We're part of an elite club of career-driven women and we deserve some resources built specifically for us.
From magazines like Cherry Bomb to dating apps like Bumble to our own Hire a Mentor platform, ladypreneurs are increasingly introducing resources tailored to women like them. You know, whipsmart, snarky, and just plain cool. Here are seven platforms we're currently using (and supporting) especially while we all battle the Coronavirus:
1. Vina
It's 2020 and online dating's begun to feel hollow at best, soul-crushing at worst. If your OKCupid dates may seem chronically disappointing, it's tricky to not blame the technology. But consider what it could be like if, instead of another flaky date, the person on the other end was another woman as reliable and interesting as you. Welcome Vina, a social app that the Huffington Post recently described as a Tinder for making cool-girl-to-cool-girl connections, where "grown ass lady friends" are a swipe away. Buh-bye coffee dates with dudes who are "uhh...sort of between jobs at the moment," hello thought-provoking conversations with like-minded feminists.
2. Clever girl finance
It's not a secret that money topics can be intimidating, which is why I'm so thankful to have found Clever Girl Finance. The site was founded by Bola Sokunbi and it's filled with resources like articles and videos. Plus, right now all of her online courses are FREE!
3. InHerSight
We talked recently about the wonders of using Glassdoor to your advantage, particularly when it comes to determining your ideal salary or checking up on a company's culture. InHerSight takes it one step further, asking women to share their particular experiences at companies ranging from Google to Goldman Sachs. These reviews include details about specific situations that often reveal gender biases within companies, such as how coworkers and managers reacted to their maternity leave.
4. MOTHERLY
I'm not a mom but I still enjoy what Motherly offers and stands for. Motherly was born to send expert ideas and mom-to-mom inspiration to women exactly when they need it. Because an uplifting online community full of expert tricks-of-the-trade and inspiring stories were exactly what was missing the first time the founders of the company became moms.
5. Career Contessa
Obvious bias here, but we couldn't make this list without including our own site. Career Contessa is an all-encompassing online career resource for women. Careers are...complicated, to say the least, but you shouldn't haven't to visit 76846 websites to get answers to your biggest career challenges. At Career Contessa, we offer interviews and expert advice, personalized career coaching, and a growing list of webinar replays and job opportunities. You can also binge on our popular podcast, The Femails. Like we said, a one-stop-shop for your career advancement.
6. OKREAL
As nerve-racking as attending events might feel, they're huge opportunities for women starting out. OKREAL hosts events across the country (and online!) featuring aspirational women who share their stories to help you. Simply put, OKREAL's mission is to uplift and further the development of women through stories of leadership, confidence, and purpose. Where do we sign-up?
7. THERAPY FOR BLACK GIRLS
Growing your career can't happen if you don't prioritize your mental and emotional health. I first learned about Therapy For Black Girls when our founder, Lauren McGoodwin, interviewed Dr. Joy Harden Bradford on The Femails podcast. Ever since then, I've been a daily visitor to the site when you can find a therapist to work with, access community and advice, and binge on their podcast.
