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How often do we seem to allow ourselves to become caught in a mental trap of assuming successful people are where they are because they possess some sort of special gift? Whether it is weight loss, starting a new business or simply getting your task list done for the day - when you take a closer look at success, we see there is no secret. No one has special access to success. The truth is that the greatest tool successful people utilize over the average person is their ability to take action.

We are delighted to share that YShop partner Beautiful Fighter is hosting a 90-Day Transformation Contest during the month of September. Final entries are due at 11:59 pm CST on September 30th. Please read below for more details on the grand prize, how to win, and important deadlines.

Merriam-Webster defines empowerment as, “the granting of the power, right, or authority to perform various acts or duties.” It’s been part of the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago mission and vision for over 140 years now. We work to empower the women and families of Chicagoland through our programs and services, focusing on the root causes of societal issues.

Reddy Set Yoga is proud to be a YShop Partner. We incorporate yoga and nutritional therapies, and healthy, safe, effective, clean products to promote easy 360 clean living. YShop customers will receive a complimentary 15-minute personal health consultation regarding our products and services. 

The past four decades have taught me a lot about challenges that businesses encounter. As a business owner from a family of business owners, I learned as I watched my father and brother weather the cash flow roller coaster many businesses face...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And this means only one thing: tis the season of giving! Whether it’s buying presents for your friends and family, or volunteering your time at your favorite charity, there is something in the air and it’s downright jolly.

During National Week of Action, a week to bring awareness to college campus sexual assault, we couldn't highlight a better YShop partner than Guard Llama. Guard Llama's mission is aligned with our mission help empower women to feel more confident when out alone. A group of men (yes, all men) came up with this personal safety security device that, with just a click of a button, dispatches police with your photo and exact location...

There isn't a better time than now to update your skincare regime! With the weather change, Peace Spa Products has everything you need to keep your skin healthy and hydrated! And today, we are highlighting the founder of these life changing products...

This week, meet the founder of T+J Designs and the infamous fashion blog "Redsolesandredwine." Jennifer Worman! Jenn has captured an audience for her  notable fashion sense which then turned into her full time job! We collaborated with Jenn on a t-shirt design aimed at what we do best: Empowering Women! Read our full interview with this fashionista and grab your "Who Run the World" tee today! 

You may have seen Gloria Steinem tweet about her book, Beauty School Scarlet presents: #Iambeautyinspired or been moved by one of her many beauty empowerment workshops. Yshop partner, Renee Bolton embodies who the YWCA woman. Today, we asked her a few questions to get to know the face behind this powerful book...

YShop was featured by BizWomen as an innovative strategy for revenue generation and constituent engagement.

Directing our dollars to women and minority-owned/led and women and minority “friendly” businesses can truly make a difference for our communities.

During the holiday season, we invited an expert to share her insights on the topic of “conscious consumerism.” Maggie Anderson is co-founder of the Empowerment Experiment and author of “Our Black Year: One Family's Quest to Buy Black in America's Racially Divided Economy.”

Maggie has many ideas for making meaningful changes in your daily habits that can impact our communities of color. Please read and share your thoughts on social media. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and use hashtags: #powerofthepurse #yshop #consciousconsumerism. Thank you!