Today our intern, Samantha Raggio, is giving thanks for some of the wonderful women in her life that have loved her well and taught her what it means to be a strong, selfless woman. Be sure to read her post and don’t forget to thank the women in your life that have made a difference. …
Today, I’m sharing a guide to shopping ethically and consciously for Black Friday! I’ve done lots of research, and strive to only list brands that have shared about their ethical and fair trade practices. I know it’s a long list, so I’ve broken it down into categories to make it easier to find what you …
This post was written by the beautiful Abigail, a writer, dreamer and artist, who I am so excited to introduce you to today. Author of the blog Abigail Green, today she is joining our Quit to Give campaign by writing about how we can quit complaining and give thanks, a beautiful reminder as we prepare for Thanksgiving and the …
This was originally posted on Kathleen’s blog Carrie Bradshaw Lied I shared about my trip this summer with Healing Waters International and The Her Initiative here, but earlier this week I hosted a Party for Her to share my experience and the cause with all of my girlfriends in Orange County. You can watch …
Writing this blog post could not have come at a more appropriate time. After the horrifying events that took place in Paris, Beirut, Nigeria, and around the world, it is only human to scream for vengeance, but I encourage all of us to consider a more powerful weapon: forgiveness. The very act of forgiveness is …
Today we are thrilled to introduce you all to Sarah Anthony, a registered and licensed dietitian, who is passionate about women and helping them lead holistic, healthy and balanced lives. Luckily for us, Sarah has agreed to be part of a new blog series called “Healthy Her” exploring different topics on holistic health for women, so you will be hearing …
If you are anything like me, finding the perfect Christmas gifts can be just as fun as receiving one (ok, well almost). This year we want to help you on your search for unique, meaningful gifts by highlighting some of our favorite brands and shops that not only make beautiful products, but also use their …
Meet Kristie Dunnigan, a great friend of The Her Initiative, whose wise and beautiful words we are so excited to share with you today! Kristie works for LandMine Design, a company that employs women on the border of Cambodia to make jewelry, providing them with a sustainable income and allowing them to work from home and care for their families. We …
As a high school senior, life seems pretty hectic during the chaos of the college application process. Anyone that has been through this process, or is currently struggling because of it, will know that it is extremely easy to get lost in the sea of deadlines and supplements. Beyond the college application process, however, I …
We are so excited to introduce you to the author of this post, and one of The Her Initiative’s all-time favorite artists, Jennie Pitts of Jennie Lou Art! Besides being an incredible artist, Jennie is one of the most down-to-earth, fun girls we know. We can’t wait for you to read her post about Mix & Mingle, an event …