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Celebrating Excellence in Female Leadership and Women-Founded Companies Today marks a milestone moment as we proudly announce the winners of our first-ever FBW Quarterly Awards. These trailblazing women represent exactly why we launched this program: to spotlight the exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact that happens when women are given the
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Have you ever wondered how a single pet grooming salon can transform into a multi-million dollar empire? Join us for an exclusive conversation with Liz Illg, the powerhouse entrepreneur who built one of Arizona's most recognized pet brands and now helps other founders scale with confidence. In this
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In this Women in Wellness interview, we sit down with Nutritional Scientist and Integrative Oncology Practitioner Toral Shah to explore how personal experience and scientific expertise can transform cancer care When Toral Shah was eleven years old, she made a bold declaration: she would cure cancer. That childhood dream evolved
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How one executive is reshaping insurance for the mobility economy while championing women in fintech Meet Stephanie Mier, Chief Insurance Officer at ServiceUp—a leader who has spent two decades at the forefront of insurance innovation. From building auto claim departments to launching embedded insurance products for mobility pioneers like
Women Who Lead
When Philomena Cannon-Brookes launched Power Kids Gym in Singapore in 2004, she was pioneering something entirely new in a market laser-focused on academic achievement. A born-and-bred Singaporean who had started her entrepreneurial journey in Hong Kong at just 23 with a recruitment business, Cannon-Brookes returned to Singapore with a bold
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When a close friend's life was saved by AI diagnosis, Harvard biomedical researcher Sina Hartung realized the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Now, as co-founder of Eureka Health, she's building an AI doctor platform that goes far beyond traditional telemedicine—offering personalized medical advice,
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Hey Founders, let’s be real — AI isn’t the future of marketing. It’s already here, rewriting the playbook. From writing copy in seconds to generating launch videos, from campaign planning to pricing strategy — AI is no longer a sidekick. It’s in the trenches with us. And if
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An entrepreneur's journey from corporate DEI roles to founding the world's first joyful inclusion consultancy In a landscape where diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives often feel performative or checkbox-driven, Polina Changuleva is charting a different course. The founder and CEO of Same But Different Consultancy—which
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Most business success stories follow a familiar arc: education, planning, execution, growth. Simone Milasas threw that script out the window—and built something extraordinary in the process. The entrepreneur and best-selling author didn't climb out of $187,000 in debt by getting an MBA or hiring consultants. Instead,
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In an era where mental healthcare faces unprecedented demand and chronic capacity constraints, the integration of artificial intelligence into psychiatric practice remains a topic of both promise and concern. Augusta Klingsten Peytz, Co-Founder and CEO of Aisel Health, represents a unique perspective in this evolving landscape—a former mental health
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In a world that often rushes to heal, fix, and move forward, Angela Grant stands as a beacon for those who need permission to pause, feel, and honor their deepest losses. As the founder of Angela's Anchor, she has created something revolutionary in the wellness space: a sanctuary
Women Who Lead
Strategic guide, creative catalyst, and bestselling author Carma Spence has spent her career helping visionary leaders transform their expertise into powerful, client-attracting books. But her wisdom extends far beyond the written word. As someone who has worked with organizations ranging from the National Human Genome Research Institute to BlueShield of
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In boardrooms and corner offices across the corporate landscape, female leaders are grappling with an unprecedented convergence of complexity, pressure, and burnout. Traditional approaches to professional development and mental health support—confined to sterile meeting rooms and clinical settings—are proving inadequate for the nuanced challenges of modern leadership. Enter