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Oct 22, 2014

Fatherhood: THE Critical Component

A father is one of the most influential people in a child’s life. Think about how your own father or father-figure helped shape the person that you are today. Now, imagine what your life would have been like without that paternal influence. As a child who grew up without… Read More

Oct 20, 2014

Are YOU Addicted to Work?

Has work taken over your life? The day I realized it had gone too far, I woke up at 5:00 am to go from dreaming about work to doing it. As I slid out of bed, I glanced at my sleeping husband and felt a pang of guilt.… Read More

Oct 15, 2014

No (Career) Regrets!

Decisions can you leave you feeling one of two ways: relieved or regretful. If you’re feeling like the second option, what can you do about it? We talked with 4word woman, Dawn Atwood, about how her company, a licensee of Disney products, recovered from the missed merchandise opportunity… Read More

Oct 13, 2014

What is YOUR Ambition Gap?

The economic empowerment of women has been a hot topic for quite some time and understandably so. There are numerous studies highlighting the noticeable absence of females in upper-level management positions or certain industries, while others vehemently discuss the sizable difference in pay between male and female employees… Read More

Oct 8, 2014

Where’s My Roadmap?

Do you remember the moment you decided what you would do with your life? Was it a moment of clarity or a moment of desperation? Julie Champion discovered her passion for mentoring high school and college students when she was a freshman in college and has since devoted… Read More

Oct 1, 2014

Goodbye, Comfort Zone. Hello, Life!

Finding your calling in your professional life is never an easy road. It will almost always entail hitting a few pot holes and finding yourself broken down on the shoulder of the road. It’s how you react to these circumstances that help define who you are and determine… Read More

Sep 24, 2014

Anxious? Then Click Here to Recalibrate!

Bills. Work. The kids. We are bombarded with situations and things that fester worry and frustration in our lives. Amy Simpson, professional and personal coach and author of Anxious: Choosing Faith in a World of Worry, talks with us about how to identify if you’re a victim… Read More

Sep 22, 2014

My Career First, Infertility Later

4word: COO Sandra Crawford Williamson has become not just a co-worker to me, but also one of my closest friends.  With an impressive resume and marvelous faith in the Lord, Sandra truly embodies what it means to be a 4word woman. I approached Sandra about giving our readers a glimpse… Read More

Sep 17, 2014

Turn Now: Create Hope From YOUR Darkness

At 4word, we are passionate about being an advocate for people like Susie Krabacher and her organization Mercy & Sharing. The only way that we can continue to find, mentor, and support organizations like this is through your support. Tomorrow, we ask you to take part in the… Read More

Sep 14, 2014

Are You a Yucky Friend?

When is the last time you spoke with your friends? It can often be difficult for working women to make time for friendships, especially if you’re married or in a serious dating relationship. And if you add kids to the mix, friendships can become even harder.  The truth… Read More