Women entrepreneurs could learn several valuable lessons from this fan-favorite “Game of Thrones” character and her journey.
Posts by Candice Helfand-Rogers
Taylor Swift’s Social Media Posts Are Mysterious — and Incredibly Strategic
The singer has captured the attention of millions through cryptic-yet-savvy social media updates. How can women entrepreneurs similarly intrigue clients and customers?
This Founder Raised $10 Million to Make IVF Costs Easier to Handle
Claire Tomkins’ struggles to conceive children changed everything. The former clean energy executive now leads a growing fertility services business – when she isn’t raising her three kids, that is.
Thanks, Tiger Woods – We Love a Good Comeback Story. Here Are 5 More
The embattled golfer won his fifth Masters, after years of struggling. His return to glory reminded us of several women entrepreneurs who overcame incredible odds and found success.
Rideshare Safety Talks Heat Up Amid Harrowing Tales. These Women-Run Apps May Have Answers
A comedienne’s terrifying recent experience with a Lyft driver and a lawsuit against Uber have added new urgency to conversations about the safety of rideshare apps for women and families.
Barriers Remain, But LGBT Business Owners See New Opportunities
As more cities and states enact legislation to ensure contracting opportunities for LGBT business owners, advocates rejoice – and set their sights on federal-level policy shifts.
Martha Stewart Proves She’s a Fearless Woman in Hilarious Ad for New VH1 Cooking Show
The 77-year-old business mogul shows no signs of slowing down – as the ad for her new cooking competition show demonstrates. That’s the kind of spirit we want to see more of in the world.
This Woman-Run Resource for Working Parents Just Got a $27.5 Million Cash Infusion
Cleo curates support services for employees with children at companies like LinkedIn, Reddit and Uber. Its female founder raked in the big bucks during its last fundraising round. Here’s how she plans to use those dollars to further help working parents.
Marvel Superhero Movie ‘Captain Marvel’ Wins Big at the Box Office, for Women in Film
“Captain Marvel” soared to the top of the box office this past weekend, in the latest win for women’s representation in movies.
This $2.5M Business Owner Urges Women to Ask Themselves 1 Question Before Starting Up
Thinking about starting a business? Addie Olutola of African fashion brand D’iyanu has an important question for you to consider before taking the leap.
A New Way to Tell the World Your Business is Woman-Owned
In honor of Women’s History Month, female entrepreneurs will now be able to broadcast their venture’s woman-owned status through their Yelp business listings.
Trial, Error and ‘Black Panther’ Helped This Fashion Entrepreneur’s Business Make Millions
Addie Olutola’s African fashion brand, D’iyanu, made $2.5 million in revenue last year – thanks in part to the release of a blockbuster, Oscar-winning film featuring African prints.
The Founder of This Social App for Moms Says Growth is Easy – if You Do These 2 Things
Michelle Kennedy is successfully growing Peanut, her motherhood-focused social networking app, with these two tidbits in mind.
Feeling Isolated, She Invented ‘Tinder for Moms’ App
Michelle Kennedy took what she learned while growing dating apps Badoo and Bumble to invent social networking app Peanut, which connects women discussing motherhood.
The (Nonexistent) Factoid That’s Driving Social Change Efforts for Women
“Zombie statistics” sound scary. But while they won’t eat your brains, they can influence your thoughts – even though they aren’t real.