Entrepreneur Milan Jordan is the brewmaster behind Cultured Kombucha, a startup focused on bringing the fermented drinks to minority communities in the Washington, D.C., area. She’s crowdfunding in hopes of spreading the health and wealth.
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Empowering and Enabling Women Actors to Realize Their Visions
In an effort to fight gender inequality, The Muse Project is giving women in theater the resources they need to tell the stories they’re passionate about.
Diane von Furstenberg Leads Crowdfunding Effort to Expand Statue of Liberty’s Museum
Renowned entrepreneur and immigrant Diane von Furstenberg and The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation are raising money to properly welcome the iconic statue’s 4 million annual visitors.
Publisher of Growing Online Magazine Aims to Expand into Print
Jessica Johnston, the publisher of Asparagus, an online guide to living a sustainable lifestyle, is crowdfunding to expand her audience with an eco-friendly print edition.
This Tiny Store in the Adirondacks Has Big Digital Plans
The Saranac Lake Community Store is owned and operated by village residents. Now, the collaborative wants to capitalize on a new wave of tourists by launching an online shopping site.
Would You Head to a Stranger’s Home for Cooking Classes? This Foodie Startup is Betting You Will
The all-woman team behind Naan Americans, an online platform that connects home chefs and area food lovers, is crowdfunding to make users’ experiences easier and more enjoyable.
The Earth Is Covered With Garbage. This Woman’s 3-D Printed Robots Are Coming to the Rescue
Erin Kennedy wants to combat littering with 3D-printed robots — and she’s crowdfunding to test the trash-collecting machines created by her social enterprise, Robot Missions.
This Canadian Clothing Line Aims to Raise Awareness About Indigenous Suicide
S.H.B. Apparel, founded by Amanda Sanderson, wants to prevent indigenous suicide and is crowdfunding to get its first clothing line to the masses.
This Entrepreneur is Crowdfunding to Turn Her Humanitarian Nonprofit into a Business
Angela Luna is transforming Adiff, which makes coats for refugees that can turn into tents, into a for-profit venture with jackets for everyone.
This ‘Infamous Mother’ Wants Everyone to Know That ‘Bad’ Moms Do Extraordinary Things
Sagashus Levingston has launched a $250,000 crowdfunding campaign to get copies of her coffee-table book on urban black mothers to people who are struggling financially.
A Thriving In-Home Baker Needs a Brick-and-Mortar Home For Her Business
Since starting Cakes Reanimated, entrepreneur Becky Brown has run her bakery business from her home. Now, she’s crowdfunding to renovate her first commercial kitchen.
This Brooklyn Business Owner is Crowdfunding to Answer Moms’ Prayers for Simple, Sustainable Baby Clothes
Laura Genova aims to bring her eco-conscious kids’ footie pajamas, designed to be both no-fuss and eye-grabbing, to the masses.
Thirsty for a Bloodhound Brown Ale? This Philly Brewer Guarantees No Mediocre Beers
Laura Lacy, owner of craft beer maker Attic Brewing Company, is crowdfunding for the money she needs to buy brewing equipment, so she can open up in a newly hot Philadelphia neighborhood.
A Sonoma Wine Club Is Raising a Glass to Female Winemakers
Amy Bess Cook has launched a crowdfunding campaign to expand Woman-Owned Wineries — and showcase women producing ‘incredible’ wine.
The Next Spanx? This Startup Hopes to Solve an Age-Old Women’s Fashion Problem
Marissa Beaty wants to address a fashion pain point — finding flattering, functional pants. Her startup, Feminine Figures, will sell leggings that tackle the problem head on.