Carla McKay, founder of wine app and website Crushed.com, toasts to her new, empowering life as an out-and-proud entrepreneur.
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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.
‘I’m Going to Live a New Life’
Serial entrepreneur Vivienne Ming wants people — herself included — to realize their full potential.
‘Once You Go Through It, Then You Blossom’
Vosmap founder and photographer Maureen Erokwu believes in inspiration through visualization, especially for women in tech.
‘Either a Genius or a Cockroach’
LGBT business owner and publisher Deb Di Gregorio explains her resilience over decades of entrepreneurial ups and downs.
On Being an LGBT Female Entrepreneur
With this series, we’re carving out a space to discuss the challenges and successes of women business owners across the sexual orientation and gender identity spectrums.
A Recipe for Success
La Cocina in San Francisco is helping working-class immigrants and women of color launch food-focused ventures.
Growth Culture: Building a Big Company by Winning Hearts and Minds
Sharon D. Virts, founder and CEO of FCiFederal, is betting the corporate culture she’s building will vault her firm to the top of American business.
Visualizing Female Leadership
This infographic from Back Office Support Solutions depicts some of the world’s most successful women in business.
Fighting Inequality with Entrepreneurship
Racism and sexism hurt female minority entrepreneurs in the United States. Helping them succeed could combat both bias and economic inequality.
A Dose of Inspiration from Arianna Huffington
The internationally renowned media mogul encourages us to fail well.
Allies & Organizations for Women Minority Biz Owners
A collection of resources and initiatives helping female entrepreneurs of color.
In Living Color: 4 Vignettes of Hope and Encouragement
Many female minority entrepreneurs say being a woman of color is a source of strength in their startup journey.
Debugging Tech for Women Biz Owners of Color
The deck is stacked against minority female entrepreneurs in one of America’s fastest-growing industries. But an array of initiatives offers hope.
A Dose of Inspiration from Eleanor Roosevelt
Famous words from a former First Lady encourage us to embrace discomfort to grow.
Unbalanced Books: How Women of Color Struggle for Startup Capital
Studies, experts and entrepreneurs highlight the complexities in accessing funding as a female minority business owner.