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Women in the News
‘I Haven’t Had a New Pair of Underwear Literally in 4 Years’
Jodie Davis of American Cuckoo Clock Company is on a mission to keep the tradition of cuckoo clocks alive in the U.S. The startup journey isn’t easy.
What This Powerful Woman Has Done for Thailand Women’s Soccer Is Incredible
Without Nualphan Lamsam’s help, Thailand’s women’s national team may never have made it to the World Cup.
‘The Everything Doughnut Changed Our Lives Overnight’
Leslie Polizzotto left lawyering and Los Angeles to start a New York City doughnut shop that’s winning rave reviews for its unusual treats.
Women Mayors Talk Climate Change
Worldwide, cities have become hotbeds of action to stop climate change. Meet four of the women mayors who are leading the charge.
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Running Women
Huge numbers of American women are seeking elected office in 2018, many aided by female-founded groups. Follow the fortunes of 15 compelling candidates with us.
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A look at standout visions and ventures from female crowdfunders.
Taking a Toxin-Free Nail Polish Venture to the Next Level
Beauty entrepreneur Kitiya Mischo King is crowdfunding to expand her all-natural nail polish business, Mischo Beauty.
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Where women share how economic independence through business ownership has changed everything.
This 1 Simple Trick Helped a Food Entrepreneur Scale Her Business
Growing pains ultimately brought the founder and owner of Mary Lee Kitchen business success as well as the confidence to be in any space.
If Your Job Feels Like Work, Then Give This a Try
The founder and owner of travel agency Swift Travel Deals says entrepreneurial success has created new opportunities for her to support and lift up other women.
The Independent Life – Keavy Landreth
The co-founder of Butter & Scotch, a Brooklyn-based dessert eatery and bar, says success as an entrepreneur is giving her the freedom to move 3,000 miles away to be with family.
How to Design Your Life and Business for Success
The owner of Detroit chocolate shop Bon Bon Bon says entrepreneurship has allowed her to pursue her passion and design the travel-filled, dog-friendly life she wants.