For many women, coffee is more than a beverage. It is the beginning of the morning routine, the companion to a busy commute, the reason for meeting a friend, or the few quiet minutes we claim before the rest of the day begins. And now, emerging research is giving coffee lovers another reason to enjoy that familiar morning cup. A large study examining the health and habits of more than 47,000 women over approximately three decades found that moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee during midlife was associated with a greater likelihood of healthy aging. The research used data from the long-running

Jeans may be one of the most universal pieces in our closets, but shopping for them has somehow become increasingly complicated. Straight or slim? Boyfriend or girlfriend? Bootcut or flare? Barrel or wide-leg? And what exactly makes a pair of jeans “mom jeans”? At THIS IS IT NETWORK™, we believe getting dressed should be fun, not frustrating. So, before your next denim purchase, consider this your guide to understanding some of the most common jean silhouettes—and finding the ones that make sense for your personal style. The most important thing to remember is that there is no single “best” jean. Bodies are

Discovering New Places to Spend, Support + Shop Shopping online has become second nature. We know where to go, we know what to type into the search bar, and often, we know exactly what will arrive at our door before we ever hit “purchase.” Convenience has transformed the way we shop, but it can also mean that we repeatedly visit the same familiar destinations. At THIS IS IT NETWORK™, we believe there is value in occasionally looking beyond what we already know and discovering new places, new products, and new businesses worthy of our attention. Welcome to WHERE WE SHOP: ONLINE, our

Sneakers are more than something we wear. They shape how we move, compete, express ourselves, and increasingly, spend. For decades, sneaker culture has been shaped by sports, athletes, music, fashion, and community, yet the business around it has long been dominated by men. Today, a remarkable group of women is changing that story. They are not simply wearing the shoes, endorsing the shoes, or appearing in campaigns for the shoes. They are designing them, building the companies, creating the retail experiences, and developing the communities that are helping determine where sneaker culture goes next. The timing could not be more important.

Fashion Week begins with a reminder that great style never goes out of fashion. New York Fashion Week is officially underway, and Ralph Lauren gave the fashion world a memorable opening statement with his Spring 2027 women’s collection. Presented in Manhattan ahead of the official September 10 kickoff, the show offered a fresh interpretation of one of Lauren’s most recognizable signatures: timeless American style, reimagined for the woman of today. Lauren described the collection as an “irreverent take on romance,” and that idea came through beautifully. Rather than relying on romance as something delicate or predictable, the collection explored the relationship between

6 Favorite Types of Tea and Their Potential Benefits Are you a coffee woman or a tea woman? There is something about a good cup of tea that feels like a pause button. Maybe it is the warmth of the mug in your hands, the aroma before the first sip or the simple ritual of taking a few minutes to sit down and enjoy it. For busy women who spend much of their days moving from meeting to meeting, answering messages, building businesses, taking care of families and managing everyone else's needs, that little pause can be valuable. But tea is more than

Because SCREAMING YOUR DREAM requires knowing when to pause. Busy women are good at getting things done. We answer the email, make the meeting, take the call, meet the deadline, build the business, take care of the family and somehow find a way to show up for everyone else. We are constantly moving from one responsibility to the next, often without giving ourselves a moment to stop and ask a simple question: How am I actually feeling? For women who are constantly leading, creating, caregiving, managing and solving problems, relaxation can sometimes feel like another item on the to-do list. We know

Entrepreneurs often develop a sharp eye for market gaps and growth potential, a skill that translates directly to property investment. When you see real estate not just as a place to live, but as an active part of your financial strategy, it can open up new revenue streams and build long-term wealth. For business-minded individuals, property is another way to apply what you know about risk, return, and market dynamics. This guide outlines the key steps to treating property investment as a serious business venture. Real Estate as a Business Asset Thinking like an investor means seeing property as an asset that

Image credit Unsplash Agile methodologies have transformed how companies build products and deliver services. However, finance departments often operate on a different, more rigid timeline. This disconnect creates friction, slows down decision-making, and can undermine the very responsiveness agile aims to achieve. For an enterprise to be truly agile, its core functions, including finance, must keep pace. Integrating cloud-based financial tools is a critical step in bridging this gap and creating a cohesive, data-driven organization. The Challenge of Financial Data in Agile Environments Traditional business structures often see finance operating on monthly or quarterly cycles. Reports are generated, budgets are reviewed, and forecasts

Meeting Once Is Never Enough You met her at a conference. You had a great conversation. You exchanged contact information, connected on LinkedIn, and perhaps even said those familiar words: “We should definitely stay in touch.” Then life happened. The conference ended. You went back to your business. She went back to hers. A week passed, then two. Before you knew it, months had gone by, and the woman you were convinced you needed to know became another name in your contacts. So let me ask you a simple question: Did you call her back? Because meeting someone once is not networking. It is an

Women have always understood the value of connection. We gather. We communicate. We exchange information. We recommend products, share resources, make introductions, celebrate milestones, and help one another navigate personal and professional challenges. But connection alone is not enough. If we want to create lasting progress for women leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs, we must turn our relationships into a sustainable ecosystem, one in which women are consistently seen, supported, hired, funded, promoted, recommended, and paid. It is time to look inward at the communities we have already built and ask an important question: How can we use our collective influence to create

How trusted voices are transforming conversations into community and community into commerce The creator economy is no longer an emerging marketing trend. It has become a powerful economic engine—reshaping how audiences discover products, evaluate brands, participate in cultural conversations, and make purchasing decisions. The Interactive Advertising Bureau projected that U.S. creator advertising spending would reach $37 billion in 2025, a 26% year-over-year increase and a growth rate nearly four times faster than that of the broader media industry. Nearly half of advertising buyers now consider creators a “must-buy” channel rather than an experimental addition to their media plans. IAB, 2025 Creator Economy