Women

According to researchers at the University at Queensland in Australia women in healthy happy relationships reported that they gained an average of 13 pounds and every year after they gain an average of 3 pounds.

Nationally, working women get roughly 80 cents to every dollar that white men get paid for the same job. While that's not fair at all, in Louisiana - it's much worse.

On this #InternationalWomensDay I would encourage you to find a good group of gal pals.

Ladies, who empowers you? Is there a woman in your life that you can't imagine life without? A sister? Friend? Mother? Aunt? Tell us about her in the comment below!

The day would be used to honor Selena, her music, and the contributions she made to the advancement of Latinos and Women in America.

Apparently, when a guy is single, he literally smells worse, but it's actually due to his chemical composition, and apparently that's pretty danged attractive to women!

Clearly Missouri Western State University student Maggie Archer listened and took notes when it came to how you can make some easy money using the tools you already have. By tools I mean apps, not men, well maybe I mean both.

Out of the 50 states in the study, the data-crunching website has placed the Bayou State at number 44

Chivalry might not be dead, yet, but if ideas like this catch on, it's surely on life support and not looking good.

I watched a movie last night, and it reminded me how important it is to empower each other. Most importantly, look in the mirror every morning and tell myself "I am more than enough".

Unfortunately I am no expert when it comes to telling you about all these genius women who have come before us and have changed the world. I can say one thing, most of them were stubborn and stopped at nothing to achieve what they set out to do. So surprise mom, I'm going to change the world, someday.

The Go Red For Women Luncheon is on Valentine's Day February 14th and it will be at the Shreveport Convention Center. For information on tickets, sponsorship, or volunteer opportunities contact Laura Landman at the American Heart Association at (318)218-1376 or visit the website here.