Landing the Job: When Networking Really Pays
Austin women have many reasons for seeking out networking groups like the Young Women’s Alliance. You may want to make new friends, get involved in…
Past YWA President Vanessa Fuentes Looks Back on Her YWA Experience — And Forward to the Future of Austin
Past YWA President Vanessa Fuentes Looks Back on Her YWA Experience — And Forward to the Future of Austin On her Austin City Council campaign…
LEAD: One Voice is Powerful, but Collaboration is Power at One Young World 2019
The Young Women’s Alliance is built upon four pillars: Lead, Educate, Network, and Serve. This month, we’re showcasing a different pillar each week, with stories…
8 Incredible Quotes from “I Am Malala”
Malala Yousafzai: recipient of Pakistan’s first National Peace Prize, the youngest person to ever win a Nobel Peace Prize, renowned education activist, international best-selling author,…
Get to Know Her Series – A Q&A with Brandie Brown
Brandie Brown is the winner of the 20th Anniversary Sunshine Camps Scholarship for $20,000 in 2013. Brandie recently graduated from Mary Hardin Baylor and is…
How to Prepare for Speaking on a Panel
5 ways to prepare to sit on a panel, by Virginia Rudnick When I was invited to be a panelist at Mashable’s Social Media Day,…
OCTOBER MEMBER OF THE MONTH: Lindsey Wrinkle
Each month, the members of YWA nominate a fellow member to be honored as YWA’s member of the month. This October, the honor belongs to Lindsey…
OCTOBER MEMBER OF THE MONTH: LAUREN LARA
Name: Lauren Lara Birthday: August 11 Age: 24 Occupation: Business Services Coordinator Employer: Grande Communications College you attended: Texas State University Degree: Merchandising with Minor…
ASK THE EXPERT: TIPS ON ACHIEVING WORK-LIFE BALANCE FROM YWA MEMBER CHELA WHITE-RAMSEY
For this month’s Ask the Expert, we sought out the advice of YWA member Chela White-Ramsey, who has completed extensive research on the hard-to-obtain work-life…
MEMBER OF THE MONTH: EMILY MEISCHEN
Tell us a little bit about yourself: Birthday: June 15th Age: About to enter my 3rd decade of life Occupation: Meeting & Marketing Coordinator at…