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Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye Announces Closure Of Ami Colé, A Beauty Brand That Changed The Industry

After nearly four years in business, Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye, founder of beauty brand Ami Colé has announced the brand will...

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7 Strategies For Women To Break Into The C-Suite

Even though women make up nearly half the workforce, they remain vastly underrepresented in C-suite leadership positions. According to...

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How Three Chronically Ill Career Women Balance Work With Health

Living with a chronic illness can be challenging, especially for people who don’t “look” sick. Navigating the daily grind of life, which includes balancing...

By: Starr Rocque · 5 months ago

Founder and CEO of The Spoiled Brat Life, Brie Carter

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How CEO Brie Carter Pampers Her Clients With ‘The Spoiled Brat Life’

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By: Chinenye Onyeike · 5 months ago

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How Community And Franchising Helped Shaquanna West Build A Business She Didn’t Expect

When Shaquanna West set out to find more freedom from her corporate job in operations, she never imagined it would lead her to a...

By: SaDiedrah Harris · 5 months ago

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How Women Entrepreneurs Pivot Business Goals In Summer

From retreats to workshops, summer is filled with opportunities to explore and revisit business goals. As it’s the midpoint of the year, the start...

By: Edikan Umoh · 5 months ago

Business

Mentorship In Action: How Sarah Busby Is Shaping The Next Generation Of PR Pros

In an industry built on amplifying stories, Sarah Busby has spent the last 10 years making sure others are heard and helping those that...

By: Tyerra Drake · 5 months ago

Fashion

Anna Wintour: A Fashion Icon’s Journey

This week marks a pivotal moment in the fashion world: Anna Wintour has announced she is stepping down as...

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Budgeting For Big Life Changes: Marriage, Children, And Beyond

Adulting throws so many changes at you, sometimes all at once. Budgeting can help soften the blow of life,...

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Building Resilience: Women Share Their Career Comeback Stories

When Esperanza Pacheco first took on the role of director at a public library, she felt confident. She is resourceful, efficient, proactive, and result-oriented,...

By: Giovanna Acosta · 5 months ago

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Women Leaders On Cultivating Psychological Safety At Work

The concept of psychological safety was coined by Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson in 1999. It’s defined as creating an environment where team...

By: Edikan Umoh · 5 months ago

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5 Universal Tech Tools To Have On Hand As A New Business Owner

Starting a new business equates to juggling countless responsibilities while operating on tight budgets and even tighter timelines. With over 20% of small businesses...

By: Taylor Bushey · 5 months ago

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How These Four Women Launched Businesses With Less Than $5,000

People are starting businesses at higher rates than ever before. According to data from the US Census Bureau, 5,481,437 new businesses were started in...

By: Starr Rocque · 5 months ago

Growth & Scaling

How Women Are Launching Their Most Successful Startups After 40

At 40-plus, many women are embracing entrepreneurship in ways they never did in their 20s or 30s. With decades of experience, stronger financial footing,...

By: Kehinde Adepetun · 6 months ago

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How Janelle Farris Has Quietly, But Powerfully, Reshaped Brooklyn Communities

Janelle Farris is the first African American woman to lead Brooklyn Community Services, a 159-year old organization that provides...

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The Art Of Letting Go: How Savvy Business Leaders Grow By Delegating

Delegation is more than a skill, it’s an art. It requires self-awareness, trust, and a willingness to evolve. But...

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How Women In The Arts Balance Creativity And Business

Many creatives dream that their art will be the way they earn their living. Artists absolutely deserve an income and shouldn’t have to hustle...

By: Rita Pike · 6 months ago

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Inside The 2025 BOMESI Summit’s Bold Vision For Diverse-Owned Media

Held in the heart of Detroit, a city synonymous with Black innovation and cultural legacy, the 2025 BOMESI Summit brought together media publishers, platforms,...

By: Gillian Smith · 6 months ago

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The Case For The ‘Summer Soft Life’ And Why Rest Is A Career Strategy

As the summer begins to heat up, embracing a “soft life” has become more appealing and amplified socially. A soft life is one that’s...

By: Candis McDow · 6 months ago

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How Women Are Navigating AI-Driven Hiring Tools In 2025

Let’s be honest, landing a job in 2025 feels like a full-time job on its own. Artificial Intelligence is now involved in almost every...

By: Kehinde Adepetun · 6 months ago

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A 5-Step Guide To Leveraging Summer Fridays

Summer Fridays are that promise of an early start to the weekend, a collective sigh of relief as you log off and embrace the...

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 6 months ago

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How To Nail Your First Big Investor Meeting

The average employee spends an average of 392 hours in meetings every year. Fifty-two percent of these individuals begin...

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How To Plan A Summer Sabbatical Without Stalling Your Career

It’s true that a summer sabbatical, taking a brief leave from work to pursue personal interests, is everyone’s dream,...

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Women Entrepreneurs On Why It’s Important To Separate Business And Personal Finances

According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, business owners are reported to have higher income, savings, and wealth generating capabilities. However, their business revenue...

By: Taylor Bushey · 6 months ago

Beauty

‘Let’s Share’ Conference Spotlights How Friends Can Be ‘The Glory In Your Story’

There is a popular meme circulating that says, “Instead of baby showers, let’s host business showers. When a friend starts a business, we all...

By: Jamishia Smith · 6 months ago

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From Fear To Power: How Women Can Thrive In Career Advancement With Public Speaking

Public speaking skills aren’t just a nice-to-have, they’re a total game-changer for millennial and Gen Z women professionals looking to level up in their...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 6 months ago

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How To Be An Ally To Your LGBTQIA+ Colleagues This Pride Month And Beyond

Despite evolving times, being queer in the workplace can still be a tough experience. Even if you support the LGBTQIA+ community, it’s important to...

By: IMAN M'FAH TRAORE · 6 months ago

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3 Organizational Tools Every Entrepreneur Should Know About

After a full day of working, it can still feel like you didn’t actually get anything done. You’re not alone. One study found that...

By: Caitlin Elizabeth · 6 months ago

Funding

Her Agenda Launches ‘The Breakthrough Grant’ To Support Women Entrepreneurs

Her Agenda is committed to helping women break through barriers in entrepreneurship and professional growth. In honor of our...

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3 Women On Navigating Fertility While Climbing The Career Ladder

Several decades ago society wasn’t receptive to women chasing esteemed careers while also choosing to be a mother. Today,...

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The Future Of Women-Only Ridesharing

The rise of women-only rideshare services has been inspired by increasing safety concerns, and gender disparities pertaining to driver earnings. Rideshare apps such as...

By: Tyerra Drake · 7 months ago

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How To Successfully Negotiate Equity When Joining A Startup

When negotiating equity at a startup, women too often leave money on the table. According to Carta’s 2024 Annual Equity Report, women constituted 33%...

By: Tiffany Nieslanik · 7 months ago

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The Designer You Could Wear To Your Future Wedding: Zoba Martin

Zoba Martin is the creative force behind her self titled brand Zoba Martin, a Toronto-based luxury fashion brand known for custom, hyper-flattering garments and...

By: Tatyana Arrington · 7 months ago

Get Ready. Stay Ready. How Women Entrepreneurs Are Powering Up With Walmart Business

Readiness isn’t an option; it’s a frame of mind. While limited resources and financial barriers present significant challenges, they also serve as catalysts for...

By: Tyerra Drake · 7 months ago

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The Health Impacts Of Workplace Inequity

The workplace is more than just a place to earn a living, as it shapes our daily experiences, our stress levels and, ultimately, our...

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 7 months ago

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How To Navigate The Challenge Of Job Hunting In 2025

The current state of job security isn’t what it was 20 years ago; and finding a job can appear...

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How April Smith Is Turning Ambition Into Action

April Smith is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and full-time professional who’s building wealth and breaking barriers one...

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How Women Are Leveraging Remote Work To Redesign Their Career Paths

Since the pandemic, remote work has been highly popular and convenient for many. People are utilizing the perks of remote work to have an...

By: Candis McDow · 7 months ago

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How Women Are Turning Passion Projects Into Profitable Businesses

One evening, after another long day at work, you sit down, scrolling through your bank statements. Bills are piling up, your salary hasn’t budged,...

By: Kehinde Adepetun · 7 months ago

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Black Dandyism In Action: The 2025 Met Gala Set Records While Amplifying Cultural Impact

Black danydism was at the center of this year’s Met Gala, and it was one of high anticipation, amplifying Black culture’s influence on fashion...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 7 months ago

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From Harm To Healing: The Brands Revolutionizing Black Beauty

For generations, beauty care for Black women has meant more than a 10-step nighttime routine and lemon water facials. It’s been a fight for...

By: Tyra Douyon · 7 months ago

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Get Rich Slow: How Anne Curry Built Her Real Estate Business With Patience And Purpose

Anne Curry is a real estate investor and entrepreneur who exemplifies what’s possible when passion meets perseverance. With over 30 years of experience buying,...

By: SaDiedrah Harris · 7 months ago

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High Impact Women On The Micro Decisions That Changed Their Careers

In the now infamous Ted Talk, “My Year Of Saying Yes To Everything,” Shonda Rhimes recalled how one morning,...

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How To Overcome Impostor Syndrome

Impostor Syndrome is a constant self-doubt, questioning, fear, and lack of belief in one’s self. If you’ve ever felt...

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How Women-Led Startups Impact Local Communities

Do women CEOs make the world a better place? According to accounting firm Ernst and Young (E&Y), 74% of respondents in the firm’s survey...

By: Elissa Spinner · 8 months ago

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How Time Off Made These Women Better Leaders

Employee burnout is at an all-time high, with 66%, or two-thirds, of the American workforce reporting experiencing burnout, according to a study by Moodle....

By: Giovanna Acosta · 8 months ago

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How Dina Powell McCormick Is Redefining Finance And Influence

Dina Powell McCormick has always operated at the intersection of power, policy, and purpose. Now, as she transitions from the upper ranks of Goldman...

By: Brianna Newton · 8 months ago

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How Women Entrepreneurs Are Navigating The Challenges Of 2025

In 2025, women entrepreneurs continue to encounter significant challenges. Despite these obstacles, many have developed effective strategies to overcome barriers and achieve success. Explore...

By: Mia Barnes · 8 months ago

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Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty: A Case Study In Authentic Branding

In past few decades, we’ve seen a shift in the beauty industry. Where previously only those “skinny” and unrealistically proportioned were deemed “beautiful” in...

By: Rita Pike · 8 months ago