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Commune Angels is a Detroit-based angel group that leverages diversity and inclusion to expand access to angel investing and...

How Jenifer Daniels gives nontraditional founders a leg up in the tech industry After launching her own startup, Jenifer...

Why it’s never too early for a small business to start thinking about human resources April Halliburton explains the...

‘The truth is, I’ve consciously allowed my children to live a lie.’ Source: detourdetroiter.com/danielle-north-having-the-talk-with-black-sons/

From Detour Detroit: How Denise Fair, the top health official in Detroit, makes tough calls during the COVID-19 crisis...

From Crain’s Detroit Business: The coronavirus pandemic is forcing Brenna Lane to critically examine the way she has been...

These five Michigan business owners have stubbornly refused to become somber statistics at the intersection of America’s health and...

Tatiana Grant Opens New Marketing & Communications Firm Source: michiganchronicle.com/2020/05/12/tatiana-grant-opens-new-marketing-communications-firm/

A Southfield-based financial services and planning firm has a new all-women team aimed at serving the financial needs of...

Michigan Women Forward, a Detroit-based women’s advocacy organization, has a new relief program aimed at helping women entrepreneurs whose...

By: Rachelle C. Morgan It was February 14th when I shared with the Detroit Women’s Leadership Network the topic of this...

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has hit many small businesses hard as they struggle to remain open. Source: www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2020/04/21/women-entrepreneurs-help-detroit-small-business-struggling-during-covid-19-pandemic/

By: Karen Dybis Sometimes, you find a neighborhood that may not be where you grew up but it feels...

We’re highlighting women that are kicking ass, standing up, giving back to their community, and leading as an example...

Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Women In Hip Hop Showcase held Saturday at the Charles H. Wright Museum...

Why Everyone Should Know About Zora Neale Hurston’s Life, Not Just Her Work Source: www.harnessmagazine.com/why-everyone-should-know-about-zora-neale-hurstons-life-not-just-her-work/?fbclid=IwAR1fW3f5jLIRmCrWUxLGPQXnWL8aKnpJHrzHs49TxVW73bqxXxy0Jt1f1DA

By Courtney Wise Randolph There are many things I’ve wanted to become, but I know I was very young—second...

Veteran Detroit journalist Kelley Root will move across downtown from The Detroit News to join Crain’s Detroit Business as...

When Monica Martinez was growing up, she knew she wanted a career path that would allow her to use...

Fresh from winning three Grammys, singer Lizzo visited Mexico City for a private concert, surprising her fans with acoustic...

From Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Queen Elizabeth II, these women are shaping the world of business, politics, and media. Source:...

A lifelong passion for advocacy led this mom of six to form an organization that empowers mothers of color...

By: Regina Stone-Grover MA, Founder & Coach, Free Your Phire Let’s face it, building a business is synonymous with...

From the blog: Now here’s something worth watching! Netflix just premiered “She Did That,” a new documentary by filmmaker...

  2020 Michigan Chronicle Women of Excellence Announced | Women of Excellence Source: michiganchronicle.com/2020/02/06/2020-michigan-chronicle-women-of-excellence-announced/?fbclid=IwAR2HNIfZ9rjHDsQEgE8BpEm3SfYQy245o8WeUPd3NoXG1yvtodLrUc-NN8g

A new report from Inforum, the professional organization that accelerates careers for women, shows some movement. Source: www.freep.com/story/money/business/columnists/carol-cain/2020/01/26/women-make-gains-push-break-glass-ceiling-report-shows/4568224002/

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Arian Simone and Nicole Garner Scott, have launched the Legacy or Lose campaign to help change the way we...

MARROW, THE ROYCE, NEST EGG: Ping Ho is majority owner or partner in four Detroit restaurant and bar properties...

When Kimberly Dudik ran for her fourth term in the Montana House, state officials told her she could not...

It’s Cynthia Canty’s final week on Stateside before she retires after a 40-year-long career in radio and television. Before...

Tosha Tabron, senior vice president of lending at Invest Detroit, has two objectives: making money move in the city’s...

Over the last decade, various women’s issues and movements have surged to national attention. Music, which can be a...

As a Detroiter who stayed to be an agent in changing the narrative, Amber M. Lewis is the Director...

Home to an often-unsung network of women and non-binary leaders, the city was a backdrop for a recent dinner...

High turnover rate of execs opens door to female candidates Source: www.detroitnews.com/story/business/2019/12/13/retail-women-ceos/40821885/

Pamela Alexander was brought up to believe she had a responsibility to make a difference in the world. “My...

Brooke Miller has experienced many challenges in her life. When she was 13 years old, she was diagnosed with...

Suzanne Shank, CEO of Siebert Cisneros Shank & Co., is a trailblazer who’s broken glass ceilings throughout her career....

Detroit artist Sydney G. James has her first solo show in Detroit this month, with paintings celebrating black women...

STEMinista Project collaborative partners work to remove barriers for girls pursuing STEM careers The lack of female role models...

Longtime Resident Brings New Life To Popular Locker Room Lounge Source: michiganchronicle.com/2019/10/09/longtime-resident-brings-new-life-to-popular-locker-room-lounge/?fbclid=IwAR0AC5-Lkm-VPJs3MQl7gv_LI_vk6z4lgqwAWRK0H72Q5sOUDnbFdevTfAE

A mother in Detroit traded in her desk chair for a hard hat and she’s encouraging other women to do...

From our October/November issue, these powerful women are making their mark on business (and history). Source: www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/339393

After facing some tough criticism in recent years, many leading companies in the financial services industry are prioritizing building...

From the Free Press: Created in 2007 in remembrance of late Free Press Publisher Neal Shine, the awards recognize...

A pair of major municipal and corporate bond firms are merging next month to create what’s being called the...

Indra Nooyi says she wants pay it forward to the next generation of women leaders with insights from her...

The festival, inspired by Detroit’s legacy of bringing woman into the auto factories in the early 20th century, comes...

Tracy Reese Returns Home to Uplift Detroit’s Fashion Industry — SEEN The famed designer has come back to her...

Monica Wheat is building an equitable tech ecosystem Growing up, Monica Wheat thought she’d be an engineer for a...

Detroiter Danielle North, an education leader and founder of Kidz Kingdom, is the recipient of the Dave Bing Future...

Room Project in New Center connects women, nonbinary writers to their craft and each other Simultaneously a “political and...

By: Stephanie Vaught, J.D., Social Money Finance, LLC – Founder  “Trailblazer” is a word that by its very nature implies...

Detroit woman — director, chief engineer for DWSD — fights weight bias with modeling campaign A Detroit woman has...

By Ber-Henda Williams “Feminine Empowerment,” as a movement, is permeating our cultural landscape. It is absolutely amazing to witness...

The Detroit sisters behind the historic Cochrane Inn Two sisters from Detroit pounced on a real estate opportunity and...

University of Michigan alum to host female-centric film festival in Ann Arbor The film festival will take place July...

The study conducted by Get Response, a marketing firm, shows that Detroit has the lowest wage gaps in the...

Female business owners can access funding at Detroit female-focused work space A female-focused co-working space is offering Detroit women...

Women behind Marrow, Folk Detroit are teaming up for new Corktown projects The women behind two of Detroit’s most...

Meet the women behind APX Management As a member of Detroit’s powerful APX Management team, event producer and go-to...

*By Garnet Terri, Business Coach and Entrepreneur* Remember that time you thought about owning your own business? You thought...

*By Antonia Dillon, Wife, Mother, Blogger, and Entrepreneur* As an entrepreneur without any prior business knowledge, I found that...

*By Stephanie Lopez, Women’s Health Coach* Work life balance is difficult to achieve. Now, hear me out — how often...

*By Nicole Hudson, Founder, Inbound Lead Solutions* We can’t all be Marie Kondo, but we can use some of...

I remember entering the office of my first “real world” job in Detroit. Eager and ready to build on...

*By Stephanie Vaught, J.D., Founder, Social Money Finance, LLC* I have often been told in my life that my...

Gretchen Whitmer fires back about State of the State dress criticism Gov. Gretchen Whitmer responds on Twitter to those...

Metro Detroit women share wisdom, struggles through podcasts More and more women are podcasting, closing a gender gap. Source:...

Femology Detroit’s Arab American entrepreneurs join with diverse group of women DETROIT — Femology Detroit, a women-centered business space...

Organizer wishes women’s business conference weren’t needed Jennifer Kluge leads MichBusiness to continued growth, says women need support. Source:...

Notable Women in Nonprofits 2018 Notable Women in Nonprofits build endowments, programming and relationships for the organizations that they...

New initiative aims to empower women leaders in real estate A new statewide real estate program strives to connect...

Election was slam dunk for women in Michigan Michigan voters overwhelmingly chose women at the ballot box Tuesday, possibly...

The Detroit Mama Hub is a supportive space packed with resources for new and expectant mothers, opens on Oct....

3 Detroit black women say this is how to succeed in business Freep: April Anderson, Adrienne Bennett and Roslyn...

* By Ber-Henda Williams * We are very familiar with the adage, “starving artist” and in our Detroit landscape, building...

Michigan women dominated Tuesday’s primary election. Source: www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/08/08/michigan-primary-giant-pink-wave/934230002/

* By Antonia Dillon, Founder and CEO of Binefit  * While researching an upcoming post for my blog, I came across...

Mentorship relationships are not only useful for specific support; they can help create a culture of responsibility in your...

* By Evelyn Summerville, DWLN contributer *   It is the year of the woman. 2018. It has arrived decades...

RISE executive leaving to run Rebel Nell as full-time CEO From Crain’s: Amy Peterson will step down from billionaire...

MetroParent: How a local mom is bringing moms together for support through meetups, workshops and more. Source: www-metroparent-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.metroparent.com/daily/parenting/parenting-issues-tips/thriving-beyond-motherhood-with-mother-honestly/amp/

* By April Boyle, Founder & Executive Director, Build Institute *   I’ve been very excited to offer this...

Dear Black Women hosts or produces circles, events, podcasts, and newsletters to provide positive reinforcement to black women in...

Lee Padgett’s Busted Bra Shop is a hit in Detroit and now has a second shop in Chicago. Source:...

How Eating From The Garbage Can Taught Me How to Lead | Rita Fields | TEDxDetroit Persevering despite significant...

* By Antonia Dillon, Founder and CEO of Binefit  *   When you think about your entrepreneurial journey, have you ever...

Given the choice between a job candidate with a perfect resume and one who has fought through difficulty, human...

* By Evelyn Summerville, Leadership and Lifestyle Coach * Personal growth and development is the greatest leadership strategy you can...

Detroit News: The camp gives chefs with sustainability in mind an opportunity to become more effective leaders! Source: www.detroitnews.com/story/life/food/2018/06/05/detroit-baker-april-anderson-good-cakes-bakes-james-beard/670916002/

The surprising science of happiness Dan Gilbert, author of “Stumbling on Happiness,” challenges the idea that we’ll be miserable...

Empowered women empower women. This year, put your money where your mouth is and support your local lady-entrepreneurs. Here’s...

The women who won and have been nominated for the 2018 Women in Blue First Responders Woman of the...

Earlier this year, four Detroit entrepreneurs told their stories of business ownership at Startup Story Night. The final entrepreneur...

    Is anyone else obsessed with personal development for their business? Before starting my business, Bamboo Detroit, I...

Remember to say thank you In this deceptively simple 3-minute talk, Dr. Laura Trice muses on the power of...

The ladies of 19th and Park, a creative marketing company are currently shaking up the male-dominated advertising industry, through...

Women Entrepreneur? Brazen Detroit Wants You! Brazen, a membership organization for women entrepreneurs, is opening in Detroit under the...

DETROIT – Danielle North, co-founder of the Detroit Women’s Leadership Network, will be honored this week as a 2018...

My year of saying yes to everything Shonda Rhimes, the titan behind Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get...

Are you amazing doers, entrepreneurs, leaders, dreamers, change-agents out there making it happen this evening? I bet you are...

Detroit Future City exec to lead new Center for Nonprofit Support Allandra Bulger was named executive director of the...

How to raise successful kids — without over-parenting By loading kids with high expectations and micromanaging their lives at...

5 Tips for Rocking Entrepreneurial Work-Life Balance From Inc.com: What women need to know to run a company and...

Know your worth, and then ask for it TED TUESDAY: Your boss probably isn’t paying you what you’re worth...

The Confidence Gap In Men And Women: Why It Matters And How To Overcome It From Forbes: Research shows...

To solve the world’s biggest problems, invest in women and girls As CEO of the Global Fund for Women,...

NorWest Art Gallery brings local, urgent art and conversation to Grandmont Rosedale Part exhibition space, part gathering space, the...

Women Wednesday Spotlight: Gina Reichert Meet the artist and designer connecting arts, culture, and neighborhood development in Banglatown Source:...

Why we have too few women leaders TED says: Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg looks at why a smaller percentage...

Can we all “have it all”? Public policy expert Anne-Marie Slaughter made waves with her 2012 article, “Why women...

The danger of a single story Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie...