Aida Ramirez grew up believing the key to success and earning respect was going to college. But as an adult, she realized it wasn’t exactly…
For the past two months, the world has been a little different. We recently surveyed YWA members about their COVID-19 challenges, how they’ve been staying…
YWA is excited to announce the four women from the Austin area who will receive scholarships from the Young Women’s Alliance Foundation. These $2,500 scholarships…
If you’re feeling more stressed than usual right now, you’re not alone. A recent poll showed that 45% of adults in the U.S. believe their…
When public shops, offices, and venues closed temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people found themselves having to reassess their business strategies. YWA member…
Earlier this month, YWA hosted a virtual resume workshop featuring special guest Meredith McManus, senior marketing manager at Indeed. Here are some of our takeaways…
When Beverly Hamilton founded the Austin Diaper Bank in 2013, which helps provide diapers to Central Texas families, she single-handedly brought diaper-need awareness to Austin….
As the COVID-19 situation rapidly evolves, many of the small businesses that make Austin unique have been forced to close their storefronts to help stop…
The Young Women’s Alliance Foundation (YWAF) is one of YWA’s most important reasons for being. Through it, multiple scholarships are granted to young women entering…
February speaker Vasavi Kumar shared her five steps toward identifying your GPS — gifts, skills, and passions — and using them to find happiness and…
