Welcome to BWIB’s Blog Page!
We have a wide range of blog posts from “A Day in the Life Series” of our BWIB members to
topical events coverage on various women leadership initiatives.
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Join us in celebrating the memories, achievements, and growth that have shaped both individuals and the collective spirit of this impactful organization.
Explore the profound impact of inspirational female figures in the lives of Shalini, Archita, and Shivanshi as they share stories of strength, resilience, and the transformative power of belief in this captivating post.
Discover the transformative impact of BWIB as members share personal stories of empowerment, highlighting how this supportive and inclusive community at UC Berkeley has been a powerful force in shaping their journeys as women.
Wondering where non-profits lie in the business space? Hear from a BWIB Finance Commitee Member!
Looking to pursue a small business? Learn from the insight of a BWIB Finance Committee Member navigating the entrepreneurial sphere!
Interested in the intersection of government and business? Walk with me through a day in the life of a US Department of Commerce Intern.
If you’re like me, you LOVE celebrating holidays! Celebrate some new holidays with me this year with one featured holiday every month!
This week I interviewed Haas Student-athlete Sydney Kend, who is working to make green energy available to all. Aside from being on the women’s crew team, Sydney is a member of HBSA where she is responsible for the Haas sponsorships as well as a tutor for the ASC (athletic study center).
The rise of hate crimes against the Asian-American and Pacific Island (AAPI) community in the United States is certainly an alarming trend that has its roots in xenophobia, racism, and the longstanding idea of Asian-Americans as the “model minority”.
This past week, while conducting research for my Geography 72AC class on representations of women in advertising around the Bay Area and how advertisements in the built landscape affect societal perceptions of femininity and the role of women, I stumbled across the familiar retailer name—American Apparel.
Here, I hope to introduce you to one of many inspiring women-lead organizations in the local Berkeley area you might choose to support in the upcoming future.
Although final exams are still a few weeks away, it is never too early to begin preparing for a successful exam season!
The month of March not only marks the beginning of spring, but it also serves to celebrate the achievements, legacies, and contributions of women around the world.
In honor of Black History Month, a time to come together and celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of the Black community, and also reflect on current racial tensions and the ongoing struggle towards racial equity…
For this installment of PWIB: Podcasts for Women in Business, I decided to take a listen to a podcast called “Women in Venture Capital” which was created by Rashveena Rajaram and Anvita Dekhane, two MBA students at Harvard.
This past week, I was fortunate enough to attend a talk hosted by Berkeley Women In Politics with Oakland Mayor Libby Shcaaf. I would like to share five of the main insights I gleaned from the conversation:
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment- the amendment that allowed women to vote.
If you’re like me at all, then you probably like to spend your free time watching episodes of Shark Tank, laughing every time Barbara Corcoran says, “and for those reasons, I’m out.”…
As we enter the seventh month of a seemingly endless quarantine, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to magnify and worsen pre-existing social and economic inequalities, especially as it relates to women…
Have you ever wondered some of the implications of fast growing artificial intelligence? Maybe you have thought of robots that can act as humans or how automation might affect the job market?
As a Berkeley student, you have access to LinkedIn Learning--a platform with a plethora of videos to help advance your current skills or help you learn new ones.
I remembered that my first impression of Indra Nooyi was when I was assigned to do a biography project my freshman year in high school.
In light of all the shelter-in-place orders being implemented—and consequently having more time on my hands—I decided to see how Amazon Pantry shoppers were responding with their purchases.
I always knew I was a STEM girl. Since a young age, I was inclined towards math and science. I much preferred equations to essays and practice problems to readings.
We hear about the gender wage gap and the lack of women in C-Suite positions, but once you dig a little more, you come to find that the issues go much deeper than these two.
There are good and bad times. Nevertheless, that is what makes it college! Here are four things that I wish people had told me before I began my freshman year:
The other day, I saw a quote that read “you are beautiful, but that’s the least thing that matters”.
Knowing that you are in control of your life can help with easing stress and feelings of being overwhelmed.
This past Sunday, April 7th, Berkeley Women in Business hosted its second annual women in the workforce conference, and it was a great success!
In honor of the fifth and final season of the CW’s Jane the Virgin airing last week, I thought I would highlight lead actress and my role model: Gina Rodriguez.
It is now March, which means a few things. Spring is here, midterm season is here, and Women’s History Month is here!
Stephanie Hurlburt is the Co-Founder of Binomial and a successful Engineer and Entrepreneur. While she began as a Graphics Engineer at companies like Oculus VR, she discovered a problem and decided to make a business herself to solve it.
Whether you are going through a crazy midterm season or in the midst of recruiting for your next job, it can be easy to feel lost in the midst of it all.
Sometimes, the most important connections result from seemingly small initiatives to start simple conversations.
This semester, I am enrolled in an undergraduate business administration course at Berkeley-Haas taught by Professor Bill Fanning that is titled “Consumer Behavior.”
There is a short list of things we know about the future. The future is inevitable. The future is malleable. The future is dictated by decisions made today. Then there is the list of things we hope about the future. The future is peaceful. The future is tolerant. The future is female.
Today is International Women’s Day, so it only seems fair to pause and recognize how vital women have been to the emergence and progression of virtual reality.
Recently, BWIB had a campaign and tabling event, called Recognizing Role Models : Thanking Inspiring Females in Our Lives.
To all the sophomores in Berkeley Women in Business, who are applying to Haas – Simply put, you are amazing.
Let’s hear more from Kellie A. McElhaney, Associate Adjunct Professor for the Haas School of Business - UC Berkeley, who leads the Institute for Business and Social Impact!
As a community of young women, we reject the misogynistic notions that females should be quiet.
“Nevertheless, she persisted.” A rallying quote evoking feminist sentiment that has quickly taken over the media. But where does it come from?
This article is intended to provide advice regarding how to approach the Haas undergraduate admissions process, and simply regards what mentality to hold.
This past week marked 2017’s “Equal Pay Day” across the United States. For this week’s WoW, we therefore want to recognize an inspiring woman who paved the way for equal pay in America.
“Oh my gosh...I need to find an internship.” How many of us have said that? Probably all of us!
She’s not necessarily a woman, nor is she actually alive, but her role in promoting women’s rights is too great to pass up. Introducing: Fearless Girl.
Throughout your professional life, you will consistently find yourself thrown into these strange conglomerations of people, known as “networking events”.
On January 21st, 2017, many of our BWIB members joined the global protests to support women’s rights. Let’s hear some of their experiences at the Women’s March in San Francisco and Oakland!
I will never forget the moment. I was 13, and chatting with a friend’s mother, who also happened to be the wife of an extremely wealthy, powerful Hollywood executive.
When I received my acceptance letter to be a child protection and advocacy intern at UNICEF Egypt this past May, I was completely and utterly over the moon.
I am nineteen years old and manage a swim lesson company in Los Angeles. For the past several years, I have helped develop the company and watched it grow into a large organization with thousands of clients.
In a professional setting, women often need to work twice as hard as men, for the same benefits.
Yellen’s nomination comes at an important time.