Dr. Laura Stachel used her medical knowledge to invent the Solar Suitcase. The solar-powered kits provide health workers around the world with reliable lighting.
Original Video Profiles of Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs
Watch videos about women who are busting the myths of female entrepreneurship and starting and running companies that fill their lives with meaning, purpose and passion. If you run your own business, or think you want to, these videos will inspire you and help you grow.
When Pain Derailed This Doctor’s Career, She Started a $5 Million Nonprofit That Saves Pregnant Women’s Lives Around the World
Laura Stachel co-founded We Care Solar, which makes solar suitcases that light deliveries in health centers where electricity is scarce.
An Insect Lover Builds an $18 Million Natural Pest Control Company
After setbacks and scandal, Pamela Marrone of Marrone Bio Innovations is staging a comeback developing alternatives to dangerous pesticides.
Meet the Bug-Loving Entrepreneur Who Kills Pests Without Poison
Entomologist Pam Marrone has turned a fascination with insects into Marrone Bio Innovations Inc., a publicly traded company that develops natural pest-control products.
Seeing Pep in Old Pups, a California Entrepreneur Creates Senior Dog Shelter ‘Muttville’
Old dogs over 7 are often considered “unadoptable.” Sherri Franklin, a former hair salon owner, is on a mission to stop that.
How to Seriously Make a Difference Through Your Work
Sure, you could have a safe and secure job in any old profession. But if you’re looking to make an impact, consider starting a social enterprise.
This Minneapolis Beekeeper Is Building a Thriving Business
Kristy Allen is no hobbyist beekeeper. Her Beez Kneez has multiple sources of revenue, and a pedal-powered invention is up next.
Feeling Lost, She Quit Her Corporate Job, Started a Social Enterprise and Reinvented Her Life
Kate Curran took a series of calculated steps to make a midlife career change and rediscover her purpose.
Why a Lawyer Quit Her Job and Built 72 Schools for Kids Living in Poverty
Why a Lawyer Quit Her Job and Built 72 Schools for Kids Living in Poverty
Why a Jordanian Scientist Is on a Mission to Get Kids to Read for Pleasure
Rana Dajani has raised millions of dollars, trained thousands of volunteers, and worked with an estimated 100,000 kids to foster a love of reading.
In the Middle East, a Changemaker Wants Children to Experience the Joy of Reading
Rana Dajani of We Love Reading Wants Children to Experience the Joy of Reading.
Meet the Nonprofit That’s Absolutely Fed Up With Period Stigmas and Menstrual Huts
Around the world, millions of girls miss school because of feelings of shame or lack of access to sanitary products. Celeste Mergens of Days for Girls is on a mission to change that.
Why This Nonprofit Cares About Periods. And How Meghan Markle Might Help
Around the world, girls miss school because of stigmas about menstruation, or because they don’t have feminine-hygiene supplies. Days for Girls wants to change that.
A Survivor Uses Sweat Lodges, Talking Circles and Dream Catchers to Bring Healing to Native Women
At Mother Nation, Norine Hill uses cultural traditions to help Native American women recover from abuse and homelessness.
She Survived Years of Trauma. Now She’s Helping Other Native Women Heal
Norine Hill founded Mother Nation to help Native American women overcome abuse, alcoholism and homelessness — the bitter legacy of generations of trauma.