These concepts hold the potential to make ours a smarter, safer, cleaner world. Check out our 2024 list.
Helping Homeowners Navigate Solar Energy Installation
Robin Saidov equips homeowners with the solar panel knowledge they need through her business, Your Energy Footprint.
Empowering Kids Through Public Speaking Classes
Loren Raye teaches middle schoolers and high schoolers the power of public speaking.
A One-Stop Self-Care Shop in the Heart of Oakland
Jessica Scortt created The Self-ish Society as a safe haven where Black women can cultivate community and practice self-love.
The Latest
A Durable, Chic Umbrella Made of Ocean-Bound Plastic
Deirdre Horan is the founder of Dri, a company selling an eco-friendly alternative to your standard umbrella.
A Way for the Latina Community to Leverage AI
Yovana Rosales of AI.Latina wants to help her community utilize artificial intelligence to grow their careers and businesses.
Golfwear for the Girls
Blair Roemer is the founder of Beldrie, a sports apparel line celebrating the modern woman golfer.
A Suitcase Designed with Frequent Fliers in Mind
Maggie Gerth’s first-of-its-kind Props Luggage can transform into a luggage rack – or even a table on-the-go.
The Rotten Tomatoes for Content Creators
Vanessa Franz’s Privy Reviews is an accessible and free database of influencers and creators.
Light Therapy Products for Burned-Out Customers
Tammy Nevin wants to bring affordable and quality wellness products to the masses through her company, Happy Sol.
Podcast
How Do We Deal With Bad Air Quality?
We talk to Utah dust expert Kerry Kelly, who has a plan for countering the impact of hazy skies on our health — and on our kids’ health. Listen to our 18-minute podcast.
Women in the News
Mary J. Blige Launches a $1,295 Luxury Boot – and It’s Sold Out Already
The over-the-knee boot, called “The Mary Boot,” is a collaboration between Italian brand Giuseppe Zanotti and the queen of R&B.
Bumble, Facing Backlash, Pulls Anti-Celibacy Ad
Women used social media to voice complaints about the controversial ad, with many saying it diminished women’s freedom of choice.
30-Year Study Will Investigate Why Black Women Die From Cancer at High Rates
The American Cancer Society’s landmark VOICES of Black Women study aims to reduce rates of death from breast, stomach and other cancers.
Halle Berry to Congress: ‘Menopause is Not a Bad Word’
The Oscar-winning actress spoke out in support of legislation that would fund menopause research and education – while trying to destigmatize it in the process.
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
‘I Found Myself Grappling with the Complexities of Identity and Belonging’
We spoke with four inspiring female entrepreneurs, including immigrants from the Philippines and Vietnam, about their experience being an AAPI founder.
11 Motivational Quotes from Trailblazing AAPI Women
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we’re reflecting on wise words from wise women within the Asian-American and Pacific-Islander communities.
Olivia Rodrigo to Donate a Portion of Tour Profits to Abortion Rights Efforts
The pop star plans to give some of her ticket sales to Fund 4 Good, her new nonprofit focused on community-based reproductive justice.
It Only Took 96 Years: 3 Women-Directed Films Are Oscar Contenders
The 2024 Academy Awards nominations for “Best Picture” included a record number of films by women directors, but parity is still a long way off.
Video
Once NASA’s Dream, a Food Startup Is Making ‘Air Protein’ a Reality
We tour the facility where Lisa Dyson, founder of Air Protein, literally makes meat out of air. She might just transform the future of food.
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She Offers High-End Presentation Design Services
Linda Tran helps marketing managers feel confident by way of sleek, professionally-designed slide decks.
Her Mission: Introducing the Benefits of Movement to Every Body
Laura Radocaj is helping people with intellectual disabilities engage in physical activity through her business, Sunday Strong.
Using an Ancient Art Form to Make Greeting Cards
Huong Wolf’s company, Quilling Card, makes stationery and gifts using an intricate, centuries-old paper-shaping technique.
It's Mental Health Awareness Month
Cheslie Kryst’s Memoir Gives New Details About Her Mental Health Struggles
Published two years after her suicide, the memoir – finished by mom April Simpkins – explores sadness, pain and the pressure to succeed.
New Report Spotlights Persistent Trend of Overworked, Undersupported Women
A study from Deloitte shows that women are still handling a disproportionate amount of unpaid labor – and their mental health continues to suffer for it.
6 Ways to Manage Stress During Turbulent Times
We’ve compiled six of the most effective stress-relieving practices, as well as some women-owned companies to help you do so.
The ‘Help! I Have Anxiety’ Podcast
Just in time for Stress Awareness Month, we sample anxiety tech — all the new gadgets that promise to chill you out.
Women In Science
We’ve awarded $5,000 grants to soil scientists working to improve the health of one of the most overlooked resources on Earth.
Meet the Winners of Our 2023 Women In Science Incentive Prize
These soil scientists aim to improve the health of one of the most overlooked resources on Earth – and we’re awarding $5,000 grants to support them.
Bringing Soil Health to Indigenous Communities
Scientist Lydia Jennings is leading an effort to improve Native lands traversed by gas pipelines and scarred by mining.
Dreaming of a Mobile Soil Lab for New York’s Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods
Scientist S. Perl Egendorf aims to bring STEM skills and soil expertise to urban communities that need it the most.
Why This Scientist Studies Soil, the ‘Thin Veneer’ Upon Which Life Depends
Claudia Christine Avila brings her Mexican-American roots to her research – and believes cultural appreciation for land makes a difference.
When Salt Encroaches Upon Farmers’ Fields
In North Carolina, Julia Janson is researching the impact of rising sea levels on soil and helping multigenerational farming families adjust to changing times.
Her Startup Aims to Revolutionize Soil Health
In Kansas, Elizabeth Koziol has turned a fondness for fungus into a thriving business, MycoBloom.
Latest Videos
Once NASA’s Dream, a Food Startup Is Making ‘Air Protein’ a Reality
We tour the facility where Lisa Dyson, founder of Air Protein, literally makes meat out of air. She might just transform the future of food.
Making ‘Climate Candy’ From Upcycled Fruits and Veggies
Amy Keller, whose family sells the famous Dum Dum lollipops, makes fruit chews from misshapen produce. The goal is to reduce food waste.
How an Organic Farm Hopes to Heal the Land
In Rhode Island, Rachael Slattery and Ben Coerper of Wild Harmony Farm use regenerative agriculture techniques to restore soil health.
A Native-Owned Brewery Inspired by the Southwest
In New Mexico, Shyla Sheppard and Missy Begay are making craft beers with traditional Indigenous ingredients.
Latest Podcasts
How Do We Deal With Bad Air Quality?
We talk to Utah dust expert Kerry Kelly, who has a plan for countering the impact of hazy skies on our health — and on our kids’ health. Listen to our 18-minute podcast.
Meet Mary Claire Haver, a Top Menopause Influencer
Thanks to party music and dance memes, this OB-GYN is reducing menopause stigma and imparting science-backed tips. Listen to our 14-minute podcast.
A Seaweed Startup in Maine’s Chilly Waters
Atlantic Sea Farms works with lobstermen to farm kelp in the winter months. It’s a superfood that’s climate-friendly, too. Listen to our 10-minute podcast.
Our Podcast Featuring Judy Woodruff, Acclaimed Journalist
In this podcast episode, we talk to the longtime PBS NewsHour host about her career and next steps.