Have an idea that you want to transform into a startup company? The content featured in this category offers you the opportunity to learn about the stories of how women design, launch and run their own businesses. Get tips, actionable advice, and other valuable information from women who have been there and done that, helping to turn your dream into a reality.
A year ago, I sat with our board co-chairs in the Dominican Republic after visiting student delegations. We were sunburned, exhausted and inspired in the way that only comes from being deeply immersed in the work. Reflecting on the trip and the magic of this work, one truth kept rising to the surface: Global Glimpse...
Technology is at the core of Jane Park’s entrepreneurial spirit. Park is the CEO and founder of Tokki, a new line of TikTok-friendly reusable gift bags that are digitally equipped with QR code greeting cards. The former Starbucks executive turned serial entrepreneur is known for scaling startups from e-commerce to national distribution with partners like...
Sometimes people like to stay in their comfort zone. They hesitate when it comes to making a move, relocating, or maybe changing a career path, and instead stay on the same track they’ve been on. Successful people take risks, find new ways to use their expertise, and continue to move forward in their lives and...
In the most recent Women Leading Travel & Hospitality report, Game Changers, we asked women entrepreneurs in the travel and hospitality industry a series of questions about starting and running a business. They provided honest and actionable answers. One of those questions was, “What inspired you to launch your business?” The responses were as varied and...
In the most recent Women Leading Travel & Hospitality report, Game Changers, we asked women entrepreneurs in the travel and hospitality industry a series of questions about starting and running a business. They provided honest and actionable answers. One of those questions was, “How did you persevere and stay motivated through the tough times?” Here are...
In the most recent Women Leading Travel & Hospitality report, Game Changers, we asked women entrepreneurs in the travel and hospitality industry a series of questions about starting and running a business. They provided honest and actionable answers. One of those questions was, “What advice do you have for other women entrepreneurs or those looking to...
In the most recent Women Leading Travel & Hospitality report, Game Changers, we asked women entrepreneurs in the travel and hospitality industry a series of questions about starting and running a business. They provided honest and actionable answers. One of those questions was, “What tips do you have for building a great team to run...
With over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry and a natural aptitude for analytics, Leigh Silkunas is passionate about driving top-line revenue for travel and technology brands. She founded One Across in 2016 to bring clarity and cohesion to revenue management, sales and marketing. Silkunas started her career in New York City as...
Lillian Rafson is the founder and CEO of Pack Up + Go, a surprise travel brand that encourages spontaneity, exploration, and adventure among American travelers. She launched the bootstrapped business at 23 years old and has grown it to 30-plus team members and more than $7 million in annual revenue. Rafson has been honored as...
Maya Madsen started her vegan cookie company, Maya’s Cookies, as a side hustle to pay for her kids’ college educations. Now, with a booming online presence and two brick-and-mortar stores, she’s known for giving back to her community — and that includes creating a Black History Collection of cookies in time for Juneteenth, with a...
