Destini Copp had years of experience in corporate marketing and working in higher education before she decided to strike out on her own. She’d had the entrepreneurial bug for years…
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Why This Nonprofit Cares About Periods. And How Meghan Markle Might Help
…commitment to Days for Girls. Critical to the organization’s work is education to remove the shame, stigma and silence around menstruation. In places like Nepal, girls are told “you’ll bring…
Time’s 100 Most Influential 2013: Afghani Entrepreneur Roya Mahboob
Roya Mahboob rises above death threats, fighting for women’s empowerment and education with computers, access to the Internet and social media. Roya Mahboob, founder of Afghan Citadel Software Co. When…
Her Desert Hotel is an Ode to Her Childhood
…family and I had to really fight for my education. My dad once said, “Good women don’t work.” Not giving up in the circumstances and striving for education is my…
Growing Up Comfortable with Money
…Thakor (who is now in her 40s) told us that her education in finance started early in life, when her father explained to her that “good personal finance habits don’t…
She’s On A Mission To Level The Playing Field
…there were surrounding education structures on topics like marketing and pitching, but what about emotional support? Cepin founded Uella-Women Founders Emotional Care in response. Today she works with women in…
Stirring up ‘Code Fever’ in South Florida
…pursuing higher education, the mission of encouraging discouraged populations is a personal one. That negative feedback, given to her at a crucial time in her high school career, only served…
She Turned Her Creative Side Project Into A Six-Figure Business
…to stay home with her young children, her husband also left his job in education and joined the family business. Today the Noblesville, Indiana-based entrepreneur is proud to have survived…
Michelle Lujan Grisham
…Mexican children and families. The congresswoman has made education a priority throughout her campaign for governor of New Mexico. Her education plan calls for more resources to fund the educational…
Carla Mashell: Mentoring Children and Helping Women
This story is part of our 1,000+ Stories campaign. What’s your story? Name: Carla Mashall Business: USEME, Inc. Location: Mobile, Alabama, U.S. Industry: Education & Training Reason for starting? After…
Her Business Helps Youngsters Learn French Avec Leurs Parents
…education company, 123 Petit Pas. Today, the Ottawa, Canada-based mompreneur teaches virtual French classes to adults and their young wards across the globe through her company – all while working…
Dianna L. Flett: Empowering Girls Through After School Workshops
This story is part of our 1,000+ Stories campaign. What’s your story? Name: Dianna L. Flett Business: The Girl Smarts Group, Inc. Location: Stafford, Virginia, U.S. Industry: Education & Training…
5 Crowdfunders to Watch – Back to School
…a quality education offers to improve peoples lives. The women we feature this week are working hard to bring such learning opportunities to vulnerable communities of children, and to expand…
Tonya Kelly: Sports From a Woman’s Perspective
…profound opportunities along the way. I have encountered major health issues and the passing of my father. I have worked full-time while pursing my Masters in Early Childhood Education and…
Video: Pakistani Schoolgirl Shot by Taliban is “Eager To Serve”
Photo: Malala Yousafzai Official Facebook Page Courageous, inspiring Pakistani teenager recovering well and continuing fight for girl’s education Malala Yousafzai, who is recovering from surgery she had in Britain on…