Leah Dawes, 12 from Adel, is making and selling homemade dog treats to help fulfill one of her biggest dreams.
Kendra Scott Wants to Change the Game for Women in Business—Starting With UT Students. Kendra Scott jewelry and home decor are available in nearly 1,400 stores nationwide. The company has sales of about $360 million, according to Forbes, and employs more than 2,000 people—more than 90 percent of whom are women. In September 2019, Scott donated $1 million to The University of Texas…
Venus Williams is not only admired for her great tennis ability, but also for her pioneering work in the equal pay space especially for women and women of color in sport, and her fight for equal prize money at Wimbledon. With seven Grand Slam titles, five Wimbledon championships and four Olympic gold medals, tennis champion Venus Williams is arguably one of the…
One of the best ways to get better is to learn from the wisdom of others.
Why Issa Rae Embraces Being A Multi-Hyphenate Entrepreneur? Jo-Issa Rae Diop, commonly known as Issa Rae, the HBO Insecure creator and actress, is making her mark in television, film, and now, music. Her ever-expanding empire is emblematic of her success as an entrepreneur—one who is empowered to disrupt Hollywood’s status quo. Within a few months into 2020, Rae is currently in the process…
Create & Cultivate brought their highly anticipated conference back to Los Angeles for a one-day event filled with educational and inspiring panels, pop-ups, keynote speakers, mentor power hours, delicious snacks, cocktails and everything loved about Creative & Cultivate experiences. The event attracted young female entrepreneurs from around the world to learn, network and grow. Founder and CEO of Create &…
Apply to the FFC and UBS’s Investment Readiness Program for Female Founders. Project Entrepreneur 2020: FFC’s Program To Promote The Success of Female Founders. The Female Founder Collective (FFC), a network of female-owned and led businesses, is continuing to expand its mission to empower female entrepreneurs and business leaders with Project Entrepreneur 2020. In partnership with UBS, the world’s largest…
Can you guess what the key ingredient is for small business success? I know what you’re thinking. No, it’s not funding, and it’s not a business plan. It’s confidence. A fascinating new study by Kabbage revealed that entrepreneurs, specifically small business owners, are battling underconfidence. The research shows that the majority of small businesses believe their revenue growth underperforms their peers. Specifically, 60%…
Inner Workout Founder Taylor Morrison On Self-Care And Entrepreneurship Taylor Elyse Morrison is the founder of self-care startup, inner workout, the new platform dedicated to making self-care more inclusive and accessible. Inner Workout is a 60-minutes wellness class format that helps participants actually practice self-care through a blend of movement, breathwork, meditation, and journaling. As Morrison explains, It’s designed to…
Do you know exactly what your business is selling? An online-shop may sell leisurewear but fans follow their social media channels for completely different reasons. Millennials buy feelings, emotions and experiences – not necessarily just products. Purchased emotions ring the cash register. Entrepreneurs should determine if they’re actually selling feelings in exchange for dollars. If they are, it’ll drastically change…
