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    Rhonisha Ridgeway

    Rhonisha Ridgeway

    Social Media Manager

  • The CROWN Act: Why We Need it and the Roots of Hair Discrimination in America

    The cultural significance of the CROWN movement goes beyond laws and policies that have children being sent home from school or people getting fired from their jobs. It's really about changing attitudes and perceptions one conversation at a time. It's about truly embracing diversity and understanding that there is beauty in every strand of coil, braid, locks, and Bantu Knot.” - Michaela Pereira at the 2024 MAKERS Conference

  • Holiday STEM Project Presents

    The Holidays are approaching, and if you're still in search of unique gifts, check out these STEM projects compiled by Built By Girls.

  • Tips to Know for Girls or Non-Binary Students before college

    The transition from high school to college can be challenging, but with the right advice and tips, it can be smooth. In preparation for the next chapter of your life, Built By Girls compiled some tips for a great college start.

  • Top Five: How to Make the Most of a Summer Internship

    We’re in mid-July; therefore, it's crucial to make the most out of your summer internship. To assist you in achieving success during this internship season, we've gathered several helpful tips to help you maximize your experience. Internships are a valuable route for employment after graduation in almost all industries. The internship experience is becoming increasingly important for companies. According to Zippia, approximately 70% of interns receive job offers from the company where they completed their internship.

  • Top Five: How to Network at a Business Event

    Formal networking and business events can be intimidating, especially if you're just starting out in your career or have limited experience in professional settings. If you find yourself feeling nervous, remember others attending are also putting themselves out there in a similar way that you are. Recently, Built by Girls had the opportunity to speak with Gabriella Tegen, the CEO of Smartrr, a company that focuses on developing strong relationships and brand loyalty through its customer portal. Tegen shared some valuable insights on how to network effectively at business events. She emphasized the importance of exhibiting confidence, setting clear goals and intentions, conducting thorough research, and, above all, building genuine and sincere relationships while networking.

  • Top Five: Inclusive STEM Sites

    Careers in the STEM field are becoming more in demand, but women and the LGBTQ+ community are still very much underrepresented in the STEM/STEAM workforce.

  • King Charles’ Charity Helped One Woman Become a Successful CEO, Entrepreneur

    Grace Graham has been integrating businesses to look inward and at their own culture since the launch of her company WorkSpa in 2016, which provides organizations with mental and physical wellness initiatives for employees. While she was elevating herself for the better, opportunity was right around the corner for her with The Prince's Trust, a charity founded by King Charles to help young people achieve their goals. WorkSpa's mission is to make workplaces more productive and happy by fostering workplace cultures that improve satisfaction and employee well-being.

  • King Charles’ Charity Helped One Woman Become a Successful CEO, Entrepreneur Despite Mental Health Battles

    Grace Graham has been integrating businesses to look inward and at their own culture since the launch of her company WorkSpa in 2016, which provides organizations with mental and physical wellness initiatives for employees. WorkSpa's mission is to make workplaces more productive and happy by fostering workplace cultures that improve satisfaction and employee well-being.

  • Five STEM Books to read on National Book Day

    Every year on April 23, World Book Day highlights the importance of books. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) observed World Book Day in 1995 in Paris to commemorate these authors and promote reading worldwide.

  • Remote Interviews Do’s and Don’ts

    With remote interviews becoming part of the workplace culture, candidates have a variety of choices in job opportunities. However, although remote interviews offer plenty of benefits, it's important to remember they are more intimate and require greater attention. Below are things to avoid and essential things to know when interviewing remotely.

  • Using her pain as fuel, Grace Graham created WorkSpa to offer holistic healthcare

    Her experiences of adversity led Grace Graham to start WorkSpa, a company that supports employee well-being with mental health and physical health initiatives.

  • Staying grounded and connected with Tania Brown

    MAKERS had the opportunity to meet with Yogi Tania Brown, owner of Tania Brown Yoga.

  • Jen Beattie on how community makes football more equitable

    During the Be Bold Now + MAKERS London event on March 14, attendees had the opportunity to meet Scotland-born Jen Beattie, a professional European footballer for England's Arsenal FC, who has played 270 times for Arsenal, Manchester City, and Queens Park.

  • Meet Soma Sara, the founder of Everyone’s Invited

    Soma Sara, award-winning activist, author, and founder of Everybody's Invited, the United Kingdom charity dedicated to exposing and ending rape culture, speaks about the dehumanization of sexual violence in society today.

  • Interviewing: How to Nail Your First Post-Grad Opportunity

    You've just landed your first interview after graduation, now you need to concentrate on what that resume looks like. Reviewing your resume and digital portfolio is always advisable when applying for a position. Your resume should contain your experience, skills, achievements, course projects, internships, and certifications. Adding a cover letter will enhance your application by emphasizing your qualifications for the role.

  • Top Five: How to Celebrate Women In STEM

    “Women's Day” was first celebrated on February 28, 1909, when the Socialist Party of America in New York City organized it. The American commemorations inspired Germany in 1910 and Europe the following year to have a Women’s Day celebration. Even though International Women's Day (IWD) was declared a national holiday after women gained suffrage in 1917, it was associated with far-left movements and governments until the feminist movement embraced it in the late 1960s. When the United Nations declared IWD a global holiday in 1977, IWD became a mainstream holiday.

  • How Women and Non-Binary People in Tech are really doing

    Promoting gender equality in the technology field is important even though the career is genderless. In STEM careers, there should be a greater representation of women, non-binary individuals, and transgender individuals. It is important to note that a diverse team comes with a variety of advantages, such as having a fair representation of gender identities, a variety of viewpoints, as well as insights that will enhance your business or product.

  • Resume Do’s and Don’ts

    A well-written resume can significantly affect your chances of landing a job. Conversely, you could miss out on an opportunity if your resume is filled with errors at first glance. We compiled a list of things to avoid and essential resume characteristics you’ll want to include when submitting for your next opportunity.

  • Black History Month Highlight: Alena Analeigh

    You may have heard of The Brown Stem Girl organization, which empowers, educates, and motivates young girls of color in STEM. However, did you know it was founded by Alena Analeigh, the youngest Black person accepted into medical school in the U.S.?