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Still haven't found the perfect Mother's Day present for the important women in your life? Buy her a gift membership in OWL. What better way to show you care than supporting the only national organization that focuses solely on the economic security and quality-of-life issues facing women 40+? Your contribution will amplify the voice of a population that is still too often invisible.
OWL's May 6 Mother's Day briefing will include more details on our upcoming campaign to get more venture capital to women.
Why the focus on venture capital? Because there's a lot of it: according to Forbes, the venture capital investment market alone is close to $30 billion a year.
We want to see the percentage of VC funds go from the dismal 7% most recently reported to 20% by 2020.
We know that with these resources, many more women will take control of their financial futures. We'll see problems solved, local and national job growth; we'll be able to compete globally with countries that are well ahead of the US in unleashing the potential of women-owned businesses.
Of course, no campaign can run on good ideas alone. We need your financial support.
By making a tax-deductible contribution today, you celebrate the spirit of women starting a second, third or fourth act in their lives. And you support efforts to get resources to the women who -- by necessity or choice - are ready to start something new.
Hyde Park OWL May Program
The program on May 2 will draw on the OWL Mother's Day Report and feature local experts, including one familiar to many members: Cindy Pardo; she and her partners, Evelyn Johnson and Madeiria Myrieckes, ran the Fair Trader shop on 55th Street for some five years.
For more information on the Hyde Park event, contact Margaret Huyck.
"Happy Mothering Day to all those who care about and for others-- which includes many men!" -- OWL Board Chair Margaret Huyck
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Mother's Day Report Honors
Women Entrepreneurs
Every year, OWL celebrates Mother's Day with a report drawing national attention to an issue key to women 40+. This year, we highlight the path these women are increasingly taking toward economic security -- encore entrepreneurship.
Our 2015 Mother's Day Report, "Our Women Mean Business: Encore Careers After 40," will be released at the National Press Club in D.C. on May 6 at 2:30 p.m.;if you haven't reserved a seat, you can RSVP here.
The report also includes our first-ever Hall of Notables; many of whom will be taking part in the briefing:
Vernice "Flygirl" Armour, the first African-American female combat pilot in the US, now a successful executive coach and speaker.
"When I was flying missions in the military, I had to get permission to engage. In real life, there are no ground controllers. Give yourself permission to engage."
Carol Gardner, founder of Zelda Wisdom, Inc., whose now-famous dog is at the heart of her multi-million dollar company that began in her living room.
"We zigged where everyone else zagged."
Svetlana Kim, entrepreneur and best-selling author, whose story of overcoming what would appear to be insurmountable obstacles has inspired thousands.
"Find what you like and what you're good at, and then share it with everyone endlessly."
Kay Koplovitz, founder of USA Network, creator of the business model for cable networks by introducing the concept of two revenue streams - licensing and advertising.
"I have always been attracted to the idea that you can create a business from scratch. Every day I wake up and see infinite possibilities, and that's exciting."
Patricia Lizarraga, managing partner of Hypatia Capital Group.
"One of the most important things is to have a vision of your ideal world...I thought, what if all my clients were women? I realized that wasn't possible in the world we lived in then, so I set about changing that."
Nell Merlino, creator of Count Me In for Women's Economic Independence, whose latest endeavor is taking the movement for women's economic independence digital.
"There's nothing I've done in business or social entrepreneurship that hasn't involved a strong group of people from different sectors, ages, ethnicities and so on. It takes a variety of people to get things done."
Gail Sheehy, award winning author, whose latest book is entitled "Daring: My Passages".
"I have two favorite quotes: Eleanor Roosevelt's, "Do something every day that scares you." The other, believe it or not, is a Zen proverb, "Live every day as if your hair is on fire."
Jeanne Sullivan, a founding principal of StarVest, recently cited by Forbes magazine as one of the "Women Changing the World".
"I'm on a mission to support people who are 50+ and help them find a second, or even a third, act. The same issue young people have, 'What's my passion and my purpose, and how can I make a living doing that,' remains the same at any age."
Terrie Williams, an inspirational speaker, who enoucourages us not to fear stepping into our greatness.
"Telling people the truth in a way that allows them to hear it, but without making them feel inadequate, is essential to being a good leader."
Teresa Younger, CEO of the Ms. Foundation, who is in the midst of a listening tour to hear about the issues facing women across the country.
"Decide what your strengths are and what your weaknesses are, and then find people who can help you leverage your strengths and hone your weaknesses."
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