Women Leaders

Growing a Business

How Bernie Madoff's Niece Turned a Family Scandal Into a Mission to Fight Against Pay Inequities

Jess Ekstrom discusses her passion for championing women entrepreneurs and tapping into the power of true optimism.

Growing a Business

How Women-Owned Businesses Can Set Themselves Apart From the Competition By Taking This One Simple Step

Despite progress in gender equality among most sectors of society, women-owned businesses still face unique challenges in the marketplace. One way to try and overcome these obstacles is through customer-facing business certifications. These independent, third-party evaluations can play a big role in boosting your credibility with potential lenders and customers alike.

Leadership

Emirati Women's Day 2024: Here's What Eight Female Leaders From The UAE Want To "Share For Tomorrow"

Emirati Women's Day is celebrated every year in the UAE on August 28 to honor the remarkable achievements and contributions of Emirati women to the nation's development.

Leadership

This Math Major Recruited by Goldman Sachs Got Well-Acquainted With Corporate America and the 'Problematic' Phrase That Undermines Women Leaders — Now She's Fighting Back

Cassie Burr, co-founder and executive director of the Women on Boards Project, is on a mission to increase women's representation in the boardroom.

Culture

Celia Cruz Just Became the First Afro-Latina on a U.S. Quarter — Here's Why This Crucial Moment Matters for Women Entrepreneurs.

Have you ever considered how a symbol on an everyday object can influence your business? This recently launched U.S. quarter offers valuable lessons in female leadership, resilience and the entrepreneurial journey — plus insights you can apply for business growth.

Leadership

Studies Show Women Need Each Other's Support to Reach Maximum Success — and I've Experienced This Firsthand. Here's How.

Research shows women who have a close knit group of women to lean on make more money, get access to coveted opportunities and overall experience greater success in their careers. Reflecting on these findings has prompted me to share insights into how I manage my own women's network and how we empower one another to achieve remarkable growth personally and professionally.

Growing a Business

6 Non-Negotiables for Women in Power

Here are six non-negotiables from myself and some of the powerful women we all look up to that will help you maintain your success and push through to the next level.

Diversity

How Digital Entrepreneurship is Helping Women Overcome the Glass Ceiling

Women in the world of business face an unfair amount of limitations — both internal and external. However, digital entrepreneurship skills are now changing the entire system.

Leadership

This Woman Founder Is on a Mission to Make Education Accessible for All — No Matter Your Race or Gender. These Are the Three Lessons She Wants Other Industry Disruptors to Learn.

Lan Phan, founder of Community of Seven, said she was often the only woman of color at the decision-making table, and she wants to change that for the next generation. Here's what she wants other founders disrupting their industries to know from her experience.

Entrepreneurs

Big Goals, Bold Choices: Katrina Mankani, Managing Director And Director Of Positive Education, Fortes Education

"Positive education isn't just an educational philosophy; it's a revolution we're leading at Fortes Education. Think of it as educating the head, heart, and hands."

Leadership

The Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards Returns On June 6, 2024, In Dubai, UAE; Nominations Are Now Welcome

Shortlisted companies and individuals will be vetted by the Entrepreneur Middle East team and then the judging committee, chaired by Mastercard and industry leaders.

Leadership

How to Own Your Place at the Table as a Minority Leader

Mindset and confidence forged by success are more powerful than any list of stereotypes.

Leadership

These Are the 6 Personality Traits That Set Women Leaders Apart

I have the honor of working with many thriving women entrepreneurs. Here's what I've noticed about their leadership styles.

Leadership

Men Are Seen as Experts More Often Than Their Women Counterparts — and It's Time to Break Those Gender Biases.

Society tends to look to men for expertise vs. women, and it's long past time that we turn this around. Here's how we can all help give greater credibility and visibility to women's knowledge and accomplishments.

Growing a Business

Grow Your Business and Strengthen Your Entrepreneurial Mindset — 3 Key Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs

Three strategies to help women entrepreneurs unlock business growth and success.