…for women-owned businesses to become viable in today’s economic climate,” said Jennifer Isern, manager for access to finance advisory at the World Bank’s IFC, which commissioned the report. “This segment…
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4 Leadership Qualities Business Owners Should Strive for in 2023
…being genuine or real is essential in today’s climate, says Lauren Caggiano, the founder of New Heights Fitness, a gym that caters to beginners in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Authenticity means…
Meet the First Indigenous Woman to Close a Series A. Her Startup Is Worth $40 Million
…biggest clients at the moment is the global design company, IDEO. Related When It Comes to Climate, Western Science Can Learn from Indigenous Communities “We have huge clients here in…
Jewish Women Entrepreneurs on Weathering Rising Antisemitism
…a business in such a climate is an especially daunting task for these entrepreneurs. Hannah Lavon says she launched her Philadelphia company Pals Socks to showcase the joy of difference…
Arming Pollution-Prone Communities With Low-Cost Air Censors
Garima Raheja is now a third-year doctoral student at Columbia University in New York. (Credit: Courtesy of Garima Raheja) Editor’s Note: Garima Raheja is a winner of The Story Exchange’s…
Why Women Journalists Are Under Attack
…the women who could leap over it were very special. I was really struck by how hard it was to change the negative impression of women, the impression that they…
Constant Chill Gave This Woman a Hot Business Idea
…the business acumen and fire for change that she needed to take the entrepreneurial leap. She did so with some help from Kyle Jacobson, a trusted former BlenderBottle colleague who…
Medical Women: Sophia Yen is on a Mission to Bring Birth Control to the Masses
…pharmacy buying,” she says. Why it Matters In the current political climate, Yen expressed concern that new healthcare legislation could make accessing birth control more difficult, or shut down in-person…
How Amanda Kloots, Widow of Broadway Star Nick Cordero, Practices Positivity
…grief, you go through these huge waves. Luckily, I’m in a really good place right now,” Kloots said. “If you practice positivity, practice makes perfect.” Editor’s Note: The Story Exchange…
This Earth Day, Do the Environment (and Yourself) a Favor by Supporting Sustainable Fashion
…from repurposed fabrics. But the female-founded collection is also certified climate-neutral, and customers are able to track the individual environmental impact of the items they buy. 2 Credit: The Girlfriend…
Meet 6 Innovative Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs
…cultures. But the company, with headquarters in Quebec, recently expanded to include apparel and accessories such as stickers, hats and T-shirts in its store. Related When It Comes to Climate,…
She’s Finding Solutions to Seasonal Affective Disorder
Like many people living in cold Northern climates, Amber Leong was suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder. Looking for solutions during the long cold Minnesota winters she bought a light therapy…
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Marta Ortega Pérez Grew Up with Zara. Now She’s Taking Over the Brand
…should be able to have access to high quality. We want all our customers to be able to [have that].” Related Young Women Take on the Mantle of Climate Activism…
Quarters Have a New Face: Feminist Cherokee Chief Wilma Mankiller
…a quarter featuring the likeness of the feminist changemaker and former Cherokee Nation chief Wilma Mankiller. The Mankiller-inscribed quarters were rolled out Monday as part of the latest installment of…
She Knows that Quality is More Important Than Quantity When it Comes to Her Business
…time for herself amidst her busy schedule, which as she rightly points out – isn’t pampering, it’s maintenance. Arnof-Fenn’s story, as told to The Story Exchange 1,000+ Stories Project: Mavens…