SUCCESS Tips from Tory Johnson

I recently had the privilege of interviewing Tory Johnson for SUCCESS magazine. Tory is an exceptionally sharp business woman who knows a thing or two about looking for—and creating—meaningful work.

In 1999, after the experience of being fired left her with a desire to have more control over her income, Johnson founded Women for Hire, a company that hosts career expos for women. As the Job Club correspondent for ABC News, she has earned the nickname “the jobs lady.” In addition to hosting expos and training programs, Johnson is a popular speaker and trainer for events such as The Women’s Conference. Johnson’s new series of “Spark and Hustle” seminars help small-business owners move past ideas—the spark—to create profitable businesses. Read more

A Place to Call Home

The success of women immigrants is ‘remarkable,’ according to a new study.

When women immigrants come to America—“the land of opportunity”—a new study shows that their journeys are laced with unforeseen challenges. And still, these women often emerge more resilient, potentially more business savvy and more nurturing to their families, according to inferred statistics released in May 2009 by New America Media (NAM). Read more

Reinvent Your Life - Tips and Tricks that Really Work

Growing into confident, successful, happy women can be like a game of survival of the fittest. How do we ensure our life unfolds as planned? And what do we do when it doesn’t? Women have the power to recreate themselves and redefine their roles. It’s no longer survival of the fittest; it’s evolution at its best. Read more