T13:33:38Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[ &nbsp;I don't usually stay up to watch party conventions - after all the end is a given, the commentary is tries to hard, and sometimes watching people give speeches in fronts of hundred of thousands of people can be...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://site.girlmogul.com/blog/Michelle%20Obama%20at%20DNC.jpg"><img height="124" alt="Michelle Obama at DNC.jpg" src="http://site.girlmogul.com/blog/Michelle%20Obama%20at%20DNC-thumb.jpg" width="180" border="0" /></a> </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I don't usually stay up to watch party conventions - after all the end is a given, the commentary is tries to hard, and sometimes watching people give speeches in fronts of hundred of thousands of people can be downright painful - oops - a gaffe here, a stumble there.&nbsp; But I decided to turn into Michelle Obama's speech - since, after all, she is growing on me. </p><p>She hit the right themes - a higher power, the American Dream, hard work, sacrifice, the ability to pull oneself up by one's bootstraps. All in all, a pretty impressive speech - made all the more so by her poise, confidence, and her show of emotion speaking about the birth of her daughters.&nbsp;&nbsp; As she said,&quot;He&rsquo;s the same man who drove me and our new baby daughter home from the hospital 10 years ago this summer, inching along at a snail&rsquo;s pace, peering anxiously at us in the rearview mirror, feeling the whole weight of her future in his hands.&rdquo;</p><p>And after all - isn't that how all of us, mothers &amp; fathers feel?</p><p>&nbsp;Don't forget to check out <a href="http://www.girlmogul.com/future-leader-of-the-free-world.html">GirlMogul's Future of the Free World T-shirts</a> - the perfect gift for the next generation of leaders. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]>
        
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    <title>GirlMogul - Contest - Create a new shirt</title>
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    <published>2008-08-25T13:51:07Z</published>
    <updated>2008-08-25T13:56:43Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[ Just wanted to alert you the Eco Child's Play site has a great write up of GirlMogul and is running a little contest - come up with your own t-shirt slogan.&nbsp; Please go on over and check out the...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://site.girlmogul.com/blog/eco%20child's%20play%20masthead.png"><img height="73" alt="eco child's play masthead.png" src="http://site.girlmogul.com/blog/eco%20child%27s%20play%20masthead-thumb.png" width="379" border="0" /></a> </p><p>Just wanted to alert you the <a href="http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/08/23/girlmogul-eco-tee-giveaway-create-a-meaningful-message/">Eco Child's Play site</a> has a great write up of GirlMogul and is running a little contest - come up with your own t-shirt slogan.&nbsp; Please go on over and check out the post to find out more.&nbsp;&nbsp; It includes parts of an interview I did with Amy Jussel from <a href="http://www.shapingyouth.org/blog/?p=969">The Shaping Youth Blog</a>. Be sure to read&nbsp; the <a href="http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/08/23/girlmogul-eco-tee-giveaway-create-a-meaningful-message/">Eco Child's Play story</a> and leave your comments for a shirt idea!</p>]]>
        
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    <title>Michelle Obama - GirlMogul of the Day</title>
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    <published>2008-08-22T16:19:22Z</published>
    <updated>2008-08-22T16:27:23Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[ Check out this article on Micheel Obama from the Associated Press.&nbsp; Which ever way you may be leaning politically, whatever you think a role of a First Lady should be, let's just take a moment and applaud Michelle Obama...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://site.girlmogul.com/blog/Michelle%20Obama.jpg"><img height="122" alt="Michelle Obama.jpg" src="http://site.girlmogul.com/blog/Michelle%20Obama-thumb.jpg" width="179" border="0" /></a> </p><p>Check out this article on Micheel Obama from the <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap_campaignplus/20080821/ap_ca/on_deadline;_ylt=Ap8fDsX4zgr4nJyOVbTpbPJh24cA">Associated Press</a>.&nbsp; Which ever way you may be leaning politically, whatever you think a role of a First Lady should be, let's just take a moment and applaud Michelle Obama for being...her.&nbsp; As the article says&quot; There's not a parent on planet Earth who wouldn't want a daughter like this,&quot; said Edythe Friley, 61, a retired teacher from Detroit ...&quot;</p><p>She is a role model to all girls out there - having risen from poverty through hard work and education, to achieve a meaningful career, to raise a family and achieve a realistic level of finacial success and stability.&nbsp; Go Ms. Obama...and no matter what happens, keep on inspiring all those other GirlMoguls out there.</p><p>&nbsp;Think the Obama girls would like a Future Leader of the Free World t-shirt?&nbsp; GirlMogul will be happy to send them ones...pass the word along.</p><p>Don't forget to shop for all your Girl Power back to school accessories at <a href="http://www.girlmogul.com/backtoschool.html">GirlMogul's back to school page. </a></p>]]>
        
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    <title>Shaping Youth Blog</title>
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    <published>2008-08-21T13:32:33Z</published>
    <updated>2008-08-21T13:40:10Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[ First all&nbsp;- sorry for the delay in posting.&nbsp; There were umm technical issues that took several emails and a couple of tech support calls to figure out.&nbsp; But we're back and have a slate of great posts coming up,...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://site.girlmogul.com/blog/Shaping%20Youth.jpg"><img height="92" alt="Shaping Youth.jpg" src="http://site.girlmogul.com/blog/Shaping%20Youth-thumb.jpg" width="325" border="0" /></a> </p><p>First all&nbsp;- sorry for the delay in posting.&nbsp; There were umm technical issues that took several emails and a couple of tech support calls to figure out.&nbsp; But we're back and have a slate of great posts coming up, including information on a giveaway a new friend is hosting.</p><p>But first I just wanted to bring the <a href="http://www.shapingyouth.org/blog/?cat=5">Shaping Youth Blog</a> and its founder <a href="http://www.shapingyouth.org/blog/?cat=5">Amy Jussel</a> to your attention.&nbsp; This is a great well thought out blog about the media's effect on youth today - and don't worry - it's not all bad.&nbsp; It includes a lot of insight into how teens spending all this time online is going to be shaping the next generation.&nbsp; Of course, I am having pains realizing that I am not of the next generation anymore... Anyway great information resources and links on body image, branding, and one of my greatest worries - growing up too soon. </p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>The Princess Bubble - As Seen on TV</title>
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    <published>2008-08-08T20:15:05Z</published>
    <updated>2008-08-08T20:19:44Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[ Be sure to check out The Princess Bubble - it's a modern day&nbsp;fairy tale starring a well-employed, globe-trotting, good-friend, good-date, helpful-neighbor princess who is confused by the traditional fairy tale message that implies she must find her &ldquo;prince&rdquo; before...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://site.girlmogul.com/blog/Princess%20Bubble.jpg"><img height="360" alt="Princess Bubble.jpg" src="http://site.girlmogul.com/blog/Princess%20Bubble-thumb.jpg" width="309" border="0" /></a> </p><p>Be sure to check out <a href="http://www.girlmogul.com/gm00452.html">The Princess Bubble</a> - it's a modern day&nbsp;fairy tale starring a well-employed, globe-trotting, good-friend, good-date, helpful-neighbor princess who is confused by the traditional fairy tale message that implies she must find her &ldquo;prince&rdquo; before she can live &ldquo;happily ever after.&rdquo; Join Princess Bubble on eher adventures as she finds her Happily Ever After - and hint - it doesn't invovle a man named Charming.&nbsp; Just the kind of book GirlMogul can get behind.&nbsp;&nbsp; In fact we liked it so much - we decided to buy some ourselves to sell - check out the <a href="http://www.girlmogul.com/gm00452.html">Princess Bubble Book&nbsp;on GirlMogul</a> and you'll see a great price and a free shipping code (SHH! It's good for your whole order!)</p><p>GirlMogul - Girl Power Apparel &amp; Accessories - <a href="http://www.girlmogul.com/backtoschool.html">check out our back to school specials</a></p>]]>
        
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    <title>We&apos;re Cool - Yah - Cool Mom Picks Picked us</title>
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    <published>2008-08-06T17:55:12Z</published>
    <updated>2008-08-06T18:00:03Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[ Hi all GirlMogul fans.&nbsp; We're real excited because Cool Mom Picks highlighted a GirlMogul shirt in their Back to School Guide.&nbsp; We know we're not supposed to care about being cool...but still, it's nice to make the team. Check...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://site.girlmogul.com/blog/CMP_bts.gif"><img height="150" alt="CMP_bts.gif" src="http://site.girlmogul.com/blog/CMP_bts-thumb.gif" width="150" border="0" /></a> </p><p>Hi all GirlMogul fans.&nbsp; We're real excited because Cool Mom Picks highlighted a GirlMogul shirt in their Back to School Guide.&nbsp; We know we're not supposed to care about being cool...but still, it's nice to make the team. Check out the <a href="http://coolmompicks.com/backtoschool08/">Cool Mom Picks Back to School Guide</a>, or just hop on over to <a href="http://www.girlmogul.com/">GirlMogul</a> and start shopping. Use code GMCMP1001 for 15% through the end of September</p>]]>
        
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    <title>GirlMogul is sponsoring a contest on Mrs. Magoo Reads</title>
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    <published>2008-08-05T13:45:02Z</published>
    <updated>2008-08-05T13:48:14Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[Just so y'all know,GirlMogul is sponsoring a contest with Mrs. Magoo reads - check out the link here http://www.mrsmagooreads.com/2008/08/breaking-dawn-contest.html&nbsp;and check out Mrs. Magoo reads as well.&nbsp;I'm excited since Mrs Magoo choose Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer.&nbsp; It's book 4 in...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Just so y'all know,GirlMogul is sponsoring a contest with Mrs. Magoo reads - check out the link here <a href="http://www.mrsmagooreads.com/2008/08/breaking-dawn-contest.html">http://www.mrsmagooreads.com/2008/08/breaking-dawn-contest.html</a>&nbsp;and check out Mrs. Magoo reads as well.</p><p>&nbsp;I'm excited since Mrs Magoo choose Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer.&nbsp; It's book 4 in the &quot;Vampire&quot; series. I confess to only having read the first one, Twilight, but that's only due to lack of time..., not interest.&nbsp; So check out Mrs. Magoo - <a href="http://www.mrsmagooreads.com/2008/08/breaking-dawn-contest.html">http://www.mrsmagooreads.com/2008/08/breaking-dawn-contest.html</a>&nbsp;and the book.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]>
        
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    <title>Book Review - You&apos;re Amazing</title>
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    <published>2008-08-04T13:07:43Z</published>
    <updated>2008-08-04T13:23:06Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[ &nbsp;Girls Inc Presents: You're Amazing by Claire Mysko is a great book designed to help girls deal with the pressure of being perfect.&nbsp; Aimed at teenagers, it delves into subjects like school pressure, weight issues, crushes, relationships, friends, family...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://site.girlmogul.com/blog/You're%20Amazing.jpg"><img height="240" alt="You're Amazing.jpg" src="http://site.girlmogul.com/blog/You%27re%20Amazing-thumb.jpg" width="240" border="0" /></a> </p><p>&nbsp;<u>Girls Inc Presents: You're Amazing</u> by Claire Mysko is a great book designed to help girls deal with the pressure of being perfect.&nbsp; Aimed at teenagers, it delves into subjects like school pressure, weight issues, crushes, relationships, friends, family and priorities.&nbsp; Starting with the difference between a Supergirl - one who feels the need to be perfect, to please everyone else first and put herself last and an Amazing Girl, who isn't afraid to ask questions, ask for help,&nbsp; is proud of her accomplishments and takes care of herself, the book goes on and presents stories and tips from real life girls - some of them teens who are in the midst of living through it, and some from older women who have survived.&nbsp; The book includes sound advice, thoughtful tips and stories that are sure to strike a chord with just about ever girl.&nbsp; Included are some quizzes and journal activities to help your girl get the most of the book.&nbsp; A perfect book to read right before the start of school, consider starting your own family book club - read along with her and use it as the perfect place to start some discussions about important, if somewhat difficult topics.</p><p>The book is available on Amazon &amp; at other booksellers.&nbsp; Check out the <a href="http://clairemysko.com/">author's, Claire Mysko, website as well</a>.&nbsp; She has a great blog, including book giveaways, posts about girls issues, a list of favorite authors and other great stuff.&nbsp;&nbsp; She's also the founder of <a href="http://www.insidebeauty.org/">Inside Beauty</a>, a website and outreach program designed to give girls a healthy fashion and beauty reality check. </p>]]>
        
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    <title>The Science Babe</title>
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    <published>2008-07-31T13:47:39Z</published>
    <updated>2008-07-31T13:56:53Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[I was at the Liberty Science Center in Newark, NJ on field trip, watching a science demonstration on the cool things you oculd do with liquid nitrogen - shrink balloons, freeze ballons, make fog, etd.&nbsp; The science demonstrator called for...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>I was at the Liberty Science Center in Newark, NJ on field trip, watching a science demonstration on the cool things you oculd do with liquid nitrogen - shrink balloons, freeze ballons, make fog, etd.&nbsp; The science demonstrator called for volunteers - all of the boys raised their hands of course.&nbsp; Behind me, I could hear nother urgiwn her tween girl to get involved - &quot;You're our science girl,&quot; the mom said, to which the girl promptly replied, &quot;No I'm not - I don't wear a pocket protector or a pants that are too tight and short.&quot;&nbsp; So I get the pocket protector reference...though I don't think they sell them anymore, that this girl, who probably thought all the experiments were cool and wanted to volunteer, held back because she didn't want to be that horror of horrors, a girl geek.&nbsp; </p><p>So, young lady, to set your mind at rest, I introduce <a href="http://thesciencebabe.com/">The Science Babe</a> - proof that you can be way cool and be a girl geek.&nbsp; You can even wear high heels.&nbsp; Check out Dr. Debbie and her fascinating video on the Science of High Heels... and revel in the fact out, girl nerds, that being a science geek doesn't mean you need to sacrifice anything else...</p><p>&nbsp;And don't forget to get your very own <a href="http://www.girlmogul.com/science-is-cool.html">GirlMogul Science is Cool t-shirt.</a>&nbsp; We suggest the new baby doll style. </p>]]>
        
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    <title>Mrs. Magoo Reads - GirlMogul of the Day</title>
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    <published>2008-07-29T18:59:54Z</published>
    <updated>2008-07-29T19:06:48Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[&nbsp; We've decided to award Sophie Epstein, creater of the Mrs. Magoo Reads&nbsp;blog the GirlMogul of the day.&nbsp; A blog dedicated to reviewing tween (aka young adult literature), Sophie has compiled an impresive reading list, ranging from the old -...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p><p><img height="67" alt="MrsMagooBig.jpg" src="http://site.girlmogul.com/blog/MrsMagooBig.jpg" width="226" border="0" /> </p><p>We've decided to award Sophie Epstein, creater of the <a href="http://www.mrsmagooreads.com/">Mrs. Magoo Reads</a>&nbsp;blog the GirlMogul of the day.&nbsp; A blog dedicated to reviewing tween (aka young adult literature), Sophie has compiled an impresive reading list, ranging from the old - Jane Austen's Emma to the new - Harry Potter.&nbsp; We admire her entrepreneurial spirit to in opening up the blog to author for promotional opportunities - she's going for the Mrs Magoo Bump (much like the Colbert Bump).&nbsp; Good for you Sophie - we foresee many great things for you, Future Media Mogul. So be sure to check the <a href="http://www.mrsmagooreads.com/">Mrs. Magoo Reads blog</a> and tell all of your friends. </p><p>Love to read?&nbsp; Want to be a writer when you grow up?&nbsp; Then check out <a href="http://www.girlmogul.com/gm00384.html">GirlMogul's Future Best Selling Author tee</a> - now in Baby Doll Style. </p>]]>
        
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    <title>Surprise - Girls are good at math</title>
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    <published>2008-07-28T14:38:02Z</published>
    <updated>2008-07-28T14:42:10Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[Good News &ndash; Girls really are good in math. &nbsp;A new study refutes the talking Barbie claim that &ldquo;Math class is hard.&rdquo; Y showing that there is no gap between girls and boys when it comes to math. &nbsp;&nbsp;In a...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Good News &ndash; Girls really are good in math. <span>&nbsp;</span>A new study refutes the talking Barbie claim that &ldquo;Math class is hard.&rdquo; Y showing that there is no gap between girls and boys when it comes to math. <span>&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span>In a study funded by the National Science Foundation, It found that while 20 years ago boys scored better on math tests, that is no longer the case &ndash; they now perform equally.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The NY Times article &ldquo;<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/25/education/25math.html?_r=1&amp;scp=1&amp;sq=girls%20and%20math&amp;st=cse&amp;oref=slogin">Math Scores show no Gap for Girls</a>&rdquo; goes on quote the co-author of the study ,Marcia C. Linn of the University of California, Berkeley,. &ldquo;But people are surprised by these findings, which suggests to me that the stereotypes are still there.&rdquo; </p><p>Girls are still underrepresented in high school physics classes (which require a decent level of math knowledge), as well as the professions, such as engineering that require math. <span>&nbsp;</span>Another author of the study, Janet Hyde, a professor at the University of Wisconsin, said: &ldquo;The stereotype that boys do better at math is still held widely by teachers and parents.&hellip; I still hear anecdotes about guidance counselors steering girls away from engineering, telling them they won&rsquo;t be able to do the math.&rdquo;</p>So what does this mean &ndash; don&rsquo;t assume that just because she&rsquo;s girl, she can&rsquo;t do math. <span>&nbsp;</span>And if she doesn&rsquo;t like math or isn&rsquo;t doing well, take a look at her classes and her teachers. <span>&nbsp;</span>Is there something going on in the classroom (like a biased teacher) discouraging her from doing well at math. <span>&nbsp;</span>Perhaps this might be an area to get a few enrichment classes &ndash; with someone or somewhere that is committed to girls and math, or do start doing some fun math drills at home. <span>&nbsp;</span>Even if she never wants to go onto a calculus, a solid foundation of math will serve her well in any analytic classes, better prepare her for financial freedom (no mortgage broker will snow her. Also, strengthening a math weakness to at least competency will give her more self-confidence in school in general &ndash; as well as help maintain her overall GPA.<br /><p>&nbsp;Check out the <a href="http://www.girlmogul.com/i-dream-big.html">I Like Math</a> shirt at <a href="http://www.girlmogul.com/">GirlMogul.com</a></p><p></p>&nbsp;]]>
        
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    <title>From Engineering to HR - Joelle Hinds-Ware - a Real GirlMogul</title>
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    <published>2008-07-17T13:27:44Z</published>
    <updated>2008-07-21T10:52:10Z</updated>
    
    <summary> Joelle Hinds-Ware is the managing partner of Verify-Ed, an HR (Human Resources) Services Company she co-founded.   Her background however, is in engineering, so we were intrigued – how does an engineer become an HR entrepreneur, and how did an engineering background set her up for success, no matter what the field?  Read on for her story, as well as great tips on finding a mentor and studying and doing what you love.  Check out Joelle and her company, Verify Ed at www.verifyed.com .</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://site.girlmogul.com/blog/Headshot-glasses.jpg"><img height="172" alt="Headshot-glasses.jpg" src="http://site.girlmogul.com/blog/Headshot-glasses-thumb.jpg" width="168" border="0" /></a> </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Today we're happy to feature a Real Life GirlMogul, Joelle Hinds-Ware, entrepreneur, engineer, wife and mother - who says you can't ahve it all.&nbsp; Read on for her take on being a female engineer, balancing career and family and seizing an opportunity in the market to start her own business. </p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p><span><span>&nbsp;</span>Joelle Hinds-Ware is the managing partner of <a href="http://www.verify-ed.com/">Verify-ED</a>, an HR (Human Resources) Services Company she co-founded. <span>&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;Her background however, is in engineering, so we were intrigued &ndash; how does an engineer become an HR entrepreneur, and how did an engineering background set her up for success, no matter what the field?<span>&nbsp; </span>Read on for her story, as well as great tips on finding a mentor and studying and doing what you love.<span>&nbsp; </span>Check out Joelle and her company, Verify Ed at <a href="http://www.verify-ed.com/">Verify-ED</a></span></p><span><br /></span>&nbsp;<strong><span>Q. Why/How did you decide to study engineering in college?</span><em><span><br /></span></em></strong><strong><em><span>A: <span>&nbsp;</span></span></em></strong><span>Fate and good luck.&nbsp; When I was a senior at Cardinal Spellman HS (Bronx, NY), I fell in love with Calculus in Ms. Sirakos&rsquo; class.&nbsp; I was a member of the Bronx YMCA gymnastics team and, before practice, the father of one of my teammates would often help me with my Calculus homework.&nbsp; One day he asked me about my college plans, and I really had no idea where I wanted to go and what I wanted to study.&nbsp; He said that he had never met any girl who loved Calculus as much as I did and he invited me to visit his alma mater, Stevens Institute of Technology (Hoboken, NJ).&nbsp; Without David Silverberg&rsquo;s intervention, I would not have known that engineering was a viable option &ndash; so I am indebted to him for his help.</span><span><br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><strong><em><span>Q: </span></em></strong><span>What did you study in school that helped you?</span><span><br /></span><strong><em><span>A: </span></em></strong><span>Calculus and algebra were the most applicable courses to engineering that I took in high school.</span><span><br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><strong><em><span>Q: </span></em></strong><span>What was your favorite subject growing up?</span><strong><em><span><br /></span></em></strong><strong><em><span>A: </span></em></strong><span>Algebra.&nbsp; In algebra, I love that it is so applicable to solving everyday problems.&nbsp; You are always trying to find the unknown X to something &ndash; and that does not only apply to math.&nbsp; It could be the unknown X in a logic statement, but it is still algebra.</span><span><br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><strong><em><span>Q:</span></em></strong><span> What were/are your hobbies?<br /></span><strong><em><span><span>&nbsp;</span>A: </span></em></strong><span>I still consider myself a gymnast, and I have parlayed this love into coaching my daughters&rsquo; competitive gymnastics teams.&nbsp; I was also introduced to fencing in college, and I take any opportunity to pick up my foil.&nbsp; I am also a certified fitness instructor.&nbsp; I really like teaching strength training to women because I recognize the great effects of muscle development on your health and positive self-image.</span><span><br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><strong><em><span>Q: </span></em></strong><span>What was your favorite book growing up?</span><strong><em><span><br /></span></em></strong><strong><em><span><span>&nbsp;</span>A: </span></em></strong><span>I was such a voracious reader when I was younger.&nbsp; I am sure that I read almost every young adult fiction book in the Castle Hill (Bronx, NY) public library.&nbsp; I can&rsquo;t recall that I had a favorite book, but I do recall immensely enjoying The Chosen by Chaim Potok and The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom.&nbsp; Interestingly, those books were required summer reading and they really made lasting impressions.&nbsp; My reading choices have always been for books that make me happy &ndash; I do not like horror stories!</span><span><br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><strong><em><span>Q: </span></em></strong><span>What was your first engineering job?</span><strong><em><span><br /></span></em></strong><strong><em><span>A:<span> </span></span></em></strong><span>&nbsp;I have never held a traditional engineering job.&nbsp; Many people may not realize that employers seek engineers for their analytical skills &ndash; not the ability to use a compass.&nbsp; My first job out of college was with a management consulting company &ndash; where I did not do well.&nbsp; I was not mature enough to work on client sites, but I was GREAT at creating analytical spreadsheets that used macros to perform amazing calculations.</span><span><br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><strong><em><span>Q: </span></em></strong><span>Why did you switch from engineering to HR entrepreneurship?</span><strong><em><span><br /></span></em></strong><strong><em><span>A: <span><span>&nbsp;</span></span></span></em></strong><span>I wanted more control over my schedule.&nbsp; I have 3 children and a husband.&nbsp; I was getting up every morning&nbsp;to catch a 6:15 am train and rushing home to relieve the au pair &ndash; it was stressful.&nbsp; At my job as a business analyst at an executive staffing firm, I recognized that the vendor that we used to verify education degrees could not fulfill a basic need.&nbsp; I formed a partnership with someone who had extensive background screening experience and we developed a way for our clients to verify degrees without collecting sensitive data from job candidates.&nbsp; This feature is how we stand apart from our competitors!</span><span><br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><strong><em><span>Q: </span></em></strong><span>Were you the only woman in your class, at your job?&nbsp;&nbsp; If so, was it weird?</span><strong><em><span><br /></span></em></strong><strong><em><span>A:<span> </span></span></em></strong><span>Not only am I often the only woman, but I am often the only Black woman &ndash; and it is fun!&nbsp; I don&rsquo;t mind being the most different, because people tend to remember me and I believe that I get more opportunities to present my ideas than others.&nbsp; The hardest part is being confident that you &ldquo;belong&rdquo; because there are many people who seek to belittle others.&nbsp; That was the situation at my first job.&nbsp; There were not many women at the company, and most of the women were very helpful and provided guidance.&nbsp; But there was one woman who was determined to make me feel badly.&nbsp; That experience actually makes me very aware to provide guidance and assistance to other women when I can.&nbsp; Our interns are all women and I am asked to speak about my experiences at events geared toward women.</span><span><br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><strong><em><span>Q: </span></em></strong><span>Is engineering family friendly?</span><strong><em><span><br /></span></em></strong><strong><em><span>A: </span></em></strong><span>&nbsp;As with everything, it depends on the engineering path taken.&nbsp; I have friends who have become staff engineers at large firms that have structured programs geared toward work-life balance, so managing family and work is easier.&nbsp; I also have friends who have chosen to work in very hands on, small environments where the demands on their time do&nbsp; not make it easy to find a good balance. </span><span><br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><strong><em><span>Q: </span></em></strong><span>What makes engineering a great career for a woman?&nbsp; (Or not)<br /></span><strong><em><span>A:<span> </span></span></em></strong><span>First, engineering is a wonderful major for women because it is a great way to apply the analytical strengths women and girls have.&nbsp; Women tend to think and ponder issues.&nbsp; The application of engineering studies is limitless.&nbsp; An engineer can be anything from a teacher to a medical doctor, so women can find a career that utilizes their engineering skills and complements the life they choose.</span><span><br /></span><span>&nbsp;</span><span><br /></span><strong><em><span>Q: </span></em></strong><span>How do you know if engineering might be right for you?<br /></span><strong><em><span>A:</span></em></strong><span> If you like to analyze and find solutions, that is a good indicator that you will enjoy engineering.&nbsp; There are many engineering disciplines, so you can find a focus that you enjoy.&nbsp; I chose to major in Engineering Management because I enjoyed getting a foundation in every engineering field and studying management concepts to complement my engineering skills.</span><span><br /></span><span><br />What are some good resources for students thinking about becoming an engineer?</span><span><br /></span><strong><em><span>A: </span></em></strong><span>Another engineer is always great!&nbsp; You can also check out engineering organizations like the Society of Women Engineers (<a href="http://www.swe.org/" target="_blank"><span>www.swe.org</span></a>) or professional organizations that focus on specific disciplines like the American Society for Engineering Management (<a href="http://www.asem.org/" target="_blank"><span>www.asem.org</span></a>) .&nbsp; These organizations usually have programs for providing information about engineering and mentoring programs.</span><span><br /></span><strong><em><span>Q: </span></em></strong><span>Quick paragraph about what you&rsquo;re doing now &ndash; promote your business of course&hellip;</span><strong><em><span><br /></span></em></strong><strong><em><span>A: </span></em></strong><span>I am a Managing Partner at Verify-ED, a company that provides background screening services.&nbsp; Employers come to us to check the backgrounds (education, past employment, criminal history, etc.) of people who they are considering to hire.&nbsp; We also have a tool called Val-ID-ate that lets job seekers use our services to show proof of their qualifications.&nbsp; For example, you would use our services to show proof that you earned your engineering degree and Val-ID-ate lets you create a screen of this information that you can show to prospective employers.&nbsp; People can attach the URL to their <a href="http://www.myspace.com/" target="_blank"><span>MySpace</span></a> or <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/" target="_blank"><span>LinkedIn</span></a> profiles.&nbsp; We are very excited about this product!</span><span><br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><p><strong><em><span>Q: </span></em></strong><span>And anything else you want to add?</span></p><strong><em><span>A: </span></em></strong><span>We would love to hear from you!&nbsp; Please visit our website and tell us what you think.&nbsp; You can view our past monthly newsletters (<a href="http://www.verify-ed.com/inthemedia.php" target="_blank"><span>www.verify-ed.com/inthemedia.php</span></a>) and sign up to receive future ones.&nbsp; You can also read my blog (<a href="http://verify-ed.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span>http://verify-ed.blogspot.com</span></a>).</span><span><br /></span>]]>
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    <title>GirlMogul Featured on Mommy Track&apos;d.com</title>
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    <published>2008-07-14T02:11:30Z</published>
    <updated>2008-07-14T02:16:19Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[ &nbsp;We love Mommy Track'd.com, even before they wrote nice things about GirlMogul. But seriously, they get the whole girl power apparel thing.&nbsp; Be sure to check out their Anti-Princess Reading list as well.&nbsp; It's full of great girl stories.&nbsp;...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://site.girlmogul.com/blog/logo.gif"><img height="71" alt="logo.gif" src="http://site.girlmogul.com/blog/logo-thumb.gif" width="439" border="0" /></a> </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We love Mommy Track'd.com, even before they <a href="http://www.mommytrackd.com/future-leader-free-world">wrote nice things about GirlMogul</a>. But seriously, they get the whole girl power apparel thing.&nbsp; Be sure to check out their <a href="http://www.mommytrackd.com/bookshelf/amazon">Anti-Princess Reading list</a> as well.&nbsp; It's full of great girl stories.&nbsp; Anyway, please check out the <a href="http://www.mommytrackd.com/future-leader-free-world">review</a> of the GirlMogul&nbsp; Future Leader of the Free World - Lily shirt - be sure to leave a comment and show your support. </p>]]>
        
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    <title>The GirlMogul Story</title>
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    <published>2008-07-09T14:20:51Z</published>
    <updated>2008-07-09T14:22:16Z</updated>
    
    <summary>The GirlMogul StoryIt all started with a strange invitation. A simple, clean crisp invitation to four very different girls, from different backgrounds, with different interests and talents. Asked to meet at the City Library one weekend afternoon, their parents and...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<h1>The GirlMogul Story</h1><div id="caption"><div>It all started with a strange invitation. A simple, clean crisp invitation to four very different girls, from different backgrounds, with different interests and talents. Asked to meet at the City Library one weekend afternoon, their parents and caregivers dropped them off (after thoroughly checking everything out) into the optimistic and caring arms of Abby. Led through the ancient building to, they went up , up and up, to the top floor (which they had never even known about, not even Rose), to meet the strange mysterious Dr. Smith. With her gray hair pulled back in a bun and crisp navy suit on, she looked over the girls. Rose, Poppy, Lily and Daisy. Under that steely gaze, even Daisy straigntned up from her slouch and wished she was wearing something beside her favorite, torn and tattered t-shirt.<br /><br />And then Dr. Smith smiled. &ldquo;Welcome girls. We have big things planned for you&hellip;&rdquo; And so begins the story of the GirlMoguls &ndash; Lily, Rose, Poppy and Daisy &ndash; and no, those aren&rsquo;t their real names. Read on to find out more about the Girls<br /><br /><h2>Lily</h2>Lily&rsquo;s fun vivacious and outgoing. She&rsquo;s a natural leader and that&rsquo;s the role she&rsquo;ll assume in the group. She makes friends everywhere she goes. A decent student, Lily can do really well when she tries hard. When she doesn&rsquo;t try in school, she does ok. She&rsquo;s a little better at math than any other subject and sometimes finds reading a whole book tough going, unless it&rsquo;s about something really interesting. Unlike the other GirlMoguls it may seem Lily doesn&rsquo;t have any special talents, but her natural ability to rally the team around, listen to all sides and make decisions will make her an excellent leader. Watch as she discovers an unknown interest in money and business.<br /><br />Lily lives in the suburbs of the city, with her Mom, a real estate agent, and her dad, a banker. They have a dog named Scoochie.<br /><br /><h2>Poppy</h2>Poppy&rsquo;s the scientist of the group &ndash; insatiably curious she&rsquo;s always asking why. She has a love of animals and when she was little spent hours collecting bugs, worms and other things. She has two fish tanks, one turtle tank and a hamster. She&rsquo;s always watching the Science channel and reading anything about science. For the holidays last year, she got her first chemistry kit. She set up her own lab in her room, where she&rsquo;s constantly working on perfecting a new hand lotion for her older sister.<br /><br /><h2>Daisy</h2><br /><br />Daisy is one tough cookie. Super smart, sarcastic and a little bit of a rebel, Daisy looks tough on the inside but has a heart of gold on the inside. She lives with her father in an apartment in the heart of the City. She loves the great views, but her favorite thing is working on her computer. She disassembled her first computer when she was 3, and since then has been building her own and writing programs for it. She&rsquo;s even built a few of her own gadgets like a remote door bell and phone ringer &ndash; it drives her dad crazy. Daisy never does well in school, but she could if she tried. She doesn&rsquo;t though &ndash; she&rsquo;d rather be playing a video game, building a computer or programming an widget for My Space.<br /><br /><h2>Rose</h2>Rose is the quiet one of the group. The scholar, the writer and the observer. The voice of the GirlMoguls, she starts chronicling their adventures. Rose lives on a farm on the outskirts of the City. Her mom works the farm while her dad is overseas. It&rsquo;s a busy life, but overall it&rsquo;s good. Rose loves to read and can lose herself in a book when she&rsquo;s not supposed to be doing chores. Also very curious, Rose believes that everything worth knowing is in a book &ndash; she most often goes to the library (or her computer) to find the answer to something. Often the voice of reason in the GirlMoguls, Rose is an excellent researcher &ndash; with Daisy&rsquo;s internet skills, Poppy&rsquo;s curiosity and need to experiment and Lily&rsquo;s leadership, there&rsquo;s no problem they can&rsquo;t solve. </div></div>]]>
        
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