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How to Collaborate in Athena Village
Ready to collaborate, here’s how you can get started. Athena village is a community for and by women, that means its made for collaboration. Whether collaborating on a craft project or building a business event together it’s possible and Athena village is the best place for it. Here are a few ways to get started. Do you have a hobby? Offer to share your skills in virtual or live meetups with women in your area. Post about your hobby, share why you love it and invite others to share their…
Giving Circle?? 💡 idea for the Village?
Click to listen 🎧 Americans gave away more money in 2020 than 2019 driven by the needs of the pandemic and renewed interest in racial justice following George Floyd’s death. The uptick was largely credited to individuals making small contributions. Many of us think about foundations when we think of philanthropy. But nationally and in Minnesota, individuals give two-thirds of all funds for causes and nonprofits. Some of that money flows through giving circles, groups formed by ordinary people…
Collaboration Gone Wrong
Women throughout history have had their ideas stolen by others. An example is Elizabeth Magie, original inventor of the Monopoly game which was claimed by Charles Darrow. Check out the article, here https://nyti.ms/36n2d4O A worse scenario is to have your work claimed by someone you are working with a collaboration or partner. I believe this fear to be one of the top reasons why many women aren’t collaborating with others in business. What can we do to avoid this unethical and awkward…
Positive thinking. 👍🏻 or 👎🏻
I just received an article from Tara McMullin (one of the few ppl I make time to read). Tara was on a rant. People in a parenting thread in the “twitterverse” had responded to a parent wanting to find a way to add some creative time into their parenting schedule in a”… not at all helpful. In fact, it was hurtful.” way. I’m definitely a GLASS-HALF-FULL person. But I also have bumped into the issues that Tara talks about below. Read her full article on Medium Denying reality simply doesn’t…
Becoming Still through the Season
Becoming Still through the Season by Rachelle Niemann Here we are again, another spring equinox upon us in the northern hemisphere. Our world continues to change in new ways...
Full Moon Coffee + Creativity
Full Moon Coffee + Creativity Each month on the day of the full moon, join Kelly to share ideas, talk about what you're learning in the Artist's Way (if you're in that course),...