The heartbeat of ingenuity, creativity and entrepreneurship is beating strong in the Alamo City. In many cases, it is young women who are turning dreams into designs and passions into profits. If you've ever thought about taking that career leap of faith, read on and...
Automobiles have been a male-inspired industry dating back to 1769, when the first selfpropelled mechanical vehicle was designed by French inventor Nicolas- Joseph Cugnot. (Some dispute who was first to create a motorcar.) But any way you look at it, men have...
Over the years women have influenced and enhanced the practice of medicine, though there was a time when women doctors were a rarity. Today half of the students enrolled in medical schools are women. As the number of women physicians continues to grow, so does their...
The San Antonio residential real estate market is a hot commodity. As residential property sales around the nation continue to fluctuate, San Antonio homes are consistently being bought and sold. Real estate impacts every aspect of a community. Anytime you want to...
From multinational companies to Mom-and-Pop storefronts, the family business is still the heart of American enterprise. It's estimated that 80 percent of U.S. companies fall into this category. Choosing a spouse as a business partner seems like a no-brainer: You know...
Generating a million dollars in revenue is a milestone in any company's history, even in today's financial currency. But for many women business owners, it is an elusive goal. Even though women own half of the businesses in the United States, fewer than three percent...
A smile is one of the first things humans notice about each other. In fact, research shows that an attractive smile is key to personal and professional success. A nice smile includes a mouthful of healthy teeth. Enter the dentist. As with so many other professions,...
One sure barometer of economic health is real estate. The chain works something like this: Homes get built, and commercial enterprises come in to serve the population. Jobs are created, money changes hands, and the city thrives from the business and sales tax...
A love of animals draws many women to the field of veterinary medicine. After all, compassion and intuition — two traits women are believed to have in abundance — have strong currency in the animal kingdom. Surprisingly, women in Texas entered veterinary medicine...
It used to be that when people thought of shopping for used clothing or furniture, thrift stores and yard sales came to mind, with well-worn items available for pocket change. That was a generation ago. As consumers, we've developed an increasing taste for the finer...
We are in an era of extreme makeovers in all things physical — our homes, our faces, our teeth, our bodies —almost anything that gets in our line of sight. And from all indicators, the majority of us are absolutely enthralled. In a world of quick fixes, we are intent...
A job in banking comes with a lot of stereotypes. Think of the stuffy seriousness of pin-striped suits or loan officers maintaining that desk-width distance as the crinkle of paper intrudes upon the quiet dignity of the conservative surroundings. It might surprise...
Women are typically associated with feeding the family at home. But feeding people professionally as the owner of a restaurant? That's apparently a different story. San Antonio's role as a hospitality and tourism mecca — coupled with a love of eating — makes...
Everyone, it seems, has an opinion of lawyers, and too often it is disapproving. Stand aside for five women who are in positions to shatter any negative perceptions. All five of the main San Antonio bar associations have women as presidents now for the second year in...
Mentoring is a notion that represents the best of human nature: people helping people. Supporting. Sharing. Connecting. Nurturing. It's a noble act. It's also a practical one in today's business world. Research has shown that mentoring is an important factor in...
If you watch television or the movies, women lawyers seem to be cut from the same cloth: Young, pretty, idealistic assistant district attorneys who want to save the world on shows like Law & Order; sexy lawyers in slinky clothes, martinis in hand, dancing the night...
The world of real estate development, home building and design is filled with big plans, dynamic projects and busy experts. Behind the earth movers and real estate shakers is a vital support system of professional organizations striving to keep their members informed...
Although men currently make up over 90 percent of the car sales consultants nationwide, increasing numbers of women are entering this lucrative career field. It's a natural fit: women buy about two-thirds of the vehicles in the United States and influence 80 percent...
