When Jane Fisher and Jenna Kerner courted male VCs to fund Harper Wilde, a home try-on service for bras, the duo found laughter to be the best medicine for their hesitations.
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Why a Jordanian Scientist Is on a Mission to Get Kids to Read for Pleasure
Rana Dajani has raised millions of dollars, trained thousands of volunteers, and worked with an estimated 100,000 kids to foster a love of reading.
Hey, Women Military Vets and Spouses: This Boot Camp Wants You for Startup Training
For military spouse and veteran entrepreneurs, finding a place in society can be as hard as finding startup training and resources. Patriot Boot Camp aims to provide both.
A Janitor Walked In on Her Pumping. So This Entrepreneur Created Private Lactation Stations
Former lawyer Stephanie Conduff launched Leche Lounge to help working moms like her pump breast milk in private. To make her lactation stations, she hires from within her Native American community.
Why This Nonprofit Cares About Periods. And How Meghan Markle Might Help
Around the world, girls miss school because of stigmas about menstruation, or because they don’t have feminine-hygiene supplies. Days for Girls wants to change that.
How a Beloved Father’s Passing Inspired a Daughter’s Sweet Jewelry Business
Romy Devack’s world was turned upside down when her father passed away. Her sadness became Sincerely, a jewelry business with a loyal following that turns the handwriting of loved ones into high-end keepsakes.
Fed Up With White-Washed Runways, This Entrepreneur Aims to Change the Face of Fashion
Troubled by the lack of diversity in the world of eco-conscious fashion, Priscilla Debar launched online boutique Faubourg as a platform for fellow women of color in the industry.
How a Tech Exec is Building a Trustworthy Ridesharing App for Kids and Busy Parents
Sara Schaer was a tech executive and working mom struggling to figure out how to safely get her kids to school. Now she’s working to solve that parent problem with Kango, a rideshare for kids.
This Immigrant Entrepreneur Came to America with $300. Now She Has a Successful Fashion Business
When Anna Metselitsa immigrated to the U.S. from Belarus, she was poor, but driven to become a fashion designer. After years of struggling and saving, her dream is coming true.
There Are 1 Billion Unbanked Women in the World. This Mobile Initiative Could Transform Their Lives
She Counts aims to help unbanked female micro-entrepreneurs access mobile savings accounts and business training services.
An Eco-Conscious Fashion Entrepreneur Works to Combat Fashion’s Waste Problem
Samanta Martin hopes her boutique, Agathos Athleisure, inspires consumers to invest in sustainably made clothing.
Mom’s Advice Helped This Young Entrepreneur Get Her Vegan Perfumes into Neiman Marcus and Urban Outfitters
Carina Chaz of DedCool is targeting Gen Z consumers with her unisex scents. Her beauty-business-owner mother is her role model.
A Survivor Uses Sweat Lodges, Talking Circles and Dream Catchers to Bring Healing to Native Women
At Mother Nation, Norine Hill uses cultural traditions to help Native American women recover from abuse and homelessness.
How to Retire From Your Mission-Based Baby
Steffanie Lorig, who spent 20 years running Art with Heart, has successfully left the nonprofit she founded. It’s now in Heidi Durham’s capable hands.
Meet the Startup That’s Satisfying Social Media’s Thirst for Beautiful Photos
Jen Loong is connecting photographers throughout Asia to local clients through her online platform, WanderSnap. But as smartphone cameras become even more advanced, can her business compete?