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Now, as 2025 stretches into the rearview mirror, the TWW team is revisiting the stories we’re still thinking about and the wisdom we’re taking into the new year. Join us for a quick trip to the TWW archives.
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One Simple Practice to Help Nervous System Overstimulation During the Holidays
‘Tis the season to be frazzled. Audrey Crow, LAC, walks us through a “nervous system rewiring technique” she uses with clients every day to help them stay grounded. Read the full story here.
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Powerful Insights from SWLS 2025
In May, the seventh annual Soirée Women’s Leadership Symposium was a day packed with empowerment, networking and tangible lessons. Here are some of the highlights we’re still thinking about:
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Nunchi: The Korean Art of Reading the Room
While it translates literally to “eye-measure,” Jane Kim of Wright Lindsey Jennings breaks down what it means, what it doesn’t mean and why it’s an invaluable skill in social and professional settings. Read the full story here.
Bonus: This year the legal pro also wrote a rundown on DEI-related workplace bias.
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Thank You, Arkansas: A Love Letter to Women Who Lead
After nearly two decades, Dr. Sherece Y. West-Scantlebury stepped down from her role as president and CEO of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation this year, but not without first penning this letter we’ll continue to reread in 2026. Read the full story here.
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When, Where & Why (or Why Not) to Use AI in the Workplace
From legit time-savers to absolute slop, AI was front and center in 2025. But when only a quarter of workers receive AI training and most companies lack clear guidance for employees, it’s time to put up some guardrails. The pros at Sullivan Wright Technologies offered their insights. Read the full story here.
Visibility Isn’t Vanity: The Double Standard That Silences Women Leaders
“What message do we send when we celebrate confidence in men, but criticize it in women?” Lauren McKinnon, founder and CEO of Project Mockingbird, weighs in on the age-old (and infuriating) stereotype society can’t seem to shake. Read the full story here.
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Pave the Way: 4 Reasons to Consider Mentorship
We often hear about the benefits of having a good mentor, and while those are certainly true, the mentor-mentee relationship is a two-way street. Dr. Nicole Lawson shares why being a mentor is just as beneficial. Read the full story here.
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5 Lessons on Workplace Well-Being From Local Nonprofits
“Well-being” is a term we’ve seen a lot in 2025, particularly when it comes to workplace culture. Heart of Arkansas United Way worked with a nonprofit cohort to discover how to identify potential areas for improvement in “well-being” and make low-cost changes with a big impact. Heart of Arkansas’ Mollie Palmer maps out some key takeaways. Read the full story here.
Bonus: This conversation with outgoing Arkansas Community Foundation President and CEO Heather Larkin from the October issue of Little Rock Soirée on the state of philanthropy in Arkansas is also a nonprofit must-read.
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A Guide for Arkansas Business Owners to Thrive in 2025
Back in spring, Bank of America’s Jantel Stamps mapped out a course for a strong year, stressing how establishing a plan while continuing to adapt is crucial, especially in an ever-evolving landscape. Though we’re back at Q1 once again, these tips hold up. Read the full story here.
Mandy Richardson Talks Deadlines, Delegation and Company Culture on “Woman-Run: The Podcast”
And because we know you’re busy, here’s one to take on the road. Over the summer, the new “Woman-Run” podcast sat down with Mandy Richardson, WLS founder, Soirée publisher and recently-named president of the Arkansas Business Publishing Group consumer division. Her conversation with Rickie Smith spans daily life in the media, mentorship, the myth of work-life balance and more. Listen to the episode here.
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