Women in business
This International Women’s Day, we’re spotlighting contributions by entrepreneurs who are redefining success on their own terms. From rethinking networking and burnout to building thriving businesses in unexpected industries, these are inspiring stories of women in entrepreneurship who challenge the status quo. Their journeys prove that building a business isn’t just about hustle and the “status bro”— it’s about purpose, resilience and community.
Just watch me: women who dare to defy the norm
Unlearning the transactional approach to networking
Finding business success in the dying newspaper industry
Maybe “dying industry” is the wrong choice of words given how Janine Annett stepped into a void left by a local newspaper to launch the Rivertowns Current, using Substack, to continue local news delivery in her community.
Creative routes: from everyday movements to extraordinary dreams
Join Aya Behr in an enlightening conversation with Justine A. Chambers as they discuss how everyday movements inspire extraordinary dreams and how Justine uses her art to navigate and shape cultural narratives, transforming personal history into public heritage.
Resilience is a whole-body phenomenon
Resilience is more than a mindset—it's a whole-body experience. The personal struggle with stress and burnout shared in this story led to the realization that true resilience depends on integrating mind and body.
Cultivating a joyful workspace at home
Joy over hustle: fostering innovation in people
Dr. Wizdom Powell of Headspace shares her insights on fostering human innovation over mere hustle. Discussing the blend of ancestral wisdom and modern science, she delves into joy, resilience and purpose in entrepreneurship, while exploring how mental health and technology intersect to cultivate genuine innovation.
Making the shift to consumer packaged goods: one restaurant’s resilient pivot
Cantina Royal transformed from a beloved Brooklyn restaurant into an international hot sauce brand. This pivot to consumer packaged goods (CPG) illustrates the adaptability and resilience founders like Julio Mora and Diana Beshara have applied to turn obstacles into opportunities.
Co-design and community engagement
Explore the empowering journey of Veronica D’Souza, founder of Carcel and Ruby Cup, as she discusses building social enterprises with community co-design and engagement. Discover her insights on navigating the challenges of social entrepreneurship and her commitment to creating impactful, inclusive business models.
The accidental entrepreneur
Explore how 'accidental entrepreneurship' can lead to spontaneous and joyful business ventures. Discover the blend of flexibility, creativity, and unexpected opportunities that define the entrepreneurial experience.
Turn your creative passion into a profitable business
