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How Women Are Launching Ghosts Kitchens Or Niche Food Brands For Seasonal Demand

In a booming market, women entrepreneurs are capitalizing on the rapid growth of ghost kitchens and seasonal food brands...

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Returning To Corporate After Entrepreneurship: Women Who Made The Transition

For many women, entrepreneurship is a pathway to freedom. From the thrill of autonomy to having creative control, becoming...

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Q4 Is The Perfect Time To Prepare Your Goals For 2026

As the year closes and things become final, Q4 is the perfect time to gather your goals and set them up in preparation for...

By: Candis McDow · 1 month ago

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Why Most Millennials Aren’t 9-To-5 Workers

In these times of creating your own lane, it appears that millennials have taken that notion and ran with it. Many things like the...

By: Candis McDow · 1 month ago

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These Books Are All About Scaling Your Business To Six Figures

If you’ve ever dreamed of taking your business from a low-earnings side hustle to a legit six-figure brand, these books offer the road maps...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 1 month ago

Woman smiling while working on a colorful laptop at home during the day, planning her seasonal side project in a bright workspace.

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How To Build Seasonal Side Projects To Boost Q4 Income And Portfolio Growth

As the calendar inches toward November, many professionals shift into year-end mode: tying up loose ends, closing projects, and preparing for holiday slowdowns or...

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 1 month ago

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How To Kick Off Q4 With Energy After A Slow Summer

As the year winds down many women find themselves running on empty. When the days shorten and temperatures drop, most of us experience a...

By: Caitlin Elizabeth · 2 months ago

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How To Scale Your Business Without A Team

The solo entrepreneur movement is surging. According to a 2024 Intuit study, 65 % of solopreneurs earn more working...

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How Nevadia Shelton Grew Glossed By Nae Into A Beauty Brand Rooted In Care

Inspired by her mother’s struggle with Lyme disease, Nevadia Shelton launched Glossed By Nae from her college dorm room...

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How Eugenia Cheng Is Redefining What It Means To Be A Mathematician

Eugenia Cheng wears many hats: mathematician, pianist, professor, author and scientist-in-residence at The School of The Art Institute of Chicago. With perseverance and vision,...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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The Great Unlearning: How Millennial Women Are Redefining Professional Success

Tired of the grind? Millennial women are leading a "great unlearning," moving past hustle culture to redefine professional success. [...]Read...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 3 months ago

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How Women Co-Working Collectives Support Women-Owned Ventures

The rise of co-working has reshaped the entrepreneurial landscape. But for women founders, traditional spaces often fail to address the unique challenges they face:...

By: Caitlin Elizabeth · 3 months ago

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What Investors Really Look For In 2025: Beyond The Deck And The Demo

The venture capital landscape has transformed dramatically in 2025. According to Crunchbase, global funding has ticked up “year over year” and has reached $109b...

By: Taylor Bushey · 3 months ago

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How Successful Entrepreneurs Structure Their Day To Reduce Mental Overload

Running a business isn’t just a full-time job; it’s an all-consuming lifestyle. According to Forbes, a survey by Capital One Business found that 42%...

By: Taylor Bushey · 3 months ago

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4 Women On Breaking Into High-Paying, High-Barrier Industries

Everyday women are redefining what traditional exclusive, and predominantly white and male dominated fields look like. There are no...

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How Black Women Are Building Personal Brands That Don’t Compromise Their Values

Building a brand is no easy feat. Add building a brand as a Black woman in America, and imagine...

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How Creators Can Launch Businesses And Reclaim Their Audiences

In the heyday of the creator economy, stars are made in living rooms. Ordinary people prove capable of extraordinary things, turning content into cash and...

By: Her Agenda · 4 months ago

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Strategies For Building A Remote-First Company Culture

According to recent data from FlexJobs, remote job postings grew by eight percent in the second quarter of this year, illustrating that there’s still...

By: Taylor Bushey · 4 months ago

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How Women Entrepreneurs Are Managing The Mental Load Of Business And Caregiving

Being a business owner is demanding. Add caregiving into the mix, whether for children, aging parents, or both and the invisible weight of it...

By: Kehinde Adepetun · 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

Camesha Jones-Brandon, founder of Sista Afya

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The Restorative Work Of Sista Afya And Camesha Jones-Brandon

While nearly one million people live on the South Side of Chicago, most mental health organizations are located elsewhere in the city. That leaves...

By: Tiffany Nieslanik · 5 months ago

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How To Rest Without A Vacation As A Black Woman Entrepreneur

Even though, statistically and culturally, Black women are leading the charge as the most dynamic force in American entrepreneurship,...

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How To Stress Test Your Small Business Finances (Before It’s Too Late)

When the economy takes a hit, small businesses usually feel it first. Inflation, rising interest rates, or global disruptions...

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Innovative Marketing Strategies For Women-Owned Startups

In today’s crowded digital marketplace, a sharp marketing strategy isn’t just nice to have — it’s essential for survival. For women launching startups —...

By: Mia Barnes · 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 · 5 months ago

Scaling Success: How Top Entrepreneurs And Leaders Delegate to Drive Growth

You don’t have to do it all—and you’re not meant to. One of the hardest but most transformative parts of leadership is learning what...

By: Her Agenda · 5 months ago

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The Role Of Technology In Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

Women-owned businesses now represent 39.1% of all businesses (over 14 million) and employ 12.2 million workers, generating $2.7 trillion in revenue in the US,...

By: Taylor Bushey · 6 months ago

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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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Leigh Burgess Tells Us How To Live The BOLD Way

Leigh Burgess is a “USA Today” bestselling author (Be BOLD Today), a seven-figure entrepreneur, and co-founder of Bold Industries Group....

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Lessons From Women Entrepreneurs Who Bootstrapped Their Startups

Bootstrapping originates from the idea of pulling oneself over a fence by bootstraps. In business, it means doing your business with no external funding,...

By: Edikan Umoh · 6 months ago

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How To Navigate The Ebbs And Flows Of Entrepreneurship Without Freaking Out

The ebbs and flows of entrepreneurship aren’t always easy but more women are becoming entrepreneurs than ever before. However, no one really prepares you...

By: Caitlin Elizabeth · 6 months ago

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‘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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How Entrepreneurs Are Using AI To Grow Smarter In A Slowing Economy

Artificial intelligence is becoming a trusted tool in the everyday operations of small businesses. But today, it’s not just about productivity gains. According to...

By: Her Agenda · 6 months ago

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Four Platforms To Simplify Marketing For Small Business Owners

According to Forbes, small business owners are struggling to market their goods and services. Many small business owners report not having enough time for marketing...

By: Elissa Spinner · 6 months ago

Entrepreneurship

How To Create A Seamless Onboarding Experience For Referral Clients

First impressions are crucial in business, and for referral clients, that idea is already taking shape. They’ve likely heard...

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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...

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Yoga Entrepreneur Brett Larkin Shares How to Find Calm While Running A 7-Figure Business

Brett Larkin is not your average yoga entrepreneur. She’s a mom of two, a devoted yogi, and the founder of a wildly successful online...

By: Caitlin Elizabeth · 7 months ago

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An Entrepreneur’s Guide To Google Review Management: What To Know

When people find your business online, Google shows your profile on the right side of their search results. The reviews underneath that profile show...

By: Mia Barnes · 7 months ago

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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 bold decision at a time....

By: Candis McDow · 7 months ago

Dancer, CEO, and Founder of Capri Swim, Ashley Capri, posing for a Brooklynnetts photo shoot

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How Ashley Capri Blends Her Love For Dance And Design With ‘Capri Swim’

Ashley Capri is a professional dancer, costume designer, and entrepreneur who spent a decade dazzling fans as a Brooklynettes, the official dance team of...

By: Chinenye Onyeike · 7 months ago

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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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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...

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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 Mecca Clarke Turned Her Dream Into A Mission With ‘Blk Girls Shoot’

When Mecca Clarke was laid off from her job as a server in 2020, she turned uncertainty into opportunity. What began as a pivot...

By: Chinenye Onyeike · 8 months ago

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The Digital Product Revolution: How Women Entrepreneurs Are Monetizing Their Knowledge

In today’s digital-first world, a growing number of women are turning their expertise into thriving online businesses. Through online courses, memberships, communities, and downloadable...

By: Brianna Newton · 8 months ago

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Why Access To Training Is Just As Critical As Funding For Women Entrepreneurs

Women entrepreneurs often navigate a challenging pathway marked by persistent barriers. Despite representing nearly 50% of the workforce, women-owned businesses receive only 2.3% of...

By: Taylor Bushey · 8 months ago

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Emma Grede’s Expanding Empire: From Good American To NFL Collaborations

Emma Grede is no stranger to disrupting industries. The British-born entrepreneur and marketing maven behind inclusive powerhouses like Good American and SKIMS is now...

By: Brianna Newton · 8 months ago

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How Women In Their 30s Are Breaking Barriers And Building On Their Own Terms

Success looks different for everyone, but once you hit 30 as a woman, it can feel as if the heat turns up to 100....

By: Candis McDow · 9 months ago