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Expectant Media’s Founder Michele Ghee Is Now Appointed As President After Being Bought By PlayersTV

Michele Ghee’s tech and content agency, Expectant Media, has now been acquired by PlayersTV, making her president, effective immediately....

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Women To Watch In 2026: Growing Impact While Grounding In Wellbeing

Burnout doesn’t have to be the price of ambition—it’s just a sign the strategy and mindset need adjusting. By...

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How To Design A High-Performance Morning Routine For The Remote Era

Mornings can be rough and draining, especially after the weekends. Your body has to get re-acclimated to your work schedule, and if you work...

By: Candis McDow · 2 weeks ago

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How To Land The Job Of Your Dreams In Q1

The new year is here, and your dream job could be around the corner. Positioning yourself to land the job of your dreams doesn’t...

By: Candis McDow · 2 weeks ago

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Volume III: The Breakthrough Grant Returns With $5,000 For Women Entrepreneurs

Building on the incredible momentum of our previous cycles, The Breakthrough Grant is back for Volume III! As Her Agenda celebrates another year of...

By: Her Agenda · 3 weeks ago

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Why Community Is The New Currency For Millennial Founders

Founders are rethinking what success looks like in today’s fast‑evolving startup ecosystem. For millennial entrepreneurs, community has become a critical asset — a core...

By: Taylor Bushey · 4 weeks ago

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4 Ways To Celebrate Yourself For Completing The End Of The Year

If you’ve never celebrated yourself, especially at the end of the year, this could become a new tradition. You could start doing this with...

By: Candis McDow · 1 month ago

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How To Craft Powerful New Year Resolutions That Actually Translate Into Career Growth

Every January, most women set New Year career resolutions, only to see them abandoned by late winter. Stats show...

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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...

Entrepreneurship

How One Jamaican Farmer Is Reclaiming Her Land After Hurricane Melissa

When Category 5 Hurricane Melissa swept through Jamaica this fall, it left devastating destruction in its wake — including the nearly 300-acre Nature’s Way...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago

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Why More Dating App Users Are Swiping For Career Opportunities, Not Romance

With billions of people around the world and an ever-growing menu of dating apps promising connection, you’d think finding love would be the easy...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago

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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 · 3 months 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 · 3 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 for themselves than as employees,...

By: Taylor Bushey · 4 months ago

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The Rise Of Women’s Financial Book Clubs

Women’s financial book clubs are definitely on the rise, creating positive space where women come to read, discuss, and...

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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...

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Table For One Please: Finding The Joy In Solo Dates

There is power in enjoying your own company, especially when you display that to the whole world. Have you ever taken yourself out on...

By: Candis McDow · 6 months ago

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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 a boulder on one’s shoulders. ...

By: Candis McDow · 6 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 · 7 months ago

Career

From Hospitality To Housing: Ebony Austin’s Bold Move Toward Community Ownership

Ebony Austin has never been afraid to dream big and build it herself. Known for her successful restaurants, the Atlanta-based entrepreneur is now taking...

By: Tyerra Drake · 7 months ago

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Navigating The Challenges Of Scaling A Business

Scaling a business involves more than earning revenue — it’s about expanding vision, responsibility and resilience. This journey comes with unique obstacles — gendered...

By: Mia Barnes · 7 months ago

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Famous Amos Empowers Black Entrepreneurs With $50,000 In Funding Plus Resources

Famous Amos, in partnership with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC), announced the winners of its fifth annual Ingredients...

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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....

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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, as it helps you prepare...

By: Candis McDow · 7 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 · 8 months ago

Breakthrough Grant

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 17th anniversary, we are launching...

By: Her Agenda · 9 months ago

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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 · 9 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 · 9 months ago

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How To Build A Personal Board Of Directors To Guide Your Career

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your career or unsure of your next move, you’re not alone. But here’s...

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5 Grants Entrepreneurs Should Know About For Q2

As we head into the second quarter of the year, it’s the perfect time to refocus, realign, and reenergize...

Business

Leadership Lessons From Janet Truncale: Navigating EY As The First Female Big Four CEO

Janet Truncale has amassed over 30 years of experience with EY, formerly Ernst & Young, which is a multinational professional services network. It’s also...

By: Candis McDow · 11 months ago

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Highlights From The Virtual MBA + Master’s Tour Spotlight On Women In Business

The virtual MBA + Master’s Tour Spotlight on Women in Business, held March 19 via Zoom, was packed with keynote speakers, MBA admissions decision...

By: Candis McDow · 11 months ago

Career Advice

3 Simple Steps To Scale Your Business From Side Hustle To Full-Time

Side hustles aren’t new but have become more prevalent income streams for many, especially millennial women. With side hustles essentially becoming the norm, rideshare...

By: Candis McDow · 12 months ago

Entrepreneurship

TikTok And Black Girl Ventures Launch ‘SOAR Together 2025’ Amid App’s Ban Delay

Despite being removed from app stores by a court-mandated ban in January and facing an uncertain future in the U.S. thanks to an executive...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 1 year ago

These Hispanic Women Entrepreneurs Are Making A Big Impact

Hispanic women entrepreneurs are breaking barriers, making strides, and redefining the landscape of small business ownership across the United States. As a fast-growing group...

By: Payton Hart · 1 year ago

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Final Quarter: What You Should Be Doing Now To Ensure 2025 Is A Good Year

As we approach the final quarter of 2024, it’s the perfect time to start laying the groundwork for a...

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12 Low or No-Cost Resources To Help Grow Your Business

You’ve likely heard that more than half of new small businesses don’t make it past the first five years....

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How To Expand Into The International Retail Market

If you’re looking to bring your business online globally, odds are you’re far from alone. According to Advertising Week, 73% of business leaders consider...

By: Taylor Bushey · 2 years ago

Entrepreneurship

Silver & Riley’s Lola Banjo and Vanessa Simmons Share Timeless Tips On Business Partnerships

Vanessa Simmons, entrepreneur, actress, and mommy, has joined forces with Lola Banjo, founder and creative director of Silver & Riley, in a partnership that...

By: Dominique Johnson-Lindsay · 2 years ago

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5 Entrepreneurs Proving You Can Make Big Revenues As A Creative

In the entrepreneurial field, beginning your own career or becoming self-employed is no easy task. Only 16% of the adult workforce are entrepreneurs, and...

By: Taylor Bushey · 2 years ago

Videos

#HerAgendaLive: Crystal Peters Talks Advocating For Black Women-Owned Brands And More

Crystal Peters is like our beauty brand fairy godmother, making sure our favorite Black-owned products are conveniently found in large retail stores like Walmart,...

By: Asha Bey · 2 years ago

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These Women Are Innovating In Travel Entrepreneurship

Travel startups raised over $3.7 billion in investment funding last year, indicating that the industry is not only booming but paving the way for...

By: Amira Arora · 2 years ago

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Sipping On Success: Mary J. Blige’s Thriving Venture In The Wine And Spirits Industry

While Gen Z may have great taste in music, most may not be too familiar with the OG queen...

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Cousins Bring The Spirit Of Community To Whiskey Distilling

Cousins. Entrepreneurs. Partners. Whiskey. Those are the first words that come to mind to describe Anna Axster and Wendelin...

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How To Create An Effective Marketing Budget For Your Startup

As a new business owner, you need to make the most of your precious startup capital–but you also need to spread the word about...

By: Score · 2 years ago

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Expert Weighs In On How Financial Technology Is Benefiting Businesses

Is your business operating as efficiently as it could be? For smaller businesses and startups, maximizing efficiency can be the difference between surviving and...

By: Your Coffee Break · 2 years ago

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Black Business Month: Women Entrepreneurs Excelling In Fashion, Wellness, Beauty And More

Celebrated annually in August, Black Business Month aims to honor and recognize Black business owners and entrepreneurs who persistently break barriers to achieve remarkable...

By: Oyindamola Bamgbola · 2 years ago

Entrepreneurship

Fortune’s 2023 Founders Forum List Includes Women Entrepreneurs Building Impact And Community

Fortune released its 2023 Fortune Founders Forum and the list is full of inspiring women entrepreneurs. The list was created, according to Fortune, as...

By: Camryn Quick · 2 years ago

Entrepreneurship

13 Smart Tips On Success And Growth For Women Entrepreneurs

Leading businesswomen share advice that helped in their business longevity and success. Try these tips in the new year to boost your company's prosperity....

By: Score · 4 years ago