The new director is said to have shrewdly leveraged her in-demand status to secure an almost unheard backend deal.
Women in the News
What Nikole Hannah-Jones Hopes to Accomplish With the 1619 Project
The acclaimed investigative journalist has made a career out of exposing systemic injustices. Now, she’s breaking down the effects of slavery on America’s entire history.
The Sex Tech Revolution Is Finally Here. And Women Are Leading It
Move over, banana. It’s the peach’s turn.
It’s Been 50 Years Since Woodstock – and Women Are Still Far From Center Stage
Women and nonbinary musicians are still poorly represented at male-dominated festivals like Coachella and Lollapolooza. There’s a movement to change that old, tired tune.
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.