Co-Co Co-founder Suzanne Willian (3rd from the left) reminds us to step out of our comfort zone and go for it! Inspired by Women's History Month, Suzanne continues to write her story and lead by example. Incredible!

"And ladies, don't let anybody tell you you're ever past your prime" - Michelle Yeoh, 2023 Oscar winner. Yeoh, 60, became the first Asian woman to win best actress at the Oscars for her leading performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once. Reminding us that it's never too late to follow your dream.

The Co-Co supports members at all stages of life and career, whether they are building a business, leading in a corporate career, entering or re-entering the workforce, or contemplating a transition in their career arc. Join us and continue to tell your story!

I started Evergreen Activewear in COVID while I was pregnant with my son. As I became more and more pregnant, I become more and more frustrated with the activewear in the market for pregnant and postpartum bodies. With my previous business (Event planning) mostly shuttered due to the pandemic, movement and exercise became my job and I quickly realized there must be better options out there for pregnancy.

"The side effect of joining The Co-Co has been discovering a wonderful community of women who are in so many stages of career growth and parenting. This has helped me put my own journey in perspective. I also appreciate the social connections that have come out of my experience at the CoCo." - Loretta Marchesi

Celebrate Women's History Month at The Co-Co!

The 2023 Women's History Month theme is "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories." Join us this month to share your story and be inspired by others. At The Co-Co, all are seen and heard; we interact, listen, and share ideas and inspiration, honestly and with intent.

I was born in Brooklyn, raised in Springfield, New Jersey, and now live in Summit -- with stops at Bard College (BA), Cornell University (MA), and Hoboken -- in between. I've spent my professional career as a book publicist, primarily representing authors of non-fiction books, particularly in the business space. However, I have always been a writer -- since childhood. My debut novel, TYPECAST, was released in September 2022.

At the end of the day, we're all looking for connection. To others, to ourselves, and to our work; to feel a sense of purpose or grounding. Maya Angelou is one of the most famous female poets, authors, and civil rights activists of our time. She's one of the many female leaders who not only created connections among people, groups, and races but also embodied undeniable leadership skills.

Recognizing both Black History Month and President's Day, we honor Barack Obama's impact and legacy as the first Black president of the United States.

In 2019, President Obama shared a Black History Month reading list to help Americans "better understand our country's past and our evolving, persistent struggles with race." The list includes:

The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson

Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson

The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin

My name is Eileen Bernens. I am originally from Cleveland Ohio and I went to Ohio State for both my undergrad and graduate studies I am a 52 years young and I have lived in Summit, NJ for 11 years. I have two kids, Liam is a senior at Summit High School and Isla is a freshman at Mount Saint Mary's. I have been married for almost 22 years and we have two dogs, Pepe and Lupe. Here are some interesting facts about me, things I love to do and skills I feel I have.