When Maria Konnikova originally approached Erik Seidel, world champion and Poker Hall of Fame inductee, to be her mentor, she had never played poker. With a PhD in psychology, Konnikova’s primary interest in poker was to learn about human behavior. The New York Times...
As we approach 50 and beyond, with the blessing of longevity and good health, poet Mary Oliver‘s famous quote, “What Do You Plan to do with Your One Wild and Precious Life?”, becomes even more poignant. Many women in this demographic spend time travelling,...
The grandmother elephant is the matriarch of the all-female herd in the Savanna desert. With the full support and respect of the herd, she provides leadership from the ancient wisdom and experience passed down from her elders. She negotiates, discusses, and...
You’re the only woman at the poker table. The attention turns to you to make your next move. At that moment you ask yourself, ‘What’s my next play?’ ‘How aggressive should I be?’ ‘What am I willing to risk?’ Jennifer Shahade, two-time Global Poker award winner and...
The debate continues whether or not poker is a game of skill or luck. Yet, unlike other forms of gambling that rely solely on luck, poker requires skill to win. This competitive game, when taught to women and girls, inspires confidence, teaches discipline and strategy...
I can still smell the freshly fallen leaves from the maple trees that lined Dogwood Lane. Every house on our little block had one of these beautiful trees whose leaves magically turned vibrant yellow and red and eventually covered our yards with a fall palette. It was...
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