Women Entrepreneurs

These 2 Pageant Queens Want to Make Your Dress Dreams Come True

Trisha Bantigue and Kathy Zhou are the founders of Queenly, where customers can buy and sell formalwear on a budget.

Water Women

Got 19 minutes? Learn about the water crisis and how innovative women are fighting back. Paige Peters treats wastewater at lightning speed while Brittany Kendrick pulls moisture from the sky.

12 Women-Made Gifts Under $150 for ‘A More Beautiful World’

Looking for the perfect present? Shop small (and woman-owned!) this season with our handy holiday gift guide.

She Couldn’t Find an Anti-Acne Product for Aging Skin – So She Created it Herself 

Reham Essa is a cosmetic chemist and the founder of skincare line Radixir.

Angel Funding for Women Entrepreneurs Is Decreasing, New Research Finds

These days, angel investors are giving fewer dollars to women business owners – and making fewer deals with them. But perhaps it won’t stay that way.

A Cricket Farm Raises a Protein Alternative

Concerned about the environment, 3 Cricketeers wants hungry consumers to try a more sustainable option: edible insects.

Burnout Led Her to Follow Her Dream of Being an Artist

Former teacher Allison Belolan is a New York-based artist making mixed-media landscapes.

She Quit Her Corporate Job to Become a Self-Taught Interior Designer

Shelagh Conway says she brings talent and a flair for project management to the home remodel process.

At Last, Rihanna’s Returning to the Stage – One of America’s Largest, in Fact

The billionaire woman entrepreneur and nine-time Grammy winner will perform in next year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Solar Lantern Designer on Clinton Series ‘Gutsy’ Lights Way for Other Entrepreneurs

Alice Chun had a fortuitous meeting with Hillary Clinton in 2017 — and soon she’ll star in a new Apple TV+ series.

We’re Talking Beer (as an Agent of Social Change, Of Course)

We share the story of Jacquie Berglund of Finnegans, a craft beer brewing company whose motto is “Beer that gives back.”

“Good Girl Gone Bad” Rihanna Named Youngest Female Self-Made Billionaire

The pop powerhouse and savvy entrepreneur, who recently welcomed a new baby, has another title to add to her laundry list of accolades.

She Loves Crafting Jewelry That Makes Customers ‘Cry Happy Tears’

Laurel Ryan is the founder of Nautically Northern, a line of jewelry and homewares inspired by the New England coast.

Women Startup CEOs Paid Themselves Less During Covid Compared to Men — Report

Female founders lowered their pay, while their male counterparts saw increases.

How I Work Now: ‘The Luxury of Being Location-Agnostic’

Shaan Kandawalla of PlayDate Digital spent 7 months of the pandemic running her NYC company from her native Pakistan.

These Women-Led Efforts Aim to Help Families Through the Baby Formula Shortage

No, parents of newborns and infants can’t “just breastfeed.” These women understand that.

These New Medical Illustrations Aim to Combat Bias in Health Care

Peanut, an app for women, just released royalty-free images that show women patients aren’t all white, slim, young and able-bodied.

10 Great Gifts for Moms, Made by Mompreneurs

Time is running out, but if you’re still stumped on what to get for the moms you love, place some rush orders with these women entrepreneurs today.

They Built a Collection of Modern Menopause Products

Michelle Jacobs and Sally Mueller are the founders of Womaness.

Icons Beyoncé and Rihanna Among Parisian Brand Destree’s A-List Investors

The fashion line boasts feminine accessories and a host of celebrity investors.

This Author Won’t Stop Talking about the Pandemic’s Effect on Working Moms

After publishing her first book, Angela Garbes struggled with her next project. One viral New York Magazine article later, she found her new subject.

This Doctor’s Dedication to Reproductive Rights Led Her to Launch an Online Birth Control Startup

Dr. Sophia Yen makes birth control accessible despite political forces working against her.

This Earth Day, Do the Environment (and Yourself) a Favor by Supporting Sustainable Fashion

Looking to spruce up your wardrobe for spring? These are our top picks for sustainable, women-led fashion.

On National Pet Day, We’re Giving These 6 Pet Business Owners Two Paws Up

We’re marking this ter-RUFF-ic holiday by spotlighting some of our favorite, fur-baby-loving female founders.

Selena Gomez’s Latest Venture: Working Out, for Your Mind

The actress, pop star and mental health activist teamed up with her mom and business partner to launch a platform dedicated to ‘mental fitness.’

How I Work Now: ‘Pets Are Frequent Interrupters at Zoom Meetings’

Lucy Postins’ The Honest Kitchen grew nearly 40%, thanks to pandemic pets. She works remotely and walks her dogs (and one-eyed cat) to de-stress.

Giving Up Cardiology for Public Health

As more young people pursue degrees in public health, we ask Dr. Roseanna Means about her long and widely admired career in the field.

She Wants To Help Other Working Moms Get Out Of Their Rut

Latika Vines is the founder of Visionary Initiatives.

How I Work Now: ‘It Makes My Feet Hurt to Even Look at Heels’

Judi Townsend of Mannequin Madness swears by athleisure and a hybrid office to keep staff (and herself) less ‘cranky and resentful.’

Her E-Commerce Platform Brings Natural Wine Right To Your Door

Holly Berrigan is the founder of Mysa Natural Wine.

Her Home Décor Merges Traditional Designs With Contemporary Twists

Sushmitha Pidatala is the founder of Arjuna.

Her Business Is Built On The Power Of Audio

Anna Parker-Naples is the founder of The Podcast Agency & Expert Audiobooks.

Madam C.J. Walker Is Back – Thanks to Her Entrepreneurial Descendants

Generations later, the hair care products launched by America’s first self-made woman millionaire are making a comeback.

Report: Women- and Minority-Owned Investment Firms are On the Rise

The playing field is more diverse than ever, new research shows – which is good news for women and minority business owners seeking capital.

‘Phantom of the Opera’ Has its First Black Lead Actress – At Last

Emilie Kouatchou has officially taken over the role of Christine Daaé in the long-running hit musical.

She’s Working To Break Stereotypes And Make Financial Advice Accessible & Easy To Understand

Joanna Streames is the founder of Velvet Mortgages & Insure.

Her Jewelry Designs Are Timeless, Yet Modern

Susie Saltzman is a New York City based fine jewelry designer.

This Baby Food Company Just Raised $67 Million Via a Female-Led Group of Investors

Yumi, which offers a range of organic baby food, announced a new Series B funding round that stands out from the crowd.

Her App Is Connecting Wine Lovers With Wine Professionals

Vanessa Raymond is the founder of Telesomm, an app for custom wine experiences.

A CEO Explains What’s It Really Like to Work in Public Health

Anne Kauffman Nolon of Sun River Health is navigating the pandemic and reflecting on a 45-year career that’s “never boring.”

A Powerful Woman in Tech Raises $20 Million for Her Book Club App

Books are a big market, and tech founder Padmasree Warrior is tapping in.

She Created A Modernist Jewelry Line Inspired By Science and Mathematics

Ariadne Kapelioti is a Thessaloniki, Greece-based jewelry designer.

She’s A Coach Addressing Both Physical and Emotional Issues

Suzanne Wylde is an acupuncturist and certified wellness coach.

Remember When Facebook and Instagram Were Easy (and Cheap) to Use?

For small businesses who use them for marketing, social-media platforms have become increasingly frustrating – not to mention expensive.

Adele Has New Music on the Way – Not That You’d Know It

The singer told British Vogue that her visible transformation was “never about losing weight.” Why is so much of the press surrounding her new album focused on precisely that?

She’s Utilizing 3D Technology to Bring Wine World Marketing To The Next Level

Laurie Millotte is the founder of Outshinery, a one of a kind agency creating 3D bottle photography for the alcohol industry.

Pandemic-Era Cuts Keep Hurting Women- and POC-Led Small Businesses, Sheryl Sandberg Says

The survey raises the question: How are many small businesses going to survive the pandemic?

Black Girls Code Founder Kimberly Bryant Was Told to Rename Her Company. She Didn’t Listen

It may have taken Kimberly Bryant a decade to prove naysayers wrong, but she was right to trust her gut.

Reese Witherspoon on Media’s Harmful Message to Young Girls

The award-winning actress recalls a 2015 image in Time magazine that cut down female stars for being entrepreneurs.

Bethenny Frankel Collects 1.4 Million in Food and Supplies for Haiti Earthquake Victims

The entrepreneur’s BStrong initiative will be working on rescue, recovery and rebuilding efforts throughout September.