Innovative Leadership Program for Women of Color
By Sarah Wall
Becoming a successful entrepreneur is often considered the pinnacle of the American Dream. Running and managing a business, answering to no one but customers, and...
What is ESG Investing?
By Carrie Sheffield
You might have heard the letters “ESG” in the financial news lately. Smart Women Smart Money uncovers what it means for you and your personal...
Co-Founder & President of The Policy Circle: Sylvie Legere, Inspiring Women to Engage in...
By Shannon Santschi
Entrepreneur, wife, mother of three, consultant, app developer, philanthropist, health advocate, and small business owner ---Sylvie Légère is far too modest to acknowledge it, but...
The Economy and Small Businesses – How to Still Make Traction Financially in Uncertain...
By: Ashley Ann Reich
For most Americans, the economy has created more than a few challenges over the past few years. Many businesses had to pivot and figure...
Building a Legacy With Love, Faith, and Lavender
By: Catherine Martinez
After Phil Messer retired from a career in law enforcement, he and his wife Deb had an idea: Buy a farm and plant lavender with...
Maintaining Financial Freedom While Navigating Your Child’s Critical Illness
By Isabella Johnson
Receiving an Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia diagnosis was devastating for six-year-old Annabelle and her mother. Anxiety surrounding the severe diagnosis, coupled with the realization of medical expenses...
Mary Katharine Ham – Moving Forward Without Fear: Finding Strength in a Time of...
"My two biggest financial tips are to get life insurance and make a will," Mary Katharine says. "It's not fun to think about your mortality, but it...
Harvest Time in the Midwest
By Elizabeth Webb
September is here, and with it comes cooler nights, shorter days, and in the farming communities, harvest season. While the harvest season doesn’t directly impact...
Tamika Catchings: The Ultimate Overcomer
"When you find what you want to represent, and what represents you, you also find what brings you joy and peace. I'm blessed to have found that...
Consider Small Businesses for Your Holiday Shopping this Season
By Sarah Wall
It’s no coincidence that Small Business Saturday anchors one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. Falling between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small...