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We've interviewed hundreds of successful women entrepreneurs about their small business journeys and what they learned along the way. Read the stories of inspiring startup founders, mid-stage strivers and established business leaders. Learn from the experiences of women business owners of every age working in every industry, from around the world. Discover the many paths women are taking to build great companies, break through barriers and cultivate economic and social good. Get ready! These everyday role models may well inspire you to start your own business, or give you killer ideas for growing the one you have. You may even feel inspired to share your startup story with us.
NOAA’s New Chief Scientist on Preparing for Climate’s Biggest Perils
We spoke with Sarah Kapnick from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration — and it’s not as depressing as it sounds.
7 Motivational Quotes from Awesome Latinx Entrepreneurs
Need a boost? For Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re sharing inspirational words from successful entrepreneurs in this 2 million-strong community.
This Organization Fights to Get Domestic Workers’ Rights on Ballots and in Bills
Care in Action, a women-led nonprofit, wants to make sure domestic workers – most of them women of color and immigrants – “get their fair share.”
The Ultimate Back-to-School Playlist for Anxious Moms (Like Me)
Nervous about, say, leaving your crying child at preschool? So are we. Here are 7 motivational songs to help you regroup, recenter and recover from drop-off.
Here Are 7 Books by Women Authors for Your Fall Reading List
New works by literary heavy hitters such as Ling Ma and Annie Proulx are on our radar.
Yes, It’s Been Over 2 Years. But We Still Need Covid Guidance, Say Business Owners
Covid mitigation is now highly individualized, with guidance and even case numbers now harder than ever to track.
No Shirt, No Mask, No Service, Say These Business Owners
As states repeal mandates and the CDC eases its Covid-related recommendations, these entrepreneurs are keeping their masks – and mask policies – firmly in place.
Solar Lantern Designer on Clinton Series ‘Gutsy’ Lights Way for Other Entrepreneurs
Alice Chun had a fortuitous meeting with Hillary Clinton in 2017 — and soon she’ll star in a new Apple TV+ series.
This Candidate is Fighting for Arizonans’ Rights. She Gets That From Her Family
The matriarchs in Lorena Austin’s life taught her the value of hard work. Now, she’s using that drive to run for a State House seat.
How I Work Now: ‘I Definitely Prefer In-Office, In-Person’
At Becky’s Pet Care, pet sitters tend to dogs, cats and other pandemic pets in the field. But founder Becky O’Neil’s admin team meets face-to-face.
Becoming a New Mom Gave This Ed Tech Entrepreneur New Drive
Melissa Cash’s belief in her product powered her through closing a $3 million seed round for her educational company, Pok Pok, days after the birth of her son.
This Aussie Entrepreneur Promises Human-Like Tech to Better Run Your Home
Move over, Alexa. Liesl Yearsley wants Akin to be an empathetic, more female-focused version of big tech’s home devices.
As Extreme Heat Ravages Globe, This Startup Aims to Improve Air Quality. New York Is Betting $8 Million on Its Tech
Davida Herzl’s company, Aclima, has been tasked with collecting data that she hopes will be used to create climate action plans.
Meet the First Indigenous Woman to Close a Series A. Her Startup Is Worth $40 Million
Bobbie Racette was once the hesitant face of Virtual Gurus, the Canadian tech company she started, but she has since embraced her identity.