All posts by Liz Elfman

Liz Elfman is a post-graduate student studying international relations. Previously, she worked for IBM and as a researcher at The Atlantic. She has lived in France and Washington, DC and currently lives in London.

January 23, 2012, 2 Comments

Women have been starting companies at an ever-increasing rate, and Ladies Who Launch might just top the list of those we can thank for the trend. We sat down with some of the brains behind the operation to get their advice for young female entrepreneurs.

The Gift of Good: Charitable Gifts for Everyone on Your List

December 15, 2011, No comments

When you’re trying to find gifts for the friends who have everything, holiday shopping can feel a little, well, indulgent. Wouldn’t it be great to find something that actually gives back to the world? Here are five picks for gifts that keep on giving.

The Ultimate Guy Gift Guide

December 8, 2011, No comments

When buying a gift for a sister or one of your girlfriends, you’ve always got a place to start: “What would I pick out for myself?” But with the men in your life, that doesn’t quite work. If you’re perplexed by what to get the guys on your list, check out our ideas.

Fashion is the Future: Creating Opportunities in Afghanistan

November 28, 2011, No comments

Anyone who claims that fashion isn’t serious has not met Zolaykha Sherzad, who is creating job opportunities for Afghan women through her company. Read on to find out about her work and hear her hope that women will be the force behind rebuilding her country.

The World’s Top Marathons (and the Women who Run Them)
November 17, 2011, No comments
Whether you want to race in your hometown or pound the pavement in a place you’ve never been before (or, of course, just cheer on others after you finish your 5K), here are the details on seven serious races.

12 Women in Foreign Policy to Follow on Twitter
November 10, 2011, 3 Comments
The field of foreign policy may be dominated by men—but there are some notable exceptions to the rule. We went on a hunt to bring you 12 exceptional female bloggers and tweeters who’ll inspire you to learn about the world and follow your foreign policy aspirations.

Foreigners to Foreign Policy: It’s Not a Woman’s World
November 10, 2011, No comments
In the words of Micah Zenko, “Women make up 51% of the population, but represent less than a quarter of foreign policy positions.” Get an inside look at the field of foreign policy from the women who’ve been there and who’ve made it against the odds, and hear why they believe there’s hope on the horizon.

The Best Job For Everyone Else
November 1, 2011, 2 Comments
Sometimes it’s easy to go down the path everyone else thinks you should travel. For this new grad, that was a prestigious consulting gig. But she soon realized that it wasn’t right for for her at all. Read on for how she got off the path and reclaimed her dreams.

Back to the Books: How Google Hurts Our Research Skills
October 30, 2011, 2 Comments
Thanks to Google, gone are the days of sifting through library books. But that’s not necessarily a good thing—a new study shows that we may all be losing the ability to research effectively. Here’s why—and how we can counteract our quick-searching tendencies.

How to Ace the Foreign Service Officer Test
October 25, 2011, 1 Comment
The glamorous life of a diplomat is enticing to many, but realized by few. It’s easy to take one look at the first step—the foreign service officer test—and run in the opposite direction. But fear not! Here’s an inside look at the FSOT and how you can ace it.