Few years back, I had a dream. I was helping a blind woman. She could not complete a task I’ve requested. I took her by the hand, showed her how and helped her complete it. The next morning, I woke up thinking, ‘this is my calling in life!’ I am to help others, those who look but cannot see. I’m to show them their potential and lead them to their own purpose in life! Mine is to work with youth and young wom ...

1) Let go of unnecessary activities that are not making you happy! What does this mean? It means making a list of activities that have been draining you. If they are draining you emotionally or physically it means that it is not contributing to your overall health.  If these activities had been lifting you up, you would not be drained. It could be a social obligation or a supplemental professional activity. ...

The SkinLess Project is excited to introduce our readers to Rahilla Zafar, co-author of 'Arab Women Rising',profiling 35 entrepreneurs from across the Middle East and North Africa. Rahilla is currently a business development consultant for Wondros and contributes to The Economist's GE Look Ahead, an award-winning series on global innovation trends. Rahilla has two graduate degrees from the University of Pen ...

This month's spotlight shines brightly on a woman helping others pursue their dreams, reach their goals and follow their ambitions.  As a business development coach, Monica Phillips has shown people what they are capable of by tapping into their own drive and talent.   This former marketing director  followed her own dreams of starting her own business, Spark Plugs Lab, a professional coaching firm and alre ...

This week, we're shining a spotlight on a talented and ambitious young woman.  Though in college, Zara Sheikh has big plans for herself.  Her passion for fashion has led her to interesting internships, from a fashion mobile app company to the SkinLess Project.  Zara is not only a firm believer in expressing yourself, but not succumbing to societal pressures just to be considered fashionable.  We are excited ...

The Skinless Project is honored to shine a light on writer and speaker Dionna Griffin-Irons. Dionna Griffin-Irons is changing the world one laugh, one stage at a time.  As a Second City alumna, she has both produced and performed on shows for the acclaimed comedy troupe. She is currently the Director of Outreach and Diversity for Second City.  Griffin-Irons expanded the Outreach division by creating the fir ...

The Skinless Project is shining a light on life coach, author, and speaker Diane Overgard. Diane Overgard  uses her joy and passion for life to affect those around her.  Diane is a Certified Coach, Certified Family Life Educator, author of two books, Let’s Talk Parenting and Let’s Talk Teens, which have been used by groups in 17 states to strengthen families, and founder of 45 Degrees. Parent Coaching is se ...

Maggie Fazeli Fard has covered just about everything.  From pop-culture to to current events, Maggie has provided her unique perspective to the Washington Post, New York Times, and the BBC.  Today, she's a part of Experience Life, joining them as their first staff writer. In one of her more recent posts, Maggie responded to the controversy around comments made by the founder of Lululemon.  Her straightforwa ...