Overcoming Obstacles: Page 4

Thought Leaders

Her Low-Income Patients Were Labeled 'Noncompliant and Defiant.' So She Raised $500 Million to Build a Healthcare Company That Put Them First.

Working as a doctor, Toyin Ajayi witnessed how the healthcare system fails traumatized patients in marginalized communities-down to the language it uses to describe them. She started Cityblock Health to change the equation.

Thought Leaders

Her Mother Was Killed by a Drunk Driver. Now She's CEO of a Powerful Alcohol Company. Here's What Made Her 'Walk Into the Fire.'

Pernod Ricard North America owns many of the world's most recognizable alcohol brands. Its CEO, Ann Mukherhee, lived through alcohol-related personal tragedies. In her opinion, that's why she's right for the job.

Thought Leaders

How 8 Women Leaders in Franchising Are Overcoming the Industry's Greatest Challenge

From workforce shortages to changing minds in Washington, these women are pushing the franchise world forward.

Growing a Business

What is This Thing Called Happiness?

We all want happiness, but so many of us are just aiming for it and uncertain how to achieve it.

Living

I Was A Contestant On The Big Shot With Bethenny. Here's What I Learned About Facing My Fears

I imagined becoming toxic. I imagined being cancelled. It was the most scared I've been in my entire life.

Growing a Business

How to Combat the Single Biggest Problem Businesses Face

Learn about this significant blunder leaders make and how to overcome it.

Thought Leaders

'Max' Brenner Was Pushed Out of His Own Company, Financially Destroyed, and Banned From Making Chocolate For Five Years. But He Learned: 'Hell Has Benefits.'

After a crushing legal battle, the founder was ousted from Max Brenner: Chocolate by the Bald Man, and forbidden from any new ventures for five years. Now he sees the darkest time in his life as a gift.

Growing a Business

5 Ways to Combat Ageism When You're a Young Entrepreneur

Prejudice against young entrepreneurs has more to do with experience than the number of candles on your birthday cake. Here's how to succeed in spite of it.

Growing a Business

Why the President of Microsoft Signed My Air Jordans

My favorite shoes -- Nike Air Jordan 11s -- have an important signature on them, but it's not their namesake's. It's from someone who inspires me to move forward as an entrepreneur.

Franchise

Working Through the Pandemic Made This Industrial-Services Franchise Stronger

Industrial-services franchise Pirtek USA was deemed an essential business last year. Making it through a pandemic wasn't easy, but CEO Kim Gubera says they're stronger as a result.

Side Hustle

How to Start a Side Hustle: Manage Your Fear

If you're starting a side hustle, don't stand in your own way. Follow these four steps to embrace your power.

Thought Leaders

Learn How to Reduce Stress and Thrive Through Professional and Personal Challenges

From improving communication to coping with stress, this bundle will help you be your best.

Growing a Business

Hint Water CEO Kara Goldin's Most Important Factor for Success: Relentlessness

The founder achieved her success by changing the beverage industry. Now she's trying to change Washington's approach to clean water.

Thought Leaders

To Get the Most of Your Team, Treat Them As More Than Just Employees

As leaders, we must ask ourselves tough questions and face this year's challenges with a human perspective.

Thought Leaders

Time for a Change? These 8 Founders Switched Things Up During the Pandemic and Thrived

This year has been hard. But challenge often leads to the best ideas. These entrepreneurs share their biggest learnings.