Entrepreneurs
Inspiration is Everywhere: Here’s Where to Look For It
Sources of inspiration are everywhere in our day-to-day lives...we just have to know where to look for them.
Inspire Me
Thought Leaders
How to Not Let ‘the Practical’ Drown out Your Dream
Universal Standard co-founder Alexandra Waldman shares how she built a brand marketing more and more style to America's plus-size women.
By Nina Zipkin
Thought Leaders
How to Keep Going When All the Signs Say ‘Quit’
Luba founder/designer Hannah Payne shares how she launched her fashion line for a second time after life required her to put it on hold.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
A Childhood Memory Helped This Founder Find Her Passion
Marissa Louie, CEO of stuffed animal company Animoodles, found her path thanks to a cherished toy that belonged to her late sister.
Thought Leaders
The Creator of This Michelle Obama-Approved Jewelry Business Shares Her Secret to Staying Motivated
Jordan Alexander founder Theresa Bruno talks about her tough moments and the inspiration she draws from a famous ballerina.
By Nina Zipkin
Thought Leaders
The ‘Millennial Betty Crocker’ Founder of a Baking Empire Shares Her Recipe for Staying Resilient
Miss Jones Baking Co. founder Sarah Jones spent years trying to convince a manufacturer to help her create a flagship product. Now it's sold nationwide.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
Why Equity Matters
Equity is fair treatment; equality is equal treatment. You need equitable measures first to close that gap and get everyone to a level playing field.
By Ellevate
Business News
‘Shark Tank’s’ Barbara Corcoran Says She Built Her Business ‘Almost Like a Man’
'You have to go out and grab what you can.'
Building a Business
How This Entrepreneur Bounced Back After Losing a Partnership, Laying Off Her Team and Dealing with $100 Million at Stake
Kate Stillwell, founder and CEO of Jumpstart, a natural disaster insurance startup, built her company back up after a devastating blow.
Business News
Michelle Obama on Sheryl Sandberg’s ‘Lean In’ Strategy: ‘That S–t Doesn’t Work All the Time’
Obama said the 'lean in' approach for women in the workplace isn't always enough for women.
By Sinéad Baker
Building a Business
How to Stay True to Your Mission as You Grow Your Empire
SoulCycle CEO Melanie Whelan says that its customers, not numbers on a screen, that will most help you stay the course.
By Nina Zipkin
Thought Leaders
5 TED Talks by Powerful Women Leaders That Inspire and Motivate
These five talks offer sage advice for facing every kind of business challenge.
By Amy Vetter
Thought Leaders
From $6 Million to $27 Million: The Woman Behind VC Firm Female Founders Fund Talks How to Pitch and Grow Your Business
Founding partner Anu Duggal shared her story on Entrepreneur's 'How Success Happens' podcast.
By Hayden Field
Thought Leaders
How This Entrepreneur Recovered From Bankruptcy to Increase Her Profits More Than Tenfold
During the Great Recession, Tracy Matthews was in debt $335,000. Here's what she did to dig herself out.
Thought Leaders
The Co-Founder of This Celebrity-Favorite Subscription Box Shares Why Failure Is So Important for Success
FabFitFun's Katie Kitchens reveals what keeps her going during tough moments.
By Nina Zipkin
Thought Leaders
How Women Entrepreneurs in This Rural Peru Community Work Together to Build a Stronger Business
To provide support for their entire community, these female founders must collaborate, rather than compete.
Thought Leaders
This Founder Explains Why Self-Care Must Be a Priority When You Have Big Goals
Shape House founder Sophie Chiche says you can't forget to put yourself first.
By Nina Zipkin
Business Funding
After Completely Freezing During a Pitch Competition, These Co-Founders Stayed Up All Night Preparing for a Second Chance
Sunny Bonnell and Ashleigh Hansberger told stories for clients of their branding and digital agency, Motto. But they came up short when it was time to tell their own.
Thought Leaders
These First-Time Founders Share What Gave Them The Inspiration to Take the Plunge
Agency owners Yadira Harrison and Shannon Jones say their mantra is 'what's the best that can happen?'
By Nina Zipkin
Entrepreneurs
This Broadway Actress Left a Safe Wall Street Gig to Pursue Her Dream. Now, She’s Starring in ‘Wicked.’
Jessica Vosk shared her origin story, networking tips and advice for taking a leap towards your passion in a recent episode of Entrepreneur's 'How Success Happens' podcast.
By Hayden Field
Thought Leaders
She Had to Fire 35 People on Her Second Day on the Job. Here’s How She Handled It — and Her Advice for Rebuilding Trust.
Efrat Ravid, currently chief marketing officer at ContentSquare, remembers her worst moment in a previous role and how she turned things around.
By Efrat Ravid
Business Accounting
This VC Went From Representing Huge Artists to Funding Women- and Minority-Led Startups
Monique Idlett-Mosley is working to change the narrative around success.
Building a Business
This Serial Entrepreneur Shares the Surprising Confidence Strategy That Helped Her Build a Billion-Dollar Business
Kabbage's Kathryn Petralia explains why knowledge is power.
By Nina Zipkin
Thought Leaders
Hilary Duff Explains Why Taking a Break Can Be the Key to Your Career
In an interview, the actor and entrepreneur gives her best advice for bloggers and influencers.
By Danetha Doe
Human Resources
How These Co-Founders Balanced Growing Families With an Unexpectedly Fast-Growing Company
One co-founder was pregnant and the other was breastfeeding when Revolution Foods entered a new market and got more than twice as much business as planned.
Business Funding
This Young Entrepreneur Started a Company to Harness the Power of Networking and Help Her Community Hustle
Emily Miethner founded her company FindSpark to help other creatives get a foothold in the careers they desire.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
Women Entrepreneurs: Here’s How to Meet Your Growth Goals This Year
A recent study found 58 percent of women business owners expect to increase their revenue over the next 12 months. Here are tips for how to get started.
By Hayden Field