Creative Women: Q/A with Hannah Handmade owner Andrea Liss

“Objects are different when created in small batches by artisans,” says Andrea Liss. Liss walked the talk 20 years ago when she left her position as Creative Director at the Chicago Sun Times to launch her own handmade stationery company, Hannah Handmade, whose clients include the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the White […]

Calling All Area Photographers

Make It Better is looking to work with area photographers in our magazine and on our website. If you are interested in contributing to MIB, please send us a link to your website or online portfolio here. We will contact you if there is an appropriate assignment in the future.  Thank you for your interest!

April 20: National Equal Pay Day

It makes sense, right? Equal pay for equal work. Unfortunately, pay equity is still an issue in the United States. In a proclamation making April 20 National Equal Pay Day, President Obama states: “In households across the country, many women are the sole breadwinner, or share this role equally with their partner. However, wage discrimination […]

Advice for Budding Entrepreneurs from Carole Browe Segal

In talking with Carole Browe Segal for her profile, it was apparent why she has been so successful. She’s smart and she trusts her instincts. And she’s generous. Here’s her advice for women who are thinking about starting their own business: Pursue your dream – If you don’t believe in it, you won’t be able […]