Both the tennis-star-turned-investment-pro and the founder of gun-safety group Moms Demand Action are asking women what they want and need in life. Now, we are, too.
Social Change
Report: American Women Are, In a Word, Done (With Marriage)
Statistics point to a nation of women who are increasingly getting degrees, pursuing more lucrative careers – and eschewing marriage in favor of single, self-sufficient lives.
Iran’s Revolutionary Women Named Time’s ‘Heroes of the Year’
The magazine honored the “rebellious” and “ferocious” young women who have been taking to the streets to protest a misogynistic, controlling regime.
‘I’m Winning’ – Lizzo Reminds Us to Celebrate Our Successes with VMAs Speech
While collecting her latest award, the singer rebuked those who shame her body and work by reminding everyone that she keeps coming out on top.
Margaret Atwood on Staying Optimistic as Roe Overturn Seems Imminent
The Canadian author still sees a bright future, despite all those dystopian novels.
Why Melinda Gates Just Committed $1 Billion to Promote Gender Equality
The philanthropist says she wants to expand women’s power and influence in the U.S.
The Resist List: Meet 7 Female Founders Taking #MeToo and #TimesUp to the Next Level
It’s all about women helping women. These outstanding entrepreneurs are pointing the way to a more inclusive future.
The Independent Life – Sophie Slater
The co-founder of online fashion boutique Birdsong has drawn energy from helping fellow feminist creatives thrive.
Turning Soap into Jobs for Iraqi Women
When Zinah Saleh and her female friends couldn’t land jobs in a post-war Baghdad, she started a business, Ishtar Handmade Soap. Now, she employs only women.
Lifting Up Female Workers a World Away
Miriam Farhan started The Market Find to bring empowerment and economic opportunity to Pakistani women like her.
Friday Four
Inspired reading, listening and viewing for discerning women entrepreneurs, curated from around the web.
5 Crowdfunders to Watch – Lifting Women Up
These crowdfunding campaigns are led by female entrepreneurs who want to help other women feel stronger, happier and more secure.
A Dose of Inspiration from Emma Watson
Start the weekend on a positive note with some uplifting words from a respected actress and ambassador for women.
Why India’s Women Entrepreneurs Need to Change Their Self-Perception
A traditionally patriarchal society makes it challenging for women to recognize their true worth, writes Payal Gandhi Hoon, a business coach in Delhi.
Who Are the Young Women to Watch?
From now until April 1, we’re seeking submissions for our first ever list of Young Women to Watch.
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.
Email Exchange: An Indian Woman on a Culture of Abuse
It is absolutely imperative to educate and generate awareness for young women and encourage them to be aware and BE bold to recognize and avert [sexual abuse].
The Story Behind The Story Exchange
We’ve just launched The Story Exchange website but our project has been in the works for over a year. Former bank executive Victoria Wang and filmmaker Sue Williams are the principals behind The Story Exchange. They’ve brought us films of ten women entrepreneurs so far and will continue to seek out new stories of amazing women from the U.S. and abroad.