The Fem Word Vol. 69

CURATING STORIES OF BOLD WOMEN IN CREATIVE SPACES.

weekly dose of female excellence ahead xx

Mental Health Awareness Month 

2020 has brought exceptional circumstances for people all over the world. The new restrictions make it even harder for those who live with mental health conditions. Six women share their stories and how they've been managing to stay mentally healthy during lockdown. READ MORE

The pandemic has changed the way many of us "live alone." With the worldwide stay at home orders in place, five women who live solo tell their stories of finding new beauty and love in this time, to dealing with anxiety and just wanting to be near people again. READ MORE

Female CEOs

A record breaking 37 women are currently leading Fortune 500 companies. Even though the number is up from last year, a S&P Global Market Intelligence study suggests that boards held the female CEOs and CFOs to a higher standard than the men before hiring them. READ MORE

He continues to create Magic

Minority and women-owned company? Never fear...Magic Johnson is here. The former National Basketball Association great has stepped in to offer assistance to small businesses in urban communities who are at risk for shutting down due to the COVID-19 financial crisis. We’re talking $100m big ones… READ MORE

Women - Stand Tall no matter what your height

Historically, aircraft in the Air Force were engineered around the height of the average man. But as of May 13, the Air Force removed height requirements that previously eliminated 44 percent of women between 20 and 29 to engage more female pilots. Of its 12,373 pilots, 93.4 percent are men and 6.6 percent are women. That will soon change. READ MORE

NASA 

Female NASA engineer, Farah Alibay, works in a white, male-dominated field. However, as she conquers Mars, she is also committed to increasing diversity and visibility of women in her field. READ MORE