There’s this silent little shame you carry around every time you post about your business. Yeah, that one. The one you pretend you don’t feel. You craft the caption. You pick the photo. You hype yourself up. Then right when it’s time to hit “Share,” your whole chest tightens like you’re about to confess something…
Every year, hundreds of thousands of new businesses launch across the United States with optimism, strategy, and clear intentions. And every year, the same reality meets them: the five-year mark is a wall most never make it past. This isn’t based on anecdotal guesswork. It’s documented. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
The biggest shift in 2026 is simple. Media outlets are no longer only chasing celebrity headlines. Editors want real women building real businesses. They want founders who are solving problems, shaping culture, and bringing a fresh point of view that readers can relate to. This change means more space, more opportunity, and more room for…
Big Retailers Are Not Waiting. Neither Should You. Black Friday isn’t a weekend anymore. It isn’t a single day. It has become an entire season, and that season has already started, regardless of whether your business is ready. While some small brands are still planning to “launch after Thanksgiving,” major retailers have already flooded the…
Running a business right now feels like trying to build an empire in a room full of ringing phones—notifications, trends, comparisons, pressure to post, pressure to perform, pressure to be visible. But stepping into 2026 requires a different level of focus. Distraction isn’t just inconvenient anymore. It is expensive. According to new research from Nielsen…
Beauty founders and industry leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. for an intimate afternoon with Anastasia Soare, founder and CEO of Anastasia Beverly Hills and one of the most influential builders in modern beauty. The event, hosted at Yeleen Beauty Makerspace, created rare proximity to a woman whose work reshaped an entire category and whose new memoir,…
Tech founder Deon Stokes is rewriting the rules of productivity. Her newest creation, AmbitionGPT, combines artificial intelligence with women’s natural energy cycles, creating a tool that understands ambition — and how to manage it sustainably. Developed under The Ambition Planner, the platform serves as a personal coach and accountability partner that helps women map their…
Charlotte Jackson is a well-known power player behind the scenes in the world of high-end couture. As the Founder of The Curve Authority, Charlotte has made it her mission to pave the way for inclusivity when it comes to fashion, and to ensure every woman feels seen—regardless of their size or age. Her platform was…
This summer, fashion gets personal. iPrestige Boutique, the new online fashion destination curated by entrepreneur Cyntrielle Carlise Lash, is redefining what it means to walk in power and wear luxury. With a tagline that feels more like a mantra—“Where trauma ends, and power begins”—the boutique speaks directly to women who don’t just want fashion. They want…
When Lynn Blades speaks, it’s with the clarity of someone who’s been in the room where it happens—and walked out with her dignity intact. As a renowned executive leadership coach with over two decades of experience advising Fortune 500 leaders, Blades has spent her career helping women lead without losing themselves in the process. Her…
