The Network

Pinterest is a place for doers

Many business owners overlook this social media channel in terms of marketing.

How I Got Started: Mary-Brennan Faucheux of MJ’s Cafe

Mary-Brennan Faucheux first fell in love with the farm-to-table movement during a backpacking trip through Europe. Now she's a restaurateur.

Equal pay, gender discrimination complaints on the rise in Louisiana

Statewide, equal pay complaints have doubled that of what they were a decade ago.

New Woman’s Hospital CEO talks health

Tackling premature birth and maternal death rates are at the top of the list.

More families are working to share the housework load

On an average day, just 20% of men do housework compared to 49% of women.

2019 Gift Guide: For those who have it all

A few go-to gifts from local stores and a little beyond that strike a balance between fun and useful—aka ideal for gifting to even the girl that has everything.

Beyond employee engagement: Harness the power of volunteerism

b1BANK recently launched a bank wide initiative called b1COMMUNITY to support and encourage its employees to get involved in the community and give back. [Sponsored by Business First Bank]

Diabetes: It’s different for women

Death by heart failure is more common in women with the disease.

Dima Ghawi: What are your strengths?

Check out these valuable assessment tools for identifying and developing your professional strengths.

Financial firms are on the hunt for female advisers

Clients want it, and the industry is trying to deliver.

Five women share management hacks

It takes the right people, clear vision, check-ins and more.
Likeability

‘But is she likable enough?’

Women who behave in authoritative ways risk being deemed difficult, brusque or bossy, while those who are too nice risk having their competence questioned. How to escape the very real likability trap that still exists in the modern workplace.
Office drama

Coaching your team to avoid office drama

It takes intentional focus to create a drama-resistant culture.

Vacations need not be long to have impact

You don’t need a budget-busting two-week trip abroad to feel refreshed.
Instagram

Instagram should be part of most marketing strategies

It's less about pushing sales and more about personality.

How I Got Started: Ann Connelly of Ann Connelly Fine Art tells her story

How this savvy businesswoman went from operating a startup in a work room in her home to anchor tenant of her own luxury development called Studio Park.

A Baton Rouge engineer steps out of her comfort zone and into Saudi Arabia

While women have only recently begun moving cautiously into the workplace in Saudi Arabia, within industrial sectors like ExxonMobil's Kemya plant there were no female employees. ExxonMobil knew it needed the support of the best experts in the field and in this case, the best expert happened to be a woman. Antje "Anna" Lantow Logan, a German engineer with a decade specializing in robotics, shares her experience. [ Sponsored by ExxonMobil ]
Silicon Bayou

Turning tech tides in the Silicon Bayou 

The tech industry in Louisiana and Baton Rouge is growing and women are part of the cutting edge. Â