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Be Yourself: Advice For Women in Professional Services Businesses

A few years ago, at a major conference for financial planners, “Grace” and her husband were talking with some new acquaintances at dinner. One of them mentioned how admirable it was that Grace Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Maria Considine King

Navigating the She-cession: Advice for Women Entrepreneurs

While it appears that Covid-19 is waning in many parts of the world, its effects -- economic as well as physical -- still linger for many. Among the hardest hit: working women, including those who Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Jessica Larson

How Women Leaders Can Bounce Back from Covid-19

While both men and women may be struggling to balance work and family commitments during the unique challenges posed by the Covid-19 environment, the bulk of childcare and eldercare has tended to Read More...

Category: Commentary

Authors: Elizabeth Bagnall and Dr. Susan Laverick

Women: Regain Your Professional Footing

While both men and women may be struggling to balance work and family commitments during the unique challenges posed by the Covid-19 environment, the bulk of childcare and eldercare has tended to Read More...

Category: Commentary

Authors: Dr. Susan Laverick and Elizabeth Bagnall

Trust Your Mentors, and Your Gut

Bernette Dawson named her line of skin care products "Made Organics," which stands for "Mother Approved Daily Essentials." The idea for the business was born after Dawson's son developed a skin Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Kimberly Eddleston

Mentorship Helps Mission-Driven Venture Thrive

Vulnerable women living in Colombia are earning money and improving their lives through jewelry-making, thanks to Artyfactos. The company has found markets for the women's creations in the US and Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Kimberly Eddleston

5 Reasons to Include a Woman on Your Startup Team

Despite accounting for more than half of the US population, women are sorely underrepresented in the world of startups and entrepreneurship.  A Harvard study notes that less than 40% of business Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Karen Brown

eFest2018 Winner is Making Life More Colorful for Diabetics

Meghan Sharkus of ExpressionMed, the eFest2018 grand prize winner, has made it her mission to make life more fun and fashionable for diabetics who must wear insulin devices every day. The colorful Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: James Beal

More Women Should Study Entrepreneurship

Women have become a powerful part of the global economy, but many college and university entrepreneurship programs are not attracting them. In this interview with EIX's Kim Eddleston, professors Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Kimberly Eddleston

Mission-Driven Startup Helps Survivors of Abuse

Since its incorporation in 2015, the social venture and social benefit corporation Fair Anita has operated profitably while helping about 8,000 survivors of sexual and domestic abuse worldwide to Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: James Beal