This Minneapolis Beekeeper Is Building a Thriving Business
Kristy Allen is no hobbyist beekeeper. Her Beez Kneez has multiple sources of revenue, and a pedal-powered invention is up next. The post This Minneapolis Beekeeper Is Building a Thriving Business...
View ArticleOffering a Helping Hand to Future Female Entrepreneurs
Through nonprofit Girls With Impact, finance expert Jennifer Openshaw is giving young women the chance to learn about entrepreneurship and become tomorrow’s leaders. The post Offering a Helping Hand to...
View ArticleThese Two Activists are Elevating Black Women in U.S. Politics
Kimberly Peeler-Allen and Glynda C. Carr are the co-founders of nonprofit Higher Heights. Together, they are leading the charge to get more black women into office — and the voting booth. The post...
View ArticleThis Woman’s Skincare Empire Struck Gold by Serving People of Color
Rachel Roff may lack melanin, but she has built a flourishing medical spa and skincare line by catering to people of color. The post This Woman’s Skincare Empire Struck Gold by Serving People of Color...
View ArticleA Woman Business Owner Finds Global Success in Eco-Friendly Furniture
Nicole Wakley is deepening the sustainable-living roots of Tree, her Hong Kong eco-friendly furniture empire, even as she branches out into the United States. The post A Woman Business Owner Finds...
View ArticleThis London Startup is Tackling Period Problems
Affi Parvizi-Wayne aims to improve access to menstrual-hygiene products by sending boxes to subscribers’ doors and reaching out to women in need. The post This London Startup is Tackling Period...
View ArticleThis Female Founder Helps Businesses Stay Ahead Of Hackers
Molly O’Hearn, co-founder of anti-fraud technology company Iovation, says she and her fellow founders decided to start their firm after learning the hard way just how devastating hacks can be. The post...
View ArticleThis Video-Driven Fundraising Site is Making Stars Out of Women Entrepreneurs
IFundWomen gives female founders virtual space to learn and grow, while they raise money. It also gets them ready for their close-ups. The post This Video-Driven Fundraising Site is Making Stars Out of...
View ArticleHow a Fashion Founder Got Her ‘Butter Soft’ Kids’ Denim Into 200 Boutiques in...
After stints at Gap and Estee Lauder, Aaina Jain of Blu & Blue saw a world of entrepreneurial opportunity in denim. It helps that her family has long owned a clothing manufacturing business. The...
View ArticleMeet the Startup That’s Satisfying Social Media’s Thirst for Beautiful Photos
Jen Loong is connecting photographers throughout Asia to local clients through her online platform, WanderSnap. But as smartphone cameras become even more advanced, can her business compete? The post...
View ArticleHow to Retire From Your Mission-Based Baby
Steffanie Lorig, who spent 20 years running Art with Heart, has successfully left the nonprofit she founded. It’s now in Heidi Durham’s capable hands. The post How to Retire From Your Mission-Based...
View ArticleFeeling Lost, She Quit Her Corporate Job, Started a Social Enterprise and...
Editor’s Note: This is part of our Good on the Ground series, profiling entrepreneurial women who are addressing social issues in innovative and inspiring ways. Video by Sue Williams. A decade ago, the...
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This Minneapolis Beekeeper Is Building a Thriving Business
Editor’s Note: This is part of our Good on the Ground series, profiling entrepreneurial women who are addressing social issues in innovative and inspiring ways. Video by Sue Williams. Most people...
View ArticleHow to Seriously Make a Difference Through Your Work
Editor’s Note: This is part of our Good on the Ground series, profiling entrepreneurial women who are addressing social issues in innovative and inspiring ways. Video by Sue Williams Sherri Franklin...
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How This Woman Entrepreneur Found Decades of Success in Selling Cakes
Pound cake baker Janie Clapp (left) and her daughter/business partner Katherine Crow share their secret to building a long-lasting business. (Credit: Janie’s Cakes) Janie Clapp has learned firsthand...
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A Surf Therapist Builds a ‘Really Beautiful Thing’ for Trauma Survivors
Photo courtesy of Natalie Small She wears a wetsuit to her “office” on the beach, and group sessions are held in the ocean. Her name is Natalie Small, and she is a surf therapist. In June 2016, the...
View ArticleAn Insect Lover Builds an $18 Million Natural Pest Control Company
Editor’s Note: This is part of our Good on the Ground series, profiling women entrepreneurs who are addressing social issues in innovative and inspiring ways. Video by Sue Williams. This time, Dr....
View ArticleWhen Pain Derailed This Doctor’s Career, She Started a $5 Million Nonprofit...
Editor’s Note: This is part of our Good on the Ground series, profiling women entrepreneurs who are addressing social issues in innovative and inspiring ways. Video by Sue Williams. It was a low...
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Donna Karan Opens Up About Fashion, Failure and the Force That Drives Her
Editor’s Note: This is part of What She Learned, a new interview series with successful women entrepreneurs about their journeys and the lessons they learned along the way. Donna Karan, speaking at the...
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This Founder Didn’t Let Rejection or Sexism Stop Her From Building a $130...
Editor’s Note: This is part of What She Learned, a new interview series with successful women entrepreneurs about their journeys and the lessons they learned along the way. Jennifer Fitzgerald,...
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