NeW Announces Winner of 2023 Essay Contest: Lena Branch

NeW is excited to announce the winner of the College Category of the 2023 Essay Contest, Lena Branch, a student at The University of Iowa. Congratulations, Lena! Read her winning piece in the Washington Examiner here. How did you hear about the 2023 Lead Like a Lady Essay Contest and why did you choose to participate in […]

NeW Announces Winner of 2023 Essay Contest: Beverly Richardson

NeW is excited to announce the winner of the High School Category of the 2023 Essay Contest, Beverly Richardson, a junior at Mechanicsville High School. Congratulations, Beverly! Read her winning piece in the Washington Examiner here. How did you hear about the 2023 Lead Like a Lady Essay Contest and why did you choose to participate […]

How to Make the Most of Your College Experience

“In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take.” – Lewis Carroll  Going into college, my mom gave me a piece of advice that she heard on a podcast: be an “opportunity collector.” If an opportunity comes along, take it. It doesn’t matter if you do not feel qualified or if you do […]

5 Spring Cleaning Tips for National Get Organized Day

Spring cleaning has become a popular concept in today’s culture, and for good reason. With the weather getting warmer and the days getting longer, now is the perfect time to tidy up your space to create more order in your life! Hear some of our top tips for a successful spring cleaning.   1- Have […]

The Best Work Bags for Every Occasion

It can be a struggle to find the perfect bag to carry to work each day. Something that is professional enough to fit in an office setting, large enough to fit all the essentials, comfortable enough to carry all day, and durable enough to last can feel overwhelming to find. Additionally, everyone has their preferences […]

How to Network on Campus by Ashlyn O’Neill

One of the biggest misconceptions in college is that you have to wait to go out into the world to start making connections. There are numerous opportunities on every college campus to create meaningful connections between students and potential employers. But with all the opportunities to network, it can be hard to discern what is […]

There is Always Something to be Thankful For by Erika Head

There is always something to be thankful for. I like to start every day by journaling a page in my notebook and writing down three things I am thankful for. When I started doing this, I quickly realized that writing down the names of my family members and friends only lasted a week. I had […]

NeW Announces Winner of 2022 Essay Contest: Maya Tharoo

NeW is excited to announce the winner of the College Category of the 2022 Lead Like a Lady Essay Contest is Maya Tharoo, a freshman at Washington University in St. Louis. Congratulations, Maya! Read her winning piece in the Washington Examiner here. How did you hear about the 2022 Lead Like a Lady Essay Contest and why […]

NeW Announces Winner of 2022 Essay Contest: Ashley Landin

NeW is excited to announce the winner of the High School Category of the 2022 Lead Like a Lady Essay Contest is Ashley Landin, a student at Judson Early College Academy. Congratulations, Ashley! How did you hear about the 2022 Lead Like a Lady Essay Contest and why did you choose to participate in it? […]

NeW Announces Winner of 2021 Essay Contest: Sydney King

NeW is excited to announce the winner of the High School Category of the 2021 NeW Essay Contest is Sydney King, a student at Nantucket High School. Congratulations, Sydney! Read her winning piece in the Washington Examiner here. How did you hear about the 2021 NeW Essay Contest and why did you choose to participate […]