Made By Women

Sharon Miller, President of Small Business and Head of Specialty Banking and Lending at Bank of America, knows that women-owned small businesses are vital to a resurgent, post-pandemic economy.

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We revisit our conversation with Shyla Sheppard, co-founder of the only brewing company owned by Native American women in the US. She reveals how the inspiration and strength she draws from her roots allows her to pivot, change and move ahead in even the most challenging of times.

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When Kara Goldin began cooking fruit at home and adding it to water, she was merely looking for a healthful, flavorful drink for her family. She soon had a hit on her hands. We revisit this episode in which Kara reveals the struggles and setbacks behind the success.

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“It’s about more than style,” says rugby champion Phaidra Knight. She started PSK Collective to provide street wear and athletic apparel that fits a range of body types, promotes women’s empowerment and  champions social justice.

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For decades, buying paint for the home was a chore. Learn how Nicole Gibbons, who had already made her name in interior design, made a success of Clare, which offers designer-curated colors and an easy, enjoyable online experience.

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Who doesn’t love cookie dough? Kristen Tomlan found a way to turn a guilty pleasure into a safe, versatile treat. Learn how she overcame a devastating health challenge to build a thriving, nationwide business.

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The former superstar forward for the Indiana Fever and Olympic gold-medal winner really knows how to pivot—from sports icon to owner of Tea's Me Cafe in Indianapolis. Hear how the lessons she learned on the court translated into business success. 

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Helya Mohammadian once thought she’d have a career in high fashion. But then she invented an undergarment that made life easier for women with disabilities. Now her company, Slick Chicks, is a success, and is empowering countless women.  

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Starting a new business can mean that a million things go wrong—and Alli Webb probably encountered most of them on her way to making Drybar, a revolutionary chain of blow-out salons, a hit from coast to coast. Hear how she learned to find an upside in even the worst situations.

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Beautiful, comfy loungewear is only half the story at Sudara. This mission-driven company is empowering women in India, giving them skills training so they don’t end up being trafficked into brothels. Founder and CEO Shannon Keith reveals how Sudara combines purpose and profit.

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She revolutionized the world of retail and consumer goods when her data-science company, dunnhumby, developed a groundbreaking store loyalty program. Learn how she found success with Big Data—and about her mission to bring more women into leadership roles.

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King and Lee realized that women over 40 were being overlooked by the beauty industry, and that there was a real need for affordable, hormone-defying products. Hear the lessons they learned while building a game-changing business.

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In 2013 Trina Spear and Heather Hasson set out to revolutionize the field of medical workwear when they founded FIGS, a line of fashionable, well-made scrubs and apparel. Spear tells how it all started, and the challenges of building the business.

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Heather Potters, co-founder of PharmaJet, is making vaccinations faster, easier and with less waste through her needle-free technology. She tells how Covid has made her work even more important.

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Through Medable, the company she co-founded, CEO Dr. Michelle Longmire is revolutionizing the way clinical trials are conducted—something that’s become all the more urgent during the pandemic.

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The pandemic was an unprecedented disruptor of the global supply chain. Bindiya Vikal, CEO and co-founder of Resilinc, is in the business of supply chain risk management. She talks about the challenges she's overcome, and what she's learned during Covid.

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