What hurts girls’ confidence in youth sports?
I was surprised by my interview with Breanne Smedley, a certified female athlete Confidence Coach, former college volleyball player, youth sports coach and founder of The Elite Competitor. She identified three fears that hold young female athletes back.
In the past, I had talked to youth sports experts–as well as female athletes–about body …
In this story for EnergyBiz Magazine, Lisa Cohn profiled ten female leaders in the male world of energy.
Scroll to Page 24 to read the article: Energy Biz Women Rising…
A portrait of an Iraqi refugee’s family propelled award-winning photographer Jim Lommasson on a mission: to ensure that Americans hear the stories of Iraqi and Syrian refugees and understand what it feels like to flee one’s homeland.
When Lommasson had his aha! moment, he was working on a book project, “Exit Wounds: Soldiers’ Stories – Life After Iraq and Afghanistan,” …
An immigrant grandma with lots of girl-power is featured in our new book, “Bash and Lucy Fetch Team Vera and the Dream Beasts.” She is the assistant mayor and the coach of the most successful girls’ soccer team in the state.
The character, Vera, is based on Michael’s real grandma, Vera, an immigrant from Ukraine.
Vera grew up in the …
My EV Purchase: Impulsive, Emotional and Fun
By Lisa Cohn
After years of procrastinating about buying an electric car, a report from the Union of Concerned Scientists spurred me to take action.
My acquisition of a VW e-Golf SE was sudden, emotional, and I admit, impulsive. I didn’t know what I was getting into—and still don’t.