The absence of women in medical studies, both as subjects and researchers, has serious repercussions for female patients. But a growing number of women doctors and business owners are stepping up to solve these problems.
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A Shared Sweet Tooth Leads Two Female Founders from Stage Lights to Sidewalk Tours
Allyson Tolbert and Sarah R. Morgan met as actresses and bonded as foodies. Now, as cofounders of Sugartooth Tours, they’re showing tourists and locals the sweeter side of New York City.
A Female Pilot Soars as a Niche Entrepreneur
Chelsea Abingdon Welch is the female founder of The Abingdon Co., which makes high-end watches for women in male-dominated pursuits like flight and diving who are tired of settling for “a pink or small version of men’s stuff.”
Meet the Men Who Invest in Women Entrepreneurs
Male investors who make it part of their investment strategy to fund women-led firms are a rare breed. Will their outsized returns convince more men to join in and help close the gap in women’s access to capital?
Using Grant Money as a Stepping Stone
In the entrepreneurial world, many women are pursuing grants as a source of startup and growth capital. We looked into the benefits and drawbacks of this less-frequently used funding route.
5 Crowdfunders to Watch – Aiming High
The five women featured in our latest column have big fundraising goals, and even bigger aspirations for their ventures.
How a Mother’s Grief Inspired a Mission
After the murder of her son, Monique Willis founded a nonprofit to help families cope with the loss of family members to violence. Through Momma on a Mission, she offers comfort, while sparking conversations between civilians and police.
Why One Young Woman Created an App to End Big-Firm Blues
Marie Schneegans felt lost at a huge financial firm, so she started making lunch dates. Now she’s taking the idea global with Never Eat Alone, an app that connects big-company employees — and boosts their performance.
Meet the Female Entrepreneur Who’s Going Global With Her Eco-Friendly Pest Repellant
Kari Warberg Block, the founder and CEO of EarthKind, a maker of all-natural pest-control products, has found success in the United States. Now, she wants to bring her bug-banishing products to the international marketplace.
For Those In Need of Shelter, This Arizona Entrepreneur Has a Solution
Angie Lozano started Angie’s House to help the less fortunate find affordable housing and rebuild their lives.
This Entrepreneurial Young Woman Combined Two Loves — Art and Ocean
Audiences for Sasha Okshteyn’s New York-based Beach Sessions Dance Series, now in its third year, get an unusual opportunity to enjoy a free performance and help the environment.
Sydney Mayor Clover Moore on Heat, Trees and Women in Charge
The Australian mayor tells us about an increasingly hot Sydney, the urgent need to “hit the brakes on catastrophic climate change,” and how her city is thriving at a time of record female leadership.
This Female Entrepreneur Wants to Make Travel Accessible For All
Ileaa Swift launched her firm to help folks with smaller budgets see the world. Through Swift Travel Deals, she hopes to bridge cultural gaps and open eyes by exposing clients to new places and faces.
How School-Lunch Trash Inspired Two Moms to Start an Eco-Cool Business
Lynn Julian and Chance Claxton co-founded U Konserve to reduce plastic use and help keep it out of the oceans.
Mayor Muriel Bowser on Heatwaves and Local Leadership
Washington, D.C.’s mayor talks about managing heatwaves and other effects of climate change — and how U.S. cities like hers will stand up for the environment during the Trump era.