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Netflix Premieres Documentary Spotlighting Black Female Founders
In “She Did That,” four black female entrepreneurs share their stories about how they overcame funding woes and other obstacles.
Against the Odds, 3 Women Launched a Medical Startup to Help ‘Million-Dollar’ Preterm Babies
Tammi Jantzen, Tracy Warren and Katherine Gregory faced sexism while raising money for Astarte Medical, which improves gut health outcomes for preterm babies.
This ‘Gifted’ Founder Parlayed Her Talents into a Non-Traditional Tutoring Company
Caitlin Meister has carved out a successful business based on a niche market of upper-crust families, many of whom value an unconventional approach to learning.
This Savvy Sleepwear Founder Created a ‘Uniform’ for Lounging, Working and Watching Netflix
Ashley Merrill started Lunya after growing sick of wearing her husband’s old T-shirts at home.
4 Morning Routines to Set Yourself Up For Success
Expert Deborah Sweeney says these practices can make you more productive, more organized and better prepared for the day ahead.
9 Motivational Quotes From Famous Women Entrepreneurs
These stars of the stage, screen, sports and more are using their platforms to share words of inspiration. We’ve rounded up the quotes that give us a bigger boost than our morning coffee.
Top 10 Stories About Women Entrepreneurs in 2019 – The Story Exchange
Here’s a look at all your favorite articles, from words of inspiration to truly motivational startup success stories.
Greta Thunberg’s Campaign Against Climate Change Earns Her a Top Honor
Time magazine has named the internationally-renowned eco-warrior as its 2019 Person of the Year. We think she more than deserves the distinction.
This Country Is Now Completely Run by Women
Born in 1985, Sanna Marin has already accomplished more than a lot of millennials.
How This High School Entrepreneur Wants to Change Instagram for the Better
Ava McDonald has a growing platform of Gen Z influencers promoting brands that they actually like.
10 Major Milestones for Women in 2019, From Unicorns to Pregnant CEOs
Paid family leave, unicorn status for Rent the Runway and Glossier, and the #MeToo movement top this year’s list.
First She Founded Jumia. Now, Her VC Fund Aims to Invest $66 Million in African Women Entrepreneurs
Fatoumata Ba, the Senegalese founder of Janngo Capital, is now investing in other startups that are owned by or benefit women.
How This Founder Turned Outlandish Experiences Into a Successful Business Model
Jessica Resler, co-founder of The Participation Agency, has channeled her drive into a growing experiential marketing firm.
4 Workplace Resolutions Your Employees Can Make in 2020
Encourage your staff to keep these goals in the new year, says Deborah Sweeney of MyCorporation.