Through Tidalove tablets, Penny Choi is making oral hygiene a more sustainable process.
Health and Wellness
Study: Coffee Might Just Help Women Age Healthily
Researchers have linked drinking coffee to a reduction in chronic diseases in older women. Talk about a boost.
Her Plant-Based Skincare Line is Withstanding the Test of Time
Herbalist Julie Williams has been in the all-natural beauty business for over 20 years.
What #DryJanuary Is Really Like, For Those Who Want to Try It
Read an account of what happened when The Story Exchange’s editor tried the booze-free alternatives, from CBD beverages to adaptogen cocktails.
A Personalized, Full-Body Approach to Getting In Shape
Olya Schaefer offers her clients one-on-one attention at her Florida gym, The Athleticus.
Her Company Keeps Kids Lice-Free
Dalya Harel is the solo mompreneur behind Lice Busters. She’s kept the business going for decades.
When Struggles With Health and Accessibility Serve as Inspiration for Starting Up
These women entrepreneurs are running companies designed to help people access the care and resources they need.
A Breastmilk Collaborative Helping Out New Parents
Kelly Cox created Share the Drop to match parents looking for breastmilk with those who have extra to share.
Her Mission: Introducing the Benefits of Movement to Every Body
Laura Radocaj is helping people with intellectual disabilities engage in physical activity through her business, Sunday Strong.
She Crafted a Caffeine-Free Coffee Alternative
Orleatha Smith is the founder of Sip Herbals, a line of teas designed to take the place of your cup of joe.
She Sells Vegan Chow Made for Woman’s Best Friend
Olga Millman’s dog food company, Vivus Pets, offers plant-based nutrition for her customers’ furry companions.
She’s Helping Runners Improve Their Physical – and Mental – Health
Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards is the founder of Fast Bananas, an online resource for runners that was built by experts.
Her App Connects People Looking for Walking Buddies
Laura Wellington created the ZNEEX app to get avid walkers in step with one another.
Their Body-Boosting Products Are Infused With Good Energy
Sisters Arianne Ortiz and Tara Raj used their combined knowledge of Reiki, crystals and energy healing to create bath product business Earth’s Farmacy.
She Helps Patients Get to the Root of Their Health Issues
Kourtney Simmang is the founder of Kale Diagnostics, a holistic medical clinic that creates nutrition-based solutions to whatever ails her clients.
She Created an Organic Sunscreen for Black and Brown Kids
Dalaise Hickey is the founder of BabyDonna, a company that makes vegan, ocean-friendly, mineral sunscreens for children with darker skin tones.
Her Products’ Scents are Inspired By Her Favorite Cities
Beatrice Olumhense is the founder of Patrickrow Maison, which sells a line of organic candles, diffusers and oils.
Her Gift Boxes Are Designed to Spark Joy in Life’s Tough Moments
Serena Houlihan created Le Wren Care gift boxes to uplift and support women going through challenges.
Her Superfood Powders Helped Her Son Regain His Health
Sylvia Ortiz is the founder of MacroLife Naturals, a mission-based legacy brand that’s been bringing the (powdered) good stuff to customers – and her family – for 25 years.
She Packs Her Sparkling Waters With the Good Stuff
Cristina Kown is the co-founder of All Phenoms, a line of sparkling waters infused with vitamins, adaptogens, organic fruit and more.
She Wanted a Tea to Replace Caffeine and Alcohol
Allison Ullo is the founder of luxury herbal tea brand Leaves of Leisure.
On a Dare, She Added Hot Sauce to Coffee…And a Business Was Born
Lauren D’Souza is the founder of Ujjo, which uses spices to amp up the heat in your morning brew.
She Created a Healthier Lifestyle for Herself. Now She’s Helping Others Get Fit
Lauren Caggiano’s New Heights Fitness provides personal and small group training for people beginning their fitness journey.
These 2 Sisters Want Chemical-Free Options for Your Smile
Amra and Azra Hajdarevic created Terra & Co. toxin-free oral care products so toothpaste doesn’t have to come with a warning label.
She’s Got Everything You Need to Stay Healthy, All in 1 Online Shop
Zippy Pantry, founded by Ericka Mabrie and Alexa Lombardo, lets wellness-oriented shoppers sort groceries by health benefit.
She’s Introducing Adaptogen Lozenges to the Wellness Market
Alisa Pospekhova is the founder of Kindroot.
They Built a Collection of Modern Menopause Products
Michelle Jacobs and Sally Mueller are the founders of Womaness.
Her Bras Support Women Through All Kinds of Life Transitions
Keira Kotler is the founder of Everviolet.
She’s On a Mission to Make Gluten-Free Carbs Delicious
Michelle Carfagno is the founder of The Greater Knead.
Ex-Soccer Player Rachael Rapinoe on Launching a Plant-Based Wellness Brand
Not happy with pain meds to treat injuries, Rapinoe started Mendi to provide all-natural remedies.
She’s Shipping Healthy Monthly Snack Boxes Across The Country
Christy Venter is the founder of HealthyMe Living.
In 6 Years She Built the Largest Online Platform for Women in India
Shaili Chopra is the founder of SheThePeople.
She’s Helping Women Take A Break From Their Busy Lives
Nicola Wagstaff is the founder of Inspire – Rewire.
Her Pilates Studio Found A Way To Survive And Thrive Amidst The Pandemic
Kristin Ferrie is the founder of Pure Pilates Ilkley.
Why She Started a Double Dutch Club for 40+ Women
This woman created an oasis for her fellow sisters in stress throughout the nation.
She’s Empowering Others To Take Ownership of Their Happiness
Felicity Pryke is the founder of Finding Felicity a health and wellness studio focusing on yoga and reflexology.
Stacy London’s New Look: CEO
The high-profile stylist is now head of a company that makes products for those grappling with menopause.
She Was Determined To Live Her Healthiest Life – That Goal Turned Into a Successful Business
Nancy Duitch is the founder of Sera Labs, a health and wellness brand, offering products that are natural and holistic.
She Started Making Healing Crystal Jewelry for Herself – Now Celebrities Are Wearing Her Creations
Melissa Randazzo is the founder of True Warrior Jewelry, a line of healing crystal bracelets, necklaces and earrings.
5 Ways to Run a Startup While Avoiding Burnout
Long, nonstop work hours can often prove counterproductive. Work-life balance is key for any entrepreneur.
She’s An In Demand Hollywood Yoga Teacher – Now The Pandemic Has Made Her Classes Accessible to Everyone
Emile Perez is the founder of Sequential Body, an online yoga and fitness platform.
The Femtech Market Is Booming. Here Are Some of the Risks and Rewards
More fertility startups are cropping up in an already crowded and competitive field.
She Built a Flourishing CBD Business During the Pandemic and The West Coast Wildfires
Lori Peck is the founder of CAASI a line of organic CBD infused products.
She’s Giving Soft Serve Ice Cream a Healthy Make-Over
Melissa Schulman is the founder of the Los Angeles-based Yoga-Urt shops, which sell organic vegan soft serve.
Her Barre Studio Aims to Build Healthy Bodies and Strong Minds
Elishea Boswell is the founder of Barre and Body, a barre studio in Harrogate, England that has pivoted to virtual classes amidst the pandemic.
She’s Making Sure Women in Their Prime Aren’t Held Back by Hot Flashes
Li Hayes started the Hugg Company to provide women experiencing hot flashes with a cooling scarf that is fashionable and affordable.
Want to Practice Self-Care? Do These 3 Things
If you don’t take care of yourself (especially during a pandemic!), no one else will, writes expert Barbara Weltman.
O Canada! Here’s to 6 Canadian Women Entrepreneurs We Like
For Canada Day, we’re spotlighting six women-run businesses that prove that the entrepreneurial scene north of the border is alive and well, thank you.
How Severe Burns Inspired This Entrepreneur’s $1 Million Skincare Business
After a cooking accident left her with burns, skincare entrepreneur Sally Olivia Kim of Crushed Tonic turned to collagen to heal herself.
She’s Finding Solutions to Seasonal Affective Disorder
Amber Leong’s Circadian Optics Light Therapy Lamps are bringing light therapy to cold climate dwellers coast to coast.