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?
Interviews
How a Fashion Founder Got Her ‘Butter Soft’ Kids’ Denim Into 200 Boutiques in 2 Years
After stints at Gap and Estee Lauder, Aaina Jain of Blu & Blue saw a world of entrepreneurial opportunity in denim. It helps that her family has long owned a clothing manufacturing business.
This Video-Driven Fundraising Site is Making Stars Out of Women Entrepreneurs
IFundWomen gives female founders virtual space to learn and grow, while they raise money. It also gets them ready for their close-ups.
This Female Founder Helps Businesses Stay Ahead Of Hackers
Molly O’Hearn, co-founder of anti-fraud technology company Iovation, says she and her fellow founders decided to start their firm after learning the hard way just how devastating hacks can be.
This London Startup is Tackling Period Problems
Affi Parvizi-Wayne aims to improve access to menstrual-hygiene products by sending boxes to subscribers’ doors and reaching out to women in need.
A Woman Business Owner Finds Global Success in Eco-Friendly Furniture
Nicole Wakley is deepening the sustainable-living roots of Tree, her Hong Kong eco-friendly furniture empire, even as she branches out into the United States.
This Woman’s Skincare Empire Struck Gold by Serving People of Color
Rachel Roff may lack melanin, but she has built a flourishing medical spa and skincare line by catering to people of color.
These Two Activists are Elevating Black Women in U.S. Politics
Kimberly Peeler-Allen and Glynda C. Carr are the co-founders of nonprofit Higher Heights. Together, they are leading the charge to get more black women into office — and the voting booth.
Offering a Helping Hand to Future Female Entrepreneurs
Through nonprofit Girls With Impact, finance expert Jennifer Openshaw is giving young women the chance to learn about entrepreneurship and become tomorrow’s leaders.
This Minneapolis Beekeeper Is Building a Thriving Business
Kristy Allen is no hobbyist beekeeper. Her Beez Kneez has multiple sources of revenue, and a pedal-powered invention is up next.
These Female Founders Have a Tech Solution to Americans’ Health Insurance Woes
Christine Carrillo and Helen Lee started health insurance shopping service Joany to make it easier for Americans to navigate their plan options. Can they revolutionize an industry and improve millions of lives?
Two Female Founders Infuse Health and Heart Into a Bakery Business
Emily Farley and Gina Cavallo are the duo behind EKG Project, a New York City bakery that sells healthy fare and offers work opportunities to people who need them most.
One Woman’s Quest to Open Minds by Showcasing Female Storytellers
In 1998, Pia Guerrero co-founded Adios Barbie, a volunteer-run website that publishes personal essays by American girls and women that explore identity and diversity. Today, she looks way ahead of her time.
A Fashion Veteran Takes on a Tired Market With Chic Nightwear
Rebecca Smith launched Recliner, a stylish, millennial-focused sleepwear brand, to fill a market gap for affordable, quality clothing that’s made for rest and relaxation.
Building a Fashion Business Shaped by Faith and Community
Haute Hijab Co-founder Melanie Elturk has built a thriving headscarf business by using her personal style and religious convictions to engage an online community of fashionable Muslim-American women.