#ResistList: Rita Robert Otu of Beau Haven Farms is helping rural women grow and sell vitamin A-rich cassava — and changing their lives in the process.
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Punky Moms Welcomes the Radical and Rebellious
#ResistList: Paula Clark runs an alternative parenting group that is interested in baby food, onesies and overthrowing the patriarchy.
This Former Ravens Cheerleader is Using Her Sport to Teach Leadership to Girls
#ResistList: Brittany Rose, a former All American and NFL cheerleader, is on a mission to dismantle disparaging stereotypes about cheerleading and make it a tool for empowering women.
One Woman’s Mission to Make Menstruation Taboos a Thing of the Past
#ResistList: Martha Silcott started U.K.-based FabLittleBag to make throwing out tampons and pads easy, eco-friendly and angst-free — and to liberate women from period taboos in the process.
This Cafe Owner Created a Community Haven Where Harassment Has No Home
#ResistList: Schooled by tough experiences, Sarah Walsh of Caffe d’Amore points the way for women entrepreneurs who want to create a post-#MeToo workplace where everyone is welcome and mutual respect is a way of life.
An Entrepreneurial Trio Sacrificed to Grow Their Gift-Giving Venture. Today, It Makes Millions of Dollars
The trio behind BoxFox, which makes personalized gift boxes for everything from baby showers to company celebrations, is growing their venture quickly by committing to relationships.
Carolines on Broadway Got Famous by Discovering Comedy Stars. Now, its Founder is Spotlighting Women
Caroline Hirsch is a legend among women in comedy. Her world-famous club is a must-play venue for comedians hoping to make it big — and she’s increasingly passing the mic to women.
How Do You Get $2 Million From Male Investors for Your Bra Company? Add Some Levity to Your Pitch
When Jane Fisher and Jenna Kerner courted male VCs to fund Harper Wilde, a home try-on service for bras, the duo found laughter to be the best medicine for men’s hesitations.
Why a Jordanian Scientist Is on a Mission to Get Kids to Read for Pleasure
Rana Dajani has raised millions of dollars, trained thousands of volunteers, and worked with an estimated 100,000 kids to foster a love of reading.
Hey, Women Military Vets and Spouses: This Boot Camp Wants You for Startup Training
For military spouse and veteran entrepreneurs, finding a place in society can be as hard as finding startup training and resources. Patriot Boot Camp aims to provide both.
A Janitor Walked In on Her Pumping. So This Entrepreneur Created Private Lactation Stations
Former lawyer Stephanie Conduff launched Leche Lounge to help working moms like her pump breast milk in private. To make her lactation stations, she hires from within her Native American community.
How Even a Startup Can Offer Employee Benefits
Here’s how to attract the best and brightest employees, says Jennifer Fitzgerald of Policygenius.
Why This Nonprofit Cares About Periods. And How Meghan Markle Might Help
Around the world, girls miss school because of stigmas about menstruation, or because they don’t have feminine-hygiene supplies. Days for Girls wants to change that.
How a Beloved Father’s Passing Inspired a Daughter’s Sweet Jewelry Business
Romy Devack’s world was turned upside down when her father passed away. Her sadness became Sincerely, a jewelry business with a loyal following that turns the handwriting of loved ones into high-end keepsakes.
How to Come Up With an Off-The-Charts Brilliant Business Name
Follow these three steps to avoid hard-to-pronounce or silly names…like “Safetynuts,” says Jennifer Fitzgerald of Policygenius.