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You Can Be Both a ‘Nice Girl’ and a ‘Boss’
Letting go of the good girl complex doesn’t mean compromising who you are, and it could help to boost your career.
What Does It Mean to Do Business Like a Feminist?
The recent increase in women-owned companies is proving that feminist values can have an impact on more than just the bottom line.
Habiba Ali Brings Renewable Energy to Nigeria
AWT talked with Habiba Ali, winner of the WE Empower business competition, about bringing renewable energies to Nigeria.
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.
Mary Rozell, Head of the UBS Art Collection, on Pursuing a Career in Art
What does a career in art look like? We asked Mary Rozell, who manages the largest corporate art collection in the world.
This Woman Dominated Wall Street in the 1800s
Known as the “Witch of Wall Street,” Hetty Green was the richest woman in the United States in the late 19th century.
Mind Over Money: An Interview with LearnVest Founder Alexa von Tobel
LearnVest Founder Alexa von Tobel on economic security and the psychology of money.
City Smarts Brings Personalized Education to New York’s Children
For Danielle Florio, co-founder of tutoring company City Smarts, her students are the reason she gets out of bed every day.
How the Ladies Get Paid Founder Started A Grassroots Movement
Ladies Get Paid co-founder Claire Wasserman started a grassroots movement to educate women about the pay gap and advocate for equal pay.
One of the 25 Most Influential Arab Businesswomen
Arab businesswoman Azza Fahmy built a global luxury brand making jewelry worn by royalty, politicians and celebrities including Rihanna.
Upping the Ante: Jessica Walsh on Creative Play
Jessica Walsh has gotten so good at breaking (and making) the rules, in fact, that she lectures on the value of play as a creative tool.
50-Plus: Better Late Than Never
Courageous, female and in her prime: The 50-plus foundress generation knows what it wants–and gets it done. Why it pays to start a business later in life. Thinking about entrepreneurs, mostly young…
Print Issue Feature: When a Sex Shop Opens in the Neighborhood
“Loving somebody, playing with somebody, is a form of kindness.” —Sid Azmi It’s undoubtedly a luxury to walk down your street and wave hello to the neighborhood sex shop owner. I guess…