Roni Sivan’s hand-woven Cambodian scarves caught editors’ eyes in our TSE ‘Gifts With a Mission’ Guide.
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See Our Gift Guide on MSNBC’s ‘Your Business’
Colleen DeBaise, our director of digital media, presented our list of socially conscious stocking stuffers made by female entrepreneurs.
A Bootstrapping Entrepreneur Bets the Family Home
Adriana Rodriguez, an Austin mom of two, needed more cash flow after she launched a bilingual school.
Designing a Huggable Gift for Kids
Sheila Duncan created Trouble the Dog, featured in TSE’s Gift Guide, after cancer losses in her family.
A Mom Creates an (Almost) Guilt-Free Eggnog
In today’s Gift Guide spotlight: Heidi Fausel of Frisco, Texas, whose gourmet eggnog had us swooning.
Finding One’s Calling in a Cup of Joe
Today we feature Victoria Lynden of Kohana Coffee, whose aromatic brew roused the sleepy editors of our Gift Guide.
How a Car Accident Inspired an Entrepreneur to Think Big
Felena Hanson launched her female-only coworking space after surviving a near-fatal wreck.
Arf! A Chocolate Bar That Supports Pet Causes
Today we feature Sarah Gross of Rescue Chocolates, whose tasty treats turned editors’ heads in our Gift Guide.
Joi Gordon on Dressing Disadvantaged Women for Success
One-time prosecutor Joi Gordon quit the legal profession to lead nonprofit Dress for Success. She talks to lifestyle expert Claudia Chan about how a suit can change a woman’s life.
Ingrid Vanderveldt on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Empowering Others
High-profile entrepreneur Ingrid Vanderveldt talks to women’s lifestyle expert Claudia Chan about her own challenges and her plan to help the world’s female entrepreneurs
An Entrepreneur Turns a Passion for Baking Into a Cookie Empire
Women’s lifestyle expert Claudia Chan talks to baker extraordinaire Eleni Gianopulos about cookies, motherhood and happiness.
Good Year for Female Mayors, ‘Lady Parts’
Across the country, women are headed to City Hall, while female voters turn down efforts by abortion foes to take office.
Immigration Reform: It’s Not Dead After All
Business groups met with House lawmakers this week to get a bill on the floor by year’s end. We take another look at what immigration reform could do for women entrepreneurs.
Creating a Billion Dollar Dream
Latina trailblazer Nina Vaca resurrected her failing tech company and turned it into a major industry player.
Entrepreneur Learns the Hard Way to Appreciate Employees
Sheela Murthy was an unsympathetic boss. A walkout forced her to change.