ChickSpeak

It’s hard to believe at 20 years old I find myself suffering from the same angsty body issues I had when I was 14.
I thought all the awkwardness would end after the pimply teenage years (yea, yea I’m only one number away from the teens…and yea, yea I still get pimples, unfortunately), but no; it […]

There are not many items that are universal to every woman. Because we come in all different shapes, sizes and backgrounds, it’s difficult to pinpoint one distinct style or look to compliment every lady.
However, some items are absolutely necessary for every woman’s wardrobe: the notorious LBD, a pair of extra-tall high heels, Jackie O-inspired sunglasses, […]

Some women are go-getters. Some women are business-minded. Some women use their struggles are building blocks for their success. Ms. De’Leon is all of these things.
According to dictionary.com, an entrepreneur is a person “who organizes and manages any enterprise, especially a business, usually with considerable initiative and risk.” In a perfect world, a smiling picture […]

Looking for a way to kill time on your lunch break? Need something occupy your time on a long car, train or plane ride? Want to do something that will stimulate your mind and be fun at the same time? Tap into your creative side and try your hand at writing exercises.
Whether you’re trying to […]

Life can be stressful. We all know it, chicks. Even when we fight hard for everything to go just the way we want it to, life has a way of proving that it doesn’t adhere to our rules or requests. And although sometimes it’s understandable to get down - we all deserve a little catharsis […]

She’s hilarious, honest, adorable, and above all else, she’s definitely someone id love to be friends with.  She’s the uber talented Chelsea Handler, and chances are she’s soon to be coming to a city near you.
Handler, the hysterical host of her own late night talk show on E!, Chelsea Lately, has earned major success in […]

Morten Traavik wasn’t expecting much from his trip to Angola in 2003, but what he found there would change the future for women across the world.
During his time in Angola with his then girlfriend, Traavik immediately recognized two very important things: women everywhere that had been maimed by landmines left over from the country’s 27-year-long […]

Lauren Berger is the self-proclaimed Intern Queen, so called because in her four years of college, she completed a record 15 internships!
“My mom called me and said, ‘Well, you better get into this interning thing,’” shares Berger in a 2009 Pomona College newspaper interview, “So I went to my career counselor and she said, ‘You […]

Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays. I am so proud and blessed to be an American. Running the risk of sounding cliché, the United States truly is the land of opportunity. While watching the current events unfold in the Middle East and in other parts of the world, I am so glad I […]

College chicks are known for being mature, sophisticated ladies. However, the torturous onslaught of papers and exams that come along during midterms can leave even the most independent chick longing for the days when the school day ended at three and the most important thing was making sure the newest episode of Sailor Moon was […]