http://ja-nae.net/blog Adventures In: Experimentation, Imagination & Sophistication Fri, 03 May 2013 18:56:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 http://ja-nae.net/blog/how-to-become-a-female-hero http://ja-nae.net/blog/how-to-become-a-female-hero#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:31:51 +0000 Ja-Naé http://ja-nae.net/blog/?p=5093 Unless you have been under a rock over the past few days, I am sure that you have heard, read, or seen articles about the Katniss character in the Hunger Games. Even the New York Times has chimed in their two cents as to how this role is a radical departure from other feminine heroes seen on the big screen. And though I think this character is a fantastic role model for young ladies out there, there is someone else who struck a chord with me yesterday. In one way or another, even without realizing it, we all play into the patriarchy system. We all in some way scrutinize and degrade women within our society.  I was really impressed with Ashley Judd and her feminist essay surrounding the controversy of her “slightly puffy face.” It is a must read for anyone who is looking for a reality check on how we all (myself included) treat women. Check it out. Both examples made me wonder what really makes a female hero. Here are my thoughts for those out there looking to become one: Inner Strength: Despite adversity, a hero will find the inner strength to continue on. Failure is not an option [...]]]> http://ja-nae.net/blog/how-to-become-a-female-hero/feed 2 http://ja-nae.net/blog/how-to-read-body-language http://ja-nae.net/blog/how-to-read-body-language#comments Tue, 10 May 2011 14:15:23 +0000 Ja-Naé http://ja-nae.net/blog/?p=4045 My friend Jen is in town for the Opera America conference this week. She and I had dinner at the hotel where the conference is being hosted, when all of a sudden, we were surrounded by attendees and colleagues. We found ourselves in the middle of an impromptu networking event. I love being a spectator at gatherings like these because it allows me to observe what people are REALLY saying to you…..with their bodies. The body communicates much more information about how we are feeling than we do verbally. Most of the time, we are not even aware of the signals and signs we are giving off. Here are a few ways to read body language and improve your own: Mirror: If you have a strong connection with someone, you will start to mirror each other unconsciously. If you would like to enhance the connection, proactively mirror the person. If she leans in, then you might lean in. If he puts an arm over the chair next to him, you may want to wait a few minutes and then do the same. However, do not mirror too much. If it is obviously that you are mimicking the other person, it [...]]]> http://ja-nae.net/blog/how-to-read-body-language/feed 0