Happy Independence Day!

By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City)

Here in the US, The Glass Hammer is taking a publishing holiday. It’s the Fourth of July, and we got the memo to barbecue!

Reflecting on 2011 so far, we’ve profiled almost fifty successful women – and we’ll continue to do so, with some really inspiring women coming up in the next few weeks. We’ve got more informative and empowering content ahead for this summer and fall as well, plus some very exciting events in store. And we’re also excited about launching our first white paper later this year on women in technology.

But mainly, we’re your community, and we want to hear more from you. What are your career goals for the rest of 2011? Be sure to join our social network and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to ensure you stay connected and join in the conversation!

Also, we are delighted to welcome our dynamic new team member Jewells Chambers, an engineering graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an AmeriCorps alumna. Jewells is taking on the role of Community Manager and Events Coordinator.

Finally, we’re looking for contributors to our Intrepid Woman article series. The series chronicles the stories of professional women stepping out of their comfort zones passionately and courageously. How have you challenged yourself physically or emotionally lately? What was the outcome? What has your adventuresome, limit-pushing experience taught you about yourself, and how has it helped you professionally? Tell us your story! Get in touch with our editor Melissa Anderson at melissa@theglasshammer.com to learn more.

We look forward to seeing you all soon!