Bel Aztiria runs global equity initiatives at Spotify that create virtual and real-world spaces for women and members of the LGBTQ community.
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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.
Joe Jonas, Luis Rubiales and Men’s Sense of Entitlement to Women
Recently, we’ve seen numerous examples of what happens when society allows men unfettered access to whatever they want: They still want more.
A Fall Book List Just in Time for Sweater Weather
Yes, it really is almost that time of year. Check out these eight new reads by women authors hitting bookshelves this autumn.
7 Musical Suggestions for Finding Your Focus
Struggling to keep your mind on-task as school starts up and hectic fall approaches? We get it – and we’re here to help, with a playlist full of focus-boosting fodder.
The Israeli-American Journalist Who Led an Escape Mission
Danna Harman didn’t have any tools or resources, but she knew she had to do something to help the Afghan girls who reached out to her.
The Aspiring Journalist Following in the Footsteps of Her Father
Marwa Dashty’s father, a well-known journalist, was killed after the Taliban took over. Now, the 20-year-old wants to continue his legacy by becoming a journalist herself.
The Pop Star Whose Fan Helped Her Get Out
After Shakiba Teimori showed her long, flowing hair on television, it was as if she were exiled. And then she fled for real.
The Teacher Who Chose to Stay Behind
When Munireh’s father first received news of the Taliban takeover, he sent all the women in the family to Iran – but she refused to leave Afghanistan.
The Mobile App Developer Secretly Working Online
Parima hides the fact that she works remotely, as many of her neighbors in Afghanistan don’t believe women should have jobs.
The Founder of Afghanistan’s First All-Girls Coding School
Fereshteh Forough opened Afghanistan’s first coding school for girls and women – but the Taliban’s ban on education prevents students from learning in-person.
The Judge Who Escaped: ‘We Lost All of Our Achievement’
Since the Taliban’s return to power, women judges – who once dared to sentence men for their crimes – have been forced into hiding. We spoke to one whose identity we are protecting.
The College Student Getting a Fresh Start
Rodaba Noori is enjoying her new life at Bard College in upstate New York, but she still doesn’t consider it home.
Understanding Abortions Through Storytelling
Statistics have the power to convey the true scope of a problem. But it’s personal stories that could lead to action.
Planned Parenthood Says Empathy Could Turn the Post-Roe Tide
Planned Parenthood offers people a way to tell their abortion stories publicly. It’s cathartic, officials say – and it might be what’s needed to change anti-abortion minds and hearts.