Ann Turner & Associates

22/09/2025

15/08/2025

09/08/2025

Are you a dynamic sales and marketing leader with a passion for building brands and making a real economic impact? 💥

SA Canegrowers is on the lookout for an experienced Sales and Marketing Manager: New Business to lead the growth and commercialisation of Shesha Energy Drink – the world’s first raw sugarcane-based energy drink. 🌾

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of a bold vision to diversify the sugar industry and deliver meaningful opportunities for growers and rural entrepreneurs. 💪 If you're ready to grow a brand and a business that makes a real difference – we want to hear from you!

🌱 For a full list of requirements and to apply, please click here: https://2ly.link/1zjuY

If you have not been contacted by 31 October 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful.

03/08/2025

"Speak your mind even if your voice shakes." -- Maggie Kuhn

Maggie Kuhn -- the founder of the Gray Panthers -- was born on this day in 1905. After being forced into retirement on her 65th birthday, Kuhn banded together with other retirees to form the Gray Panthers in 1970. The social action group focused on issues affecting older Americans including eliminating mandatory retirement ages, nursing home reform, and fighting ageism, as well as other pressing social issues such as poverty, peace and civil liberties.

Born in Buffalo, New York, Kuhn was engaged in social activism throughout her life. In the 1930s and 40s, she taught classes to women on a variety of issues and caused controversy by addressing topics related to human s*xuality including the mechanics of birth control, s*x, and pregnancy. During the 1950s and 60s, she worked for the Presbyterian Church and her visits to Presbyterian retirement homes first sparked her interest in issues affecting the elderly.

Through her work with the Gray Panthers, she countered the then-popular "disengagement theory," which argued old age involves a necessary separation from society, and often criticized nursing homes, calling them "glorified playpens." To provide an alternative model for elderly living, Kuhn founded the National Shared Housing Resource Center to help connect people interested in shared housing arrangements. Kuhn herself shared her home in Philadelphia with younger adults who paid lower rent in exchange for their help with chores and their companionship. She passed away at the age of 89 in 1995.

To inspire children and teens with the true stories of girls and women who fought for change throughout history, visit our blog post, "Dissent Is Patriotic: 50 Books About Women Who Fought for Change," at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=14364

For two excellent resources to help tween and teen girls learn how to assert themselves with confidence and let their voices be heard, we highly recommend "A Smart Girl’s Guide to Knowing What to Say" for ages 9 to 12 (https://www.amightygirl.com/a-smart-girl-s-guide-to-knowing-what-to-say) and "Express Yourself: A Teen Girl's Guide to Speaking Up and Being Who You Are" for ages 12 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/express-yourself-guide)

For many Mighty Girls, the closest relationship with seniors is with their grandparents -- to discover Mighty Girl stories that celebrate this special bond, check out our blog post "60 Books About Mighty Girls & Their Grandparents" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=11781

For several uplifting picture books about kids who develop special friendships with elderly women in their neighborhoods, we recommend "The Girl and the Bicycle" (https://www.amightygirl.com/the-girl-and-the-bicycle) and "I Know a Lady" (https://www.amightygirl.com/i-know-a-lady) - both for ages 4 to 8

Thanks to Readers Digest for sharing this image!

03/03/2025

Danish schools teach empathy as a dedicated subject, known as “Klassen Tid” (Class Time), from ages 6 to 16. During these lessons, students discuss their emotions, personal struggles, and group dynamics in a safe and supportive environment. Teachers guide the conversations, helping students develop emotional intelligence, active listening skills, and conflict resolution strategies.

The goal is to foster cooperation, understanding, and social harmony—values deeply ingrained in Danish culture. Research suggests that teaching empathy can lead to higher emotional resilience, stronger relationships, and even improved academic performance.

If more countries implemented similar programs, it could cultivate more compassionate societies, equipping children with the emotional tools to navigate life with kindness and understanding.

12/12/2024

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