top of page
SoS Blog
Read about stories and insights - directly from our Members!
Want to be a guest blogger or have an SoS Writer write about your story?
Search


Self-Awareness: Is it Time to Look Inside?
Much of the SOS focus this quarter has been on "how you show up." After all, your public image dramatically impacts all aspects of your...
Nancy A Shenker
Mar 92 min read
15 views
0 comments


"Ugh. Do I Look & Sound Like That?"
Are you ever REALLY ready for your close-up? This month, we at SOS have been delving into how to put your best face forward in all kinds...
Nancy A Shenker
Feb 92 min read
20 views
0 comments


Is Your Image Helping or Hurting You? Unveiling the Truth Behind Women's Appearance and Behavior Myths
The Power of First Impressions Have you ever walked into a meeting or networking event and decided almost immediately who looked...
Nancy A Shenker
Jan 193 min read
26 views
0 comments


10 Ways to End 2024
Don't worry...we're not adding more obligations to what could be an overwhelming to-do list. The holidays can be stressful for all women...
Nancy A Shenker
Dec 16, 20241 min read
14 views
0 comments


Gratitude, Growth, and Opportunity: Key Lessons from 2024
At a recent gathering, professional women discussed gratitude, self-care, embracing challenges, and finding growth opportunities in 2025.
Jessica Wiederhorn
Dec 8, 20242 min read
24 views
0 comments


Caring for a Parent: Ashley's Story
When Roles are Suddenly Reversed Ashley Perdue , a member of the SOS Board, is a full-time Territory Manager for the largest U.S.-based...
Nancy A Shenker
Nov 16, 20243 min read
67 views
3 comments


A Single Mother of Two Shares Her Caregiving Story (and Tips)
Kim Ely is a Physician Assistant, independent patient advocate, and Founder of Human Kind Advocates. She has faced a number of her own...
Nancy A Shenker
Nov 12, 20243 min read
21 views
1 comment


Caregiving or Caregetting?
Perspectives from a mother, grandmother, leader, and partner It's a fact. Women often play more of a caregiving role throughout their...
Nancy A Shenker
Nov 7, 20243 min read
17 views
0 comments

Battling the Insecurity Villian
This month, I hosted an intimate gathering for a group of professional women in Arizona, in keeping with our theme of building confidence...
Nancy A Shenker
Oct 10, 20242 min read
32 views
0 comments


Money Shame: The 64% Problem
I learned at an early age that finances are finite. When I was a little girl (probably about five), my father offered to buy me a...
Nancy A Shenker
Sep 15, 20242 min read
67 views
0 comments

11 Women’s Networking Groups That Will Boost Your Career
If you’re a career-driven and high achieving woman looking for a way to network with other professionals, you’ve come to the right place....
Elise Klepper
Aug 21, 20244 min read
84 views
1 comment


See Something? Say Something! (And Then Repeat It!)
This month's theme at SOS is Gender Equality & Equity. Equality means each individual or group of people is given the same resources or...
Nancy A Shenker
Aug 13, 20243 min read
52 views
0 comments


Who's That Team Member Who Gives You Grief?
Our theme at SOS this month is "Difficult Bosses & Employees." I recently confessed to some of my own failures (and what I learned) as a...
Nancy A Shenker
Jul 23, 20243 min read
78 views
0 comments


I Was a Bad Boss
(But You Don't Have to Be One!) When I was about 25 years old, the man I worked for allowed me to hire an assistant. I don't remember...
Nancy A Shenker
Jul 9, 20243 min read
76 views
0 comments


What Rita Learned from Her Recent Health Scare
SOS Board Member Rita Drobnis was bold enough to share her story about a recent personal health challenge. We hope our readers can apply...
Nancy A Shenker
Jun 17, 20244 min read
61 views
0 comments


7 Ways to Get Mentally & Physically Healthier
When women gather, the conversation often turns to health -- both mental and physical. Sleep quality, weight loss (or gain) struggles and...
Nancy A Shenker
Jun 10, 20243 min read
40 views
0 comments


Women & Ships
No, we're not discussing the Below Deck reality show, a cruise line, or a college crew team. The month of May at SOS is all about...
Nancy A Shenker
May 12, 20242 min read
27 views
1 comment


EQ, AI, and Other Intel Types
Throughout our education and work lives, we're sometimes given labels based on our performance in certain situations. Class rankings are...
Nancy A Shenker
Apr 9, 20242 min read
60 views
0 comments

Why Go it Alone?
Many of us spent the pandemic working and living solo. After it wound down, some of us realized that one of the things we missed the most...
Nancy A Shenker
Mar 13, 20243 min read
36 views
3 comments

Stage, Not Age
Ageism is the final "ism" we need to tackle. Dating apps require people to post the year they were born. Recruiters and hiring managers...
Nancy A Shenker
Feb 7, 20242 min read
29 views
0 comments
We Need Your Support Today!
bottom of page