Working While Pregnant: 7 Tips for a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy

Women today are more likely to work outside the home than ever before. And unlike previous generations, the majority of 21st century households see two incomes as a necessity rather than a luxury. It’s understandable that today’s pregnant workers strive to keep earning a paycheck for as long as feasible while awaiting their happy arrival. For […]

Top Tips for Returning to Work

Après, a company working to help women return to the workforce, has invited Make It Better Media Founder and Publisher Susan B. Noyes to appear on its career advice podcast Aug. 10. (Listen to the podcast here.) Providing advice to women looking to return to work has been one of Make It Better’s long-time passions […]

The 25 Most Powerful Women in Chicago

Hillary Clinton just became the first woman ever nominated by a major political party to be our next president. Michelle Obama just delivered an emotional, moving speech that will go down in history, bringing the crowd to its feet at the Democratic National Convention. As we watch these two Chicago women breaking ground and inspiring our […]

Susan B. Noyes on CNBC: Invest in Companies With Social Impact Too

Susan B. Noyes, Founder of Make It Better Media, was a guest on CNBC’s “Closing Bell” on July 29. During the Retail Investor Roundtable, Noyes told co-hosts Kelly Evans and Bill Griffeth that she is putting her money into companies that have a positive impact on their communities and the world — a concept that is central to Make […]

Make It Better Internship: Fall 2016

Make It Better is currently accepting intern applications for editorial, production and advertising sales and marketing. Full-time and part-time positions are available from September-December. Students can also intern over their winter break. Interns will receive a stipend and are encouraged to receive college credit. Editorial Intern: Must be an enrolled college student (or recent graduate) majoring […]

How to Be Sure You're Saving Enough for Retirement

While 98 percent of wealthy Chicago women say they are confident they will reach their financial goals, 67 percent of them lose sleep over money worries, according to a recent survey by Charles Schwab. Of those who say financial fears keep them up at night, the most common concern is outliving their money. So, what’s […]

Video: So You Think You Know the Stock Market?

Research has shown that 75 percent of women want to know more about money and investing, but aren’t talking about it. Fidelity’s 2015 Money Fit Study found that eight in 10 women confess they have refrained from discussing their finances with those they are close to. The study also shows that lack of confidence — or […]

Luxury Cars Go Green as Consumers Become More Eco-Conscious

Less than a decade ago, a hulking Hummer was the ultimate automotive status symbol. Unapologetically large and capable of guzzling massive amounts of gasoline in a single mile, the Hummer was the very antithesis of eco-conscious. Now, the brand is defunct and consumer culture has done a 180 degree turn toward the luxury hybrid. When […]

Luxury Cars Go Green as Consumers Become More Eco-Conscious

Less than a decade ago, a hulking Hummer was the ultimate automotive status symbol. Unapologetically large and capable of guzzling massive amounts of gasoline in a single mile, the Hummer was the very antithesis of eco-conscious. Now, the brand is defunct and consumer culture has done a 180 degree turn toward the luxury hybrid. When […]