By Tenzin Norzom After more than two decades of a career as a woman in STEM, D Sangeeta launched Gotara, a platform to offer professional support and advice to other women in the field, amidst the pandemic. She had noticed that although female participation in STEM education has increased to a gender ratio of 50-50, things tend to go downhill when women…
Liza leaves the following tips and advice for business owners who are looking for ways to improve on their skills. By Melissa Houston Imagine having a career, and life, where you love what you do and couldn’t imagine for more. That’s what Liza Anderson, Founder of the entertainment industry business Anderson Group Public Relations, did when she walked away from her career…
For too long, leading companies have lacked female representation in their highest ranks and in senior leadership positions. It’s a pervasive problem that you see time and time again, in virtually every sector of business. By Gilda D’Incerti Some progress has been made in recent years, but it’s been slow. One 2018 report by Deloitte (download required) found that women held just…
By Madeline Hislop Journalist Maria Ressa, from the Philippines, has won the Nobel Peace Prize, recognised by the Norwegian committee for her journalistic work defending press freedom, and holding the Philippines’ government to account. Maria Ressa won the peace prize along with Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov, awarded “for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy…
By Megan DiTrolio Sourdough starter and TikTok have nothing on Peloton. The fitness brand, with its fervent following, has owned the quarantine market, raking in $1.8 billion last year and growing in paid digital subscriptions by 472 percent since 2020. Dara Treseder, a former exec at Apple and GE, signed on as SVP, head of global marketing and communications, during the…
By Madeline Hislop Since launching Kin Fertility at the beginning of 2020, entrepreneur and founder Nicole Liu has been on a mission to work collaboratively with people skilled in health and tech to get the best outcomes for her customers. She describes it as like being an air traffic controller; leading a vision and pulling all the right people and resources together, directing…
By Jeffrey McKinney When she was a little girl, actress Regina King got some advice from her mom on handling money. She was told to be cautious with how much she spent versus how much she saved. The mother and daughter also discussed credit cards and loans, Regina King reflected on the wisdom she gained. The Oscar-winning actress is now using the…
Thompson’s story goes beyond clean cosmetics. The LYS brand brings inclusivity to makeup with universal shades, affordable pricing, and marketing that represents women of all colors and sizes.
By MeiMei Fox October is national women-owned small business month. With numerous, unpredictable school and business shutdowns in the past year and a half due to the Covid-19 pandemic, women are feeling burnt out. Even so, recent research conducted by Groupon reveals that 95% of women small business owners are happier than ever being their own boss despite facing some challenges. Groupon is…
Even before the pandemic, more and more people were spending their time and money online, and businesses were increasingly going digital to reach them. By Sheryl Sandberg Shifting businesses online has become much easier than it was just a few years ago– and that’s especially good for women and communities who have historically had fewer opportunities to succeed. After having her first baby,…
