​Don’t work hard or become good at something. Stop working so much! Don’t seek answers if you don’t know something Don’t learn new things Work only when you can, don’t pull all nighter’s Don’t try to be a perfectionist Huh!!!! This list is exactly what you need if you...

​Wouldn't you want someone to help you out during rough times? Giving back is very important because you can make an impact on people's lives, find new opportunities, and strengthen communities. It feels good when you help someone because you can change a person’s life...

​Ladies, Knowledge is Power! I believe that women have come such a long way since the early 1930s. No longer are we just put into the box of limiting ourselves of settling for the housewife title, we are becoming judges, doctors, engineers, and so even close to...

It took me six years of education, actual experience in the field of social work, and the suicide of my niece to realize that “girls got issues” some more serious than the others. Most girls are not self-aware and do not learn to act intentionally and deliberately...

​Empathy- the ability to tap into another person’s feelings because you have been in their position or can see it from the point of view. Empathy in Leadership Raise your hand if you have had a not-so-positive experience with your boss or former boss. (Raises...

​Confidence. Our young gems struggle with it. Our older gems act like they don’t struggle with it. We, as ladies, often feel the need to act like we “have it all together”. At a recent Gem meeting we did an activity we called “Floats and Conversations”. All our Gems...

​A few of our Gems stated that they have trust issues-especially of other girls. Why do girls have such a hard time getting along with and trusting other girls? I have definitely seen this same mentality spill over into adulthood. Here is an excerpt from the poem "We...

​There is an old African proverb that states “by yourself you can go fast, together we can go far.” The average person will get easily excited about their new idea or business venture but could eventually lose steam, or a life circumstance will happen that will throw...

​STRESS!!!!! I personally don’t know anyone that likes to be stressed out. Stress can temporarily paralyze you, and even leave long term health issues. Not to forget that it’s more stress being a girl/women in today’s society. As an entrepreneur the most damaging thing...

​GEM OF THE MONTH: ALEXANDRITE Alexandrite is a very rare color changing gemstone. It is the birthstone for the month of June along with the Pearl and is also associated with the 55th wedding anniversary. Alexandrite meanings are empowerment, joy and hope. For the...

​The four years of our high school experience could be the best or the worst years of our life. No matter if your experience was good or bad, we all went through challenging phases where we questioned ourselves, “is this even worth it”? Throughout the course of them...

​It's not just a Will Smith song. Its true. Parents just don't understand. Parents think that they understand ­but they really don't. I was having a conversation with a few girls on this very subject. They all echoed the same thing ­expressing that parents think they...

​Body Image “All my life, men have told me I wasn't pretty enough - even the men I was dating. And I'd be like, 'Well, why are you with me, then?' It's always been men putting me down just like my dad. To this day when someone says I'm cute, I can't see it. I don't see...

​Gem-N-Me is an all-girls program in Cleveland, Ohio. It was developed to teach leadership and empowerment skills because there are a number of dynamics in our modern society which impede the progress of young girls and women of color.These forces work include:...