Madison Smith built Charlotte Social Studio for women in design — and for the life she wanted as a new mom.
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Top-Notch SEO Guidance for Small Businesses
Jade Pruett creates transparent, effective search engine optimization strategies for women-led small businesses.
Affordable Formal Wear for Teens and Tweens
Michelle Levy opened her boutique, Silhouette London, to offer younger clientele a haven full of affordable-yet-elegant party dresses.
The Personal Assistant Service Answering Stressed Mothers’ Prayers
Kristin Richardson’s company, Sherah, taps into the most powerful resource available to help overburdened caregivers: Moms.
Her Marketing Agency Helps Tech Companies Grow
Diana Akchurina’s Easy Communications marketing agency assists companies in the tech space with growing their visibility and expanding their target audiences.
She Serves Up MethodicalMarketing Solutions
From film festivals and nonprofits to fast food chains and construction companies, Amy Parrish markets them all through her firm, Rhythm Communications.
She’ll Overhaul Your SEO Strategy
Michelle Symonds tapped into her years of experience in a variety of industries to launch her own long-lasting marketing business.
She’s Bringing Bold, Unique Visions to Bay Area Homes
Kanika Khurana draws inspiration from her international travels for the ideas executed at her interior design firm, Kanika Design.
She’s a Globetrotter Sharing Tips With Other Travelers
Yulia Saf is the founder of Miss Tourist, a travel platform packed with advice, itineraries, and information on destinations around the world.
Public Relations for Entrepreneurs, By Entrepreneurs
Alexis Quintal’s company, Rosarium PR & Marketing Collective, taps into its founder’s startup experience to help fellow business owners thrive.
Grief and Burnout Motivated Her to Help Others Find Balance
Anna Wojtowicz started The AW Creative after her own experience with reaching a mental and emotional brink.
Her Venues Are Ideal for Nature-Lovers’ Nuptials
Mandi Young operates two wedding venues in Missouri that combine nature, mid-century design – and her keen attention to detail.
CEO Reshma Saujani on the Benefits of Remote Work for Women
The Moms First CEO says thanks to remote work, women ‘don’t have to choose between being a caretaker and being a worker.’
Her Loungewear Promises a Way to Chill Without a Bra
Katie Charrier started Jia Loungewear to provide simultaneous comfort and support for those working – or merely relaxing – at home.
Think You Do More Housework Than Your Husband? It’s Not Your Imagination
It doesn’t matter if the woman is the primary breadwinner or a stay-at-home mom – she’s doing more laundry and enjoying less leisure time than the man of the house.
Clean Queen Marie Kondo Has ‘Given Up’ on Perpetual Tidiness
The author and “Tidying Up” host says she simply doesn’t have the time to keep an impeccable home since having children. We can relate.
This Plastic Surgeon Says Her Skin Care Line Gets Results Without Surgery
Michele Koo is the founder of Private Practice, a line of skin care products that puts nearly three decades of medical expertise into a bottle.
Fed Up on a Work Trip, a Mom Launched a Startup for Shipping Breast Milk Home
Kate Torgersen’s Milk Stork makes it easier for mothers to pump-and-ship breast milk while on domestic and international business trips.
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.
Superstar Serena Williams is Leaving Tennis Behind
The GOAT is struggling with saying goodbye, but she’s “ready for what’s next.”
How I Work Now: ‘Stretchy Clothes are My Default’
For Shea Radiance founder Funlayo Alabi, the pandemic didn’t slow life down. In what spare time she has, she emphasizes keeping herself grounded – and comfy.
The Pandemic Inspired a New Business Owner’s Journey
Allison Jernigan is bringing decades of sales experience in the entertainment industry to her new consulting firm, Ruby Rock Marketing.
She Wants To Help Other Working Moms Get Out Of Their Rut
Latika Vines is the founder of Visionary Initiatives.
She’s An Expert In The Global Staffing Industry
Suky Sodhi is the CEO of Professional Selection Inc. and Elite Global Recruiters.
She’ll Build You A Website In One Day
Eleanor Mayrhofer is a web designer.
She Created The Self-Improvement Product She Wanted To Exist
Cathryn Lavery is the founder of BestSelf Co. an e-commerce platform specializing in productivity and self-improvement products.
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Marie Kondo is Back with a New Netflix Series, “Sparking Joy”
The new series will apply the “KonMari” method to businesses and relationships, too.
She Turned Her Creative Side Project Into A Six-Figure Business
Nicole Lewis is the founder of Art 2 The Extreme, which makes customized and personalized crayons for kids.
Rethinking the 40-Hour Work Week
Pandemic living has forced a societal reckoning with how we structure our time spent on-the-clock – and many are finding that less is more.
Mom or Entrepreneur? A New Report Says Women Need New Policies in Order to Be Both
For many mothers, entrepreneurship has become a means for flexibility — a necessity in this day and age.
They’re Avid Runners Who Created A Showerless Shampoo
Meredith Krill and Carrie Sporer are the founders of SWAIR, a showerless shampoo designed for post-work out hair care.
She Helps Entrepreneurs Create Digital Products Designed For Long Term Sales
Destini Copp helps entrepreneurs reduce their reliance on 1:1 agency work and scale their digital products with evergreen sales funnels.
She’s Helping People Declutter Their Homes – And Their Lives
Michele Vig is the founder of Neat Little Nest, a full service organization company.
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 Created a Planner That Helps Career-Focused Women Juggle Their Busy Lives
Bria Davenport is the creator of the ‘Gather Your Life’ planner, designed to help women manage work, life and all those tasks in between.
She’s Repurposing Old Library Books into Eco-Friendly Handmade Gifts
Michelle Ciarlo-Hayes is the founder of mkc photography, a gift and home decor company.
She’s Helping Voice Actors, Presenters and Business Professionals Speak Clearly & With Confidence
Nic Redman is a voice coach and accent specialist training everyone from celebrities to entrepreneurs.
Yes, the Pandemic Has Been Devastating on Working Women. But There’s Hope
A shocking number of women are leaving corporate jobs. But many are transitioning to startup life.
She Decided to Ctrl+Alt+Delete Out of the Boy’s Club and Start Empowering Leaders in Tech
Lisa Duerre is the founder of RLD Group, a company dedicated to igniting leaders in tech without all the burn-out.
She’s a Non-Profit Storyteller and Fundraising Coach
Simone Adams started Simone Writes to help others reach their revenue targets and achieve their goals.
She Wanted More Freedom and Meaning From Her Career
Madeline Pratt founded the female forward consulting firm Fearless in Training.
She’s Running a Luxury Footwear Company From The Comfort of Her Own Home
Emanuela Loppo’s company Mastra Ma’ makes comfortable high-end shoes for working women.
Angelina Jolie to Parents: You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Get Your Family Through Covid-19
The producer, actress and humanitarian had some comforting words for fellow parents trying to navigate the coronavirus crisis while caring for their kids.
She’s Using Her Love of Sewing To Create Cherished Keepsakes
Diane Ward makes custom keepsake bears and cushions through her company Bee Belles Keepsakes.
She’s Creating the Work-Life Balance She Always Wanted
Jessica Thiefels’ consulting firm gives her the freedom to design her life according to her own rules.
She’s A Professional Organizer Helping Clients Transform Their Homes
Amy Bloomer’s company Let Your Space Bloom is all about making a space fit your specific needs.
She Started Working at This Company 15 Years Ago – Now She’s The CEO
Serena Holmes runs Tigris Events, which specializes in event staffing, event planning and experiential marketing.
Study Shows That Self-Employed People Are Happier, Have Better Work-Life Balance
New research revealed that self-employed people report leading healthier, less stressful lives.
Why Working Over 40 Hours Is a Trap. Here’s How to Get Free
Barbara Weltman looks at why you should nix the long hours for you and your employees — and shares some ideas for boosting productivity.
Why Kate Hudson’s Breastfeeding Photo Went Viral
The actress and Fabletics founder posted a photo to Instagram that showed her feeding her daughter on the job. Working women everywhere said “Yep.”