By Rhett Buttle, Forbes
October is National Women’s Small Business Month where we take time to recognize the achievements of female entrepreneurs and their positive impact on the economy. Prior to Covid-19, women were the fastest growing segment of small business owners in the United States. Continue reading Advocating For Women Entrepreneurs: A Conversation With Women Impacting Public Policy President And CEO Candace Waterman
While the representation of women in leadership roles has improved over the past decade, most people agree that there’s still room for improvement. As more and more women take their seats at the corporate table, employers can feel the pressure to evolve business culture and policies to support female staff. Continue reading To Empower Women in the Workplace
BY Angel Saunders, Revolt
Last week (June 8), it was announced that a group headed by Walmart heir Rob Walton would buy the Denver Broncos, pending approval from the league. One of the group members, a businesswoman named Mellody Hobson, is set to become the first Black female NFL minority owner. Continue reading Mellody Hobson to join Denver Broncos as the first Black female NFL owner
By Stephanie Emma Pfeffer, People
Karena Dawn doesn’t shy away from hard conversations. Continue reading Fitness Trainer Karena Dawn Launches Mental Health Organization in Honor of Her Late Mother
By Shayne Rodriguez Thompson, Pop Sugar
In 2017, Afro-Latinx visual artist Reyna Noriega began her career as a full-time creator. Little did she know that in just a few short years, she would have over 100,000 followers on Instagram, would be working with huge brands like Apple and Old Navy, and would design a cover for The New Yorker. Continue reading Afro-Latinx Artist Reyna Noriega Is Using Art to Uplift Brown and Black Women
By Glenn Garner, People
Christina Applegate is kicking off a new chapter after revealing her multiple sclerosis diagnosis earlier this year. Continue reading Christina Applegate Marks 50th Birthday After MS Diagnosis: ‘May We Find That Strength’
By Kaitlin Reilly
There are many words to describe Kate Hudson — she’s an actress, a mom, a podcaster and a brand founder — but perhaps the most fitting word at the moment is simply busy. Continue reading Kate Hudson Shares How Fitness Fuels her Mental Health: ‘If I’m not active, if I’m not moving, I don’t feel good at all’
By Amy Cheng, Washington Post
Lego, the world’s largest toymaker, has pledged to eliminate gender stereotypes from its products — including labeling that marks toys as “for girls” or “for boys” — as part of a bid to match the wishes of its young customers. Continue reading Lego pledges to make toys more gender-neutral and eliminate stereotypes after global survey
After the tragic death of George Floyd and the protests and riots that followed, corporations are making changes one move at a time. Target is the latest company to announce that it will honor Juneteenth as an official paid holiday. Continue reading Target Announces Juneteenth As An Official Paid Company Holiday
