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Hi Reader, There are a lot of fantastic digital communities out there, but we’ve never wanted to turn Monument Women’s Creative Alliance into one. Sure, doing so would allow us to grow our membership even more. But the last thing we want is a massive group of people who would barely recognize each other at their local coffee shop. That’s why MWCA is Baltimore-based, through and through. We’ve always wanted our members to go beyond “transactional” relationships. We want people to get to know each other in a way that’s only really possible when they’re sharing a meal, sitting at the same physical table, or walking down the same street. While you certainly can develop great relationships through online platforms, it’s often trickier. So we decided to lean into local, and we’ve kept with it. Today, we have more than 400 members! Whenever we host an event, a portion of them get to bond over learning, having fun, and/or volunteering. If you’re craving more in-person connections right now, listen to that craving. Find a community in your city. Invite someone to a workshop. See what happens. While Hazel and I will always encourage you to make sure your digital home is in order (it IS 2025, after all), we’ll never tell you to forget about your “home” town. If you’re near Baltimore and you’re looking for some groups to get involved with, reply back and let me know! I know a whole bunch, and I’m happy to connect you. ⭐ Speaking of in-person connection, our International Women’s Day Soireé is coming up! The year’s theme is Accelerate Action. Our speakers will be talking about what women are doing to speed up equity and equality progress.⭐ Our International Women’s Day Soirée is open to everyone—register now to join us! Secure your spot here.
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Hi! I'm Rachel, the Left Brain of Drio.
Hi Reader, Whenever something doesn't go "perfectly," it can really get me down. In my leadership class, we recently talked about how women and girls are culturally and socially taught to aim for "perfection." From our work to our relationships and appearance…you know what I mean. On the flipside, boys are often taught to be bold and brave. Of course, there are variations (and men can struggle with perfectionism too!). But there's a clear trend, and it sure resonated with me. Whether it’s a...
Hi Reader, At first, it felt a little strange being the oldest students in the room. Rachel and I were at the MD Venture Student Showcase, where we and 9 other student startups were awarded $50,000 for student-led entrepreneurship ventures. We were recognized for WholeSite, our AI-assisted website creation platform (in case you missed it, here’s a link to the press release.) The youngest recipients were an 11th grader and a 12th grader, which means Rachel and I were literally old enough to be...
Hi Reader, We hope you had a fantastic start to the year! February has been buzzing with inspiring events and exciting milestones. We're thrilled to share a quick recap of all the highlights. Greener World Website Launch 🚀 The new GreenerWorld.com website is live! As one of North America’s largest distributors of compost, fertilizers, mulch, soil conditioners, and topsoil, Greener World is committed to sustainable solutions that drive environmental progress. Customers can easily explore...