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4 Ways to Actually Support LGBTQ Workers
Pride-themed merchandise isn’t necessarily a bad start – but truly lifting up the LGBTQ community is a year-round, intentional action.
For These 3 Founders — and Family Members — Buying Black Is Hella Personal
Two sisters and their cousin started a new e-commerce site exclusively featuring Black-owned businesses.
New $25,000 Award Program for Women in Science Working on Water Crisis
The Story Exchange will award $5,000 incentive prizes to 5 female scientists addressing climate change. Application deadline: July 31.
This Ex-Bumble Branding Exec Is Swiping Right on … Income Insurance?
Alexandra Williamson started Asteya after having to take time off work at the dating app due to a medical condition.
Long Before Plastic Bag Bans, She Made the Original Eco-Friendly Sack
If you now carry around a reusable shopping bag, you probably have Sharon Rowe to thank.
3 Snapshots of Getting Back to Work Mid-Pandemic
Reopening one’s business amid a global tragedy is anything but a cut-and-dry experience, as these women entrepreneurs can tell you.
8 Inspiring Asian Women-Owned Businesses To Support This AAPI Heritage Month
These entrepreneurs are using their businesses to avert future water crises, treat dementia and increase the number of female executives.
8 Shows to Knock You Out of ‘Languishing’
Feeling blah? Need a laugh? From the critically acclaimed to the guiltiest of pleasures, these top TV picks are sure to deliver.
What to Wear? A Small, But Significant, Pandemic Question
As folks begin to return to work, women entrepreneurs say they’re encouraging employees to come (mostly) as they are.
During Ramadan and Eid, These Muslim Women Entrepreneurs Are Offering Faith and Fashion
Muslims are still celebrating, and women-owned businesses are filling a hole in the market with their wares — even during a pandemic.
Finding ‘Sexy’ in the Era of Social Distancing
Pre-pandemic, boudoir photography was having a renaissance. Now, clients (and their long-lost sensual sides) are ready once more for a close-up.
These College Grads Are Showing Us How to Navigate a Pandemic Job Market
Imagine graduating virtually in your childhood bedroom. Then think about the job market.
A Scary Experience Inspired This Travel Enthusiast to Start an Airbnb Alternative for Women
Yaa Birago, a Canadian-based mother of two, has created a travel platform with women’s safety and comfort in mind.
Toiling for Years Behind the Scenes, Female Scientists Finally Get Respect for Covid-19 Vaccines
Kati Kariko, Melissa Moore and Kathrin Jansen are among the women who defied all odds to produce life-saving vaccines.