No doubt you heard or read about the “sexist Google memo” this weekend. You know, the one written by a software engineer that basically states women can’t do tech. Because of biological differences between the sexes, of course.
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Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest. These are the candy-colored social networks upon which brands are forced to build their empires. And swelling the ranks of marketing departments everywhere are social media managers, answering the clarion call of the 21st century, here to build the new empires their #brands so desperately crave. Hailed as technologically savvy, pop culturally relevant, and the saviors of customer acquisition, social media managers have a big job to do.
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A year ago, I’d never seen roller derby. Said boyfriend brings me to a game, and I’m blown away. Derby skaters are badass women who know how to give and take a hit. They work together quickly, flawlessly, violently, blocking their opponents while their scoring players rack up points. The passion these women feel for their sport is matched by hundreds of supporters in attendance. I’m smitten. I’m not doing anything outside of work, and work is increasingly soul-crushing. I decide right there and then. I would skate, even if it killed me.
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