As April marks Stress Awareness Month, Lioness Magazine turns to a diverse group of Innovation Women and Lioness community members for insights on managing stress and fostering resilience. Adding onto our stress strategies and life hacks, these individuals, from various backgrounds and professions, offer perspectives and strategies that can inspire us to navigate life’s challenges with grace and strength.  Comprehensive, straight-forward acronyms for stress reduction  Chitra Rochlani advocates for a deep-rooted solution to stress, urging individuals to go beyond quick fixes. “What e ..read more

Small Business Week – April 28th to May 4th – is a time to celebrate the entrepreneurs in our communities. If you’re searching for ways to support your favorite small business, check out our curated list of practical options. Explore these ideas and give your favorite small business owners the boost they deserve!  10 easy steps to celebrate small businesses: Shop locally: Rather than shopping from large corporations, consider purchasing products and services from small businesses. You can make a difference by purchasing handmade gifts, treating yourself to a spa experience at a sma ..read more

The fourth annual APEC Women Connect “Her Power” Entrepreneurship Competition came to a close recently, wrapping up a successful four-month season of building up and empowering a new batch of over 1,300 aspiring women entrepreneurs and influencers who represent the entire gamut from nano- to mega-sized platforms. Co-hosted by cross-border e-commerce company DHgate, social commerce platform MyyShop, and women empowerment organizations The Inner Mountain Foundation and APEC Women Connect, the “Her Power” Entrepreneurship Competition invited women e-tailers to show off their ..read more

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that non-profit organizations and private sector firms are now eligible to compete for funding of up to $300,000 to deliver entrepreneurship training to women veterans. Up to six grantees will be awarded $300,000 in total funding to participate in the Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program (SB-OVWV-24-001) with grants from the SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development. Awards will be made for a base project period of 12 months, with three option periods of 12 months each. These funds will be used to educate women veteran ..read more

Stericycle Inc., a leading provider of regulated medical waste management and secure information destruction solutions, today announced that Cindy J. Miller, president and CEO, won the Gold Stevie Award for Women in Business as Female Executive of the Year. This annual award recognizes female entrepreneurs, executives and employees making positive contributions to their workplace and the greater community. Miller is a highly accomplished senior executive with more than 30 years of global leadership experience. She joined Stericycle in 2018 as president and chief operating officer (COO), after ..read more

Honorees include former Lt. Gov. Evelyn Murphy and DE&I Pioneer Collette Phillips. Eleanor Roosevelt Val-Kill Partnership, which maintains and preserves her memory will be hosting the “Following in her Footsteps” awards ceremony. The event will be held April 30, 2024 at the Coolidge Corner Theater in Brookline. The event honors women who carry on her legacy of human rights and civil rights. This year’s winners are Former Lt. Governor Evelyn Murphy and DE&I pioneer, thought leader, and founder of Get Konnected, Collette Phillips. Event theme: passing the torch This year will feature a ..read more

Let’s be honest – speaking out about something you care about is hard. What if I say the wrong thing? What if people don’t like it (or me)? Is this even my place to speak? As I type out these words, I can feel the edge of nerves in my chest. I have to remind myself to take a deep breath.  I spend about ninety percent of my time thinking about how to support parents as they speak out for what their kids with disabilities need at school. The other ten percent, I think about how we can create more inclusive companies and communities. To say I care about using my voice when people are left o ..read more

Palisade Capital Management, LP, is a registered investment adviser. They currently manage over four billion dollars of assets for institutions and families. They recently announced national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise Council Metro NY. The organization is a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC is the gold standard for women-owned business certification in the United States and a leading advocate for women business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs. “We are so proud t ..read more

Small Business Week is coming fast! This year, it’s April 28th to May 4th. The Small Business Association (SBA) organizes the week to highlight the hard work and dedication it takes to run a small business. Some cities even take the occasion a step further and use the whole month of May to celebrate small businesses. In the spirit of entrepreneurship, let’s dive into history and see how small business leaders have shaped the economy.   The beginning of businesses   In comparison to other countries, the U.S. is a pretty young one. Not too long ago, when America first became independe ..read more

The Mansa Fund is a lending fund dedicated to supporting Black-owned businesses. Bridge is a digital lending platform committed to racial equity and closing the racial wealth gap. The two companies announced a groundbreaking partnership this year to accelerate Black entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. The Mansa Fund and Bridge will work together to identify and support high-potential Black-owned businesses, providing access to vital funding and mentorship to facilitate growth and scalability. Black-owned businesses “We are thrilled to partner with Bridge to amplify our mission of suppo ..read more