RESOURCES from 4word
I Know that You are For Me.
God, I know that you are for me. It’s dance competition season. As she wriggles into the dance costume that would be the first of four that night, my 11-year-old daughter, Bethany, notices the tiny red dots that had shown up on her legs three weeks ago are… Read More
CrossFit, College, & Cooking
What You Missed Mondays with Diane Don’t Get Defensive Is it hard for you to hear feedback? Most of us would like to say that it’s not. After all, each of us wants to be the type of person who humbly and honorably receives… Read More
Sleep, Storytelling & Sundays
What You Missed Mondays with Diane Who Am I? Work is something which often defines us, whether we meant for it to or not. Lori Berry discusses her journey through job transitions, balancing family and rediscovering her identity. Wednesday Interview The Dangers of Happiness Every day,… Read More
Easter, Exercise & American Sniper
What You Missed Mondays with Diane When Our Work is a Lifeline Work is a complicated thing. It’s often hard – it’s supposed to be! – and events in the workplace can leave us frustrated at the end of the day, in need of a… Read More
Daughters, Disciplines & Dyeing Eggs
What You Missed Mondays with Diane Diapers and Deadlines: Working from Home Before becoming a work-from-home mom, Jordan Johnstone had many expectations about her upcoming professional and personal shift. Find out if her expectations became realities! Wednesday Interview Female Jerry Maguire Reinvents her Career… Read More
Diapers and Deadlines: Working from Home
The moment I saw the word "Pregnant" on my Clearblue test, I could almost hear my brain click over into a new gear. This baby wasn't a surprise. My husband and I had just started trying that month, so we knew there was a chance our journey into… Read More
Complaining, Companies & Crafts
What You Missed Mondays with Diane Someone to Pull You Up Have you ever felt like you needed a hand to pull you up? Ever had the opportunity to be that hand? Diane Paddison shares why women helping other women is so vital to our success.… Read More
Someone to Pull You Up
Ask any woman who has traversed the winding path of career, family, and faith, and they are sure to tell you one thing: they wouldn’t be where they are today without the help of women who walked ahead of them. These women come in all shapes and sizes:… Read More
Babies, Businesswomen & Breakfast
What You Missed Mondays with Diane I Want My Baby Back Going through a “parenting growth spurt? As our children grow up and transition through the different life stages, so does our parenting. Wednesday Interview Making a Difference With Monkeys We spoke with Nubia Echevarria,… Read More
Unqualified, Unequal & Unimpressed
What You Missed Mondays with Diane Single Mom, You’re My Hero Nurturing a home AND a family? We think working mothers are everyday superheroes! Wednesday Interview Mentorship and The Church Author Natasha Sistrunk Robinson talks with us about her upcoming book "Mentor for Life: Finding… Read More
Mentorship and The Church
Mentorship is traditionally thought of as a professional, career-based relationship between a mentor and a mentee. But what about mentorship in the church? Is it really needed? Author Natasha Sistrunk Robinson says, “Yes!” and shares with us why she’s so passionate about mentoring as “intentional discipleship” within the… Read More
Changes, Callings & Crushes
What You Missed Mondays with Diane Single? Embrace it! Single? Embrace it with the help of relationship coach Jennifer Spaulding on our blog. Wednesday Interview Family First Finding the balance between work and home is not easy. Molly Fletcher, CEO, keynote speaker, and author, shares… Read More
Singleness, Sabotage & Secrets
Thank you for celebrating with us! We can't thank you enough for joining us at our first annual gala! We are excited to announce that together we exceeded our budgeted goal by 40%. It was a huge success, and it wouldn't have been possible without your support!… Read More
Silicon Valley, Super Bowl & Silent Auction
Celebrate 4word with us, no matter where you are! We cannot wait to celebrate 4word TOMORROW! The first-ever Leap 4word Gala will be a time for supporters of 4word to come together and spend an evening commemorating the heart and mission of 4word. For those who… Read More
Diversity, Decade & Data Scientist
Celebrate 4word with us, no matter where you are! We cannot wait to celebrate 4word next Saturday, February 6! The first-ever Leap 4word Gala will be a time for supporters of 4word to come together and spend an evening commemorating the heart and mission of 4word. For those… Read More
Traits, Tools & Tearjerkers
What You Missed Mondays with Diane Stick with Spiritual Habits There are quite a few spiritual disciplines that would bring us closer to God. Lori Berry shares which spiritual habits we would be wise to stick to this year and beyond. Wednesday Interview A… Read More
Friendships, Fighting & Frappuccinos
What You Missed Mondays with Diane 4 Tips To Keep Healthy Resolutions on Track How can professionals set health goals for themselves AND maintain their already crazy schedules? As a professional woman who has made the conscious decision to live a healthier lifestyle, Diane Paddison shares how attainable… Read More
Habits, Honor, & Health
What You Missed Mondays with Diane The Spiritual Side of Mentoring Mentoring others isn’t simply an option to help other women in their careers. It is actually a Biblical mandate. Lori Berry shares instructions for building these relationships straight from God’s word. Wednesday Interview The… Read More
The Spiritual Side of Mentoring
One of 4word’s passion areas is mentoring. It’s one of the great ways we support women in the workplace as they seek to honor God, honor their families, and excel in the place where God has called them to work. We don’t often talk about the spiritual and… Read More
Decisions, Differences & Destinations
What You Missed Mondays with Diane 3 Steps to “Get the Ball” in the New Year What do you want to see yourself accomplish in the New Year? Today on the blog, Diane Paddison shares three growth areas that will help you take the ball… Read More