Suzanne Ridner | Her Nexx Chapter

International Women’s Day and Her Nexx Chapter – A Celebration of Vision

On this International Women’s Day, I want to celebrate Her Nexx Chapter and share a bit about our history behind the scenes and what makes this organization flow and grow. Take a walk down memory lane with me… Let me introduce our Founder and Chief Vision Officer,...

Mar 8, 2023

Are You in a Job Search? Check Out These Resources as You’re Seeking That Next Role

If you have been on the hunt for your next job or maybe The Great Resignation lit you up, and you’re pivoting onto a new career path, chances are you may be interested in some resources to make your work easier. Because let’s face it, looking for that new perfect...

Oct 6, 2022

Impact Producer Erica L. Taylor Shares the Journey of the Documentary, Red Alert: The Fight Against Fibroids

When filmmaker Erica L. Taylor determined to tell the story of her and other women’s battles with uterine fibroids with a documentary, Red Alert: The Fight Against Fibroids, she wasn’t exactly sure where the journey would take her. I took a few minutes to catch up...

Jul 15, 2022

Stacy Goldsby: Breast Cancer Survivor, Facilitator and Wellness Advocate on Her Journey

For breast cancer survivor Stacy Goldsby, she has discovered the importance of assisting other women to be advocates for their own health. Stacy, who serves in a role in county government in San Mateo, California, has a caring heart. She helps family caregivers by...

Jun 28, 2022

The Milestone, the Journey and the Book: A Recap of Deal with It, Doll! Coaching Yourself Through Crisis

Life and career coach and professional development instructor Christine Horstman, whose name you may have heard in Her Nexx Chapter circles, is the author of Deal with It, Doll! Coaching Yourself Through Crisis. Our recent Book Chat provided an opportunity for us...

Apr 6, 2022

How Taking a Nap Can Improve Your Creativity and Learning Capacity…the Next Day

Nap-taking as an adult was modeled for me by my dad. Whenever we would drive from the Chicago suburbs to my grandma’s house in the city, as soon as we arrived, Dad would head for the recliner. With his long legs stretched out before him, within seconds he would be...

Mar 14, 2022

The Impact of Marvelous Mahalia Jackson: The Queen of Gospel Music

When you’re married to a singer like I am, you want to know who their influences were. Who did they listen to when they were developing their “voice” and which singers inspired them? Who did they most admire and learn from? I asked my husband these questions one...

Feb 11, 2022

Her Nexx Chapter is Going Red for Women’s Heart Health! Will You Join Us??

February marks the start of American Heart Month, and for us at Her Nexx Chapter, it signals the beginning of a new collaboration with the American Heart Association. We couldn’t be more excited to share about this new relationship with an organization that has had...

Jan 27, 2022

To the Dedicated Ones Who Give of Themselves: Happy International Volunteer Day!

A very happy International Volunteer Day to all those who dedicate their time, their talents and their service to another – whether that be at a local food bank, in your child’s school, with a community outreach, for a nonprofit organization, when a neighbor is in...

Dec 5, 2021

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: One Woman’s Story of Chronic Pain to Finally, Relief

“Oh hon, I wish we could go tonight, but I’m just not up to it.” “I’m sorry, I’m afraid I’ll have to cancel. That pain has flared up again.” “Thanks for your understanding. I really hope to get past this soon.” These are snippets of conversations that I’ve had with...

Aug 2, 2021

The Heartbeat of Her Nexx Chapter: Meet Our Volunteers!

The lifeblood of Her Nexx Chapter is our team of dedicated and committed volunteers. Today is International Volunteer Day with the theme for 2020: “Together We Can Through Volunteering.” With nine departments and 66 volunteers from five different countries, we are...

Dec 5, 2020

North Texas Giving Day is On!

It’s here! The day we’ve all been waiting for! It’s North Texas Giving Day, the 18-hour philanthropic extravaganza that nonprofits look forward to with great anticipation – and Her Nexx Chapter is excited! Of course, the celebrations and countdowns are all virtual...

Sep 17, 2020

Living Free and Solo: We Have Just One Life, Dance On!

Thriving at an HBCU (Historically Black College & University): Zoë Shares Her Spelman Journey

Finding Hope and Strength During Seasons of Grief: Heather’s Story

Gaslighting and Psychological Abuse: Help for Victims of Manipulation and Bullying

My Journey of Self-Discovery: Unraveling the Paradigm of the “Rules of a Happy Life”