The story of the “The Assistant,” which hits theaters on Friday, revolves around a young, female apprentice to a predatory Hollywood producer.
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News and analysis about women in entrepreneurship, leadership and politics.
Billie Eilish Doesn’t Follow Anyone’s Rules – Which is Why She Just Won 5 Grammys
By marching to the beat of her own (synthesized) drum, the emerging pop artist won big on music’s biggest night.
Google’s Doodle of the First Asian-American Film Star Reminds Us How Far We Have to Go
Actress Anna May Wong shattered a glass ceiling by starring in an American major motion picture 97 years ago. But nearly a century later, representation issues still plague Hollywood.
This London Fintech Accelerator Wants to Fix ‘Terrible’ Gender Gap
The FinTech Innovation Lab London, run by Accenture, has increased the number of female founders in its cohort.
WNBA Agrees to ‘Groundbreaking’ Deal for Women and Moms
The sports league is raising salaries, extending maternity leave and expanding benefits in a new proposed bargaining agreement.
Would Jeff Bezos Donate More to Australia’s Relief Efforts if He Were a Woman?
The Amazon CEO’s contribution leaves something to be desired – namely, more money. We turn to women social entrepreneurs for reminders of what charitable giving can really look like.
Eileen Fisher Likes to Share Her Company With Employees Who ‘Do All the Work’
The fashion brand founder started an employee stock ownership plan that gives workers significant shares of her company, and she encourages others to do the same.
BAFTA, Just Like Golden Globes, Shuts Out Women Directors
But there’s some progress: The Director’s Guild of America reports more women directing TV shows.
Michelle Williams Delivers Powerful (and Personal) Speech at Golden Globes
The acclaimed actress spoke about the freedom of personal choice – as a mother and a voter – while accepting her latest award.
6 Fast-Growing Women-Led Companies to Watch in 2020
These female-founded firms are growing so fast, it’s hard to keep up. Find out how how much they’ve scaled their businesses.
Top 10 Videos About Women Entrepreneurs in 2019 – The Story Exchange
We round up our most popular videos of 2019. Many feature women who were driven by a cause or a mission to launch a social enterprise.
Top 10 Stories About Women Entrepreneurs in 2019 – The Story Exchange
Here’s a look at all your favorite articles, from words of inspiration to truly motivational startup success stories.
How Women Entrepreneurs Are Playing to a Growing Holiday Shopping Trend
Amid environmental waste concerns, holiday shoppers are increasingly favoring secondhand finds and experience gifts. We know some female founders who can help.
3 Mission-Driven Women Entrepreneurs Share What Inspired Them to Start
The number of women-led social enterprises is growing. These female founders turned ideas into businesses that are getting results.
This Famous Department Store Wants You to Shop Women-Led Brands This Holiday Season
The limited-time pop-up shops feature inventive products from female-led small businesses through January.