In her new project, “outside:IN” Painter Morgan Everhart shares her insights into how art making can cultivate unique feelings and memories.
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Meet “Chef’s Table” Chef Niki Nakayama
In our first Round Table podcast, we speak with Niki Nakayama and Carole Iida-Nakayama, chef and sous chef of haute Japanese restaurant n/naka.
From Drummer to Media Entrepreneur: One Woman’s Journey
When Mindy Abovitz couldn’t find a community of female drummers and beatmakers, she decided to build it herself.
Olivia Wendel Brings Whimsy to the Textile Business
Artist and designer Olivia Wendel talks about the value of intuition, both in creating her hand-painted silk scarves and running her business.
Why Analog Is Back in Style: Meet Animator Janie Korn
Artist Janie Korn employs old-school claymation and stop-motion techniques, a hands-on art form that defies the challenges often associated with a lack of CGI training.
Meet the Female Founder Behind the Shoemakers Movement
Brooklyn Shoe Space founder Keiko Hirosue makes more than shoes; she makes a safe space for female artisans.
Q&A with Shelma Jun: Founder of Flash Foxy and the Women’s Climbing Festival
The founder of the all-women’s national climbing community and founder of the Women’s Climbing Festival, Shelma Jun chats with AWT just after Outdoor called her one of the 40 inspiring women of the year, and just as she launches a new media collective.
The Rise of Womenpreneurs
Women-led businesses and womenpreneurs are forging a powerful path in America’s economic growth.
Maryana Bilski Is Paying Fashion Forward
Part online fashion store, part philanthropic organization, and part vehicle for its founder’s own personal development, Maryana Bilski’s BunnyJack is a unique NYC-based enterprise with a backstory nearly as curious as its name.
Women-Run Startup Bulletin is Out to Reinvent Retail—And It’s Nasty
Bulletin founders Alana Branston and Ali Kriegsman curate the coolest items on the internet, while giving emerging brands a lean way into the retail space.
Artist and Sexual Abuse Survivor Nadia Ackerman Uses Creativity to Heal
Nadia Ackerman, artist and founder of Natchie, shares her story in a short film with HealthiNation to help other survivors of sexual abuse.
Abigail Adams’ Little Known Side Gig as an Entrepreneur and Investor
During the Revolutionary War, Abigail Adams turned her husband’s position as an American diplomat in France into an entrepreneurial opportunity of her own.
The First American Woman Self-Made Millionaire Made Her Fortune With Hair Products
The first American woman to become a self-made millionaire, Madame C.J. Walker made her money by creating a line of hair products for African American hair.
This Jewelry Company Combines Activism With Fantasy
What if you knocked on your idol’s door and asked him for a job? Designer Nelly Zagury did just this when she arrived in New York City from Paris, intent on realizing her dreams.