…the “Breakthrough Business of the Year” award from the San Francisco chapter of NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners). When you think breakthrough, what comes to mind? I traditionally…
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Sherwin Ang: An Eco-Friendly Car Wash
This story is part of our 1,000+ Stories campaign. What’s your story? Name: Sherwin Ang Business: Auto Fresh Car Wash Location: San Francisco, California, U.S. Industry: Transportation & Auto Reason…
Microfinance Nonprofit Kiva Hits $1 Billion Mark for Female Entrepreneurs
…studies on microfinance have shown that women are more likely to repay their loans on time and default less. Kiva, based in San Francisco, has offices in places such as…
London Dispatch: Yang Liu, From VC to Entrepreneur
…What are some the differences between the San Francisco and London startup scenes? The ecosystem in London has matured in the last couple years. There are now more “unicorn” companies….
Her Handmade Jewelry Is No Stranger To The Big Screen
Peggy Li is the founder of Peggy Li Creations, an artisan jewelry line made in San Francisco….
Threading the Needle: Travelling with a Backpack Maker
…its origin story.” She will have a pop-up shop this holiday season in the San Francisco area. “Carry on, beautifully” is P.MAI’s motto, and it is what Mai is doing….
A Bookstore With 10,000 Donors. A Famous Improv Club With ‘Wild’ Fans. Meet 5 Women-Owned Businesses on GoFundMe
…very small sampling of women-owned businesses that could use help. 1. City Lights Bookstore City Lights Bookstore in San Francisco, California. The famed San Francisco, California store has been a…
“As Seen in The New York Times”
…With Indiegogo The San Francisco native says she was inspired by her small-business-owner parents to create the crowdfunding platform. [/box_light] [box_light] Deciding There’s Nothing Wrong With a Lifestyle Business Anne…
Lyft Launches New Feature to Protect Women and Nonbinary Users
…their own pronouns on the app in 2019 as part of a company-wide push for inclusivity. Women+ Connect will begin rollouts in Chicago, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco and San…
Today’s Dose of Inspiration: Aung San Suu Kyi
Today’s inspiration comes from Aung San Suu Kyi, the human rights champion from Burma (Myanmar). We like this quote because it reminds us of how far we’ve come in terms…
A Surf Therapist Builds a ‘Really Beautiful Thing’ for Trauma Survivors
…a nonprofit organization based in San Diego that offers surf therapy to women clients grappling with mental health problems. What started as a program with 15 women participants now serves…
Ep. 39: Lighting Childbirth
…I entered medical school in 1981 and finished in 1985. SUE: Laura did her residency at the University of California San Francisco LAURA: My first job after that was to…
‘I Am Not Okay.’ Asian-American Women Entrepreneurs Speak Out
…streets to speak out against anti-Asian racism. Protests sprung up in cities from Pittsburgh, San Francisco, San Antonio and Chicago, with elected officials, celebrities and private citizens banding together in…
Shanna Webb: Webb & Associates Public Relations – The Freedom of Entrepreneurship
…chicken coup. She became the secretary to the District Attorney in San Francisco and retired with the city. My mother and father lived an unconventional life. My mother worked outside…
On National Pet Day, We’re Giving These 6 Pet Business Owners Two Paws Up
…and after volunteering with local shelters and animal rights organizations, she learned about the plight of older dogs, who tend to be viewed as “unadoptable.” She and her San Francisco-based…