Just over twenty years ago, entrepreneur Sara Blakely founded iconic shapewear company Spanx. Throughout the company’s history, Blakely has emphasized empowering women. The Spanx product line itself inspires body confidence in consumers, and a portion of the respective profits are allocated to investing in other
With startup culture on this rise across the globe the population of entrepreneurs has also been increasing, and with a large number of entrepreneurs comes a great amount of competition in the business world. So it’s a given for entrepreneurs to feel stuck at times
Sneakers have always been a defining piece of every man and woman’s attire in the streetwear culture. It wasn’t until recent times with the rise of sneakerheads that a sneaker became a lucrative side-hustle for many people around the globe. Sneakerheads’ main objective is seeking
Ikea is a staple for college kids like me across the globe. What started with cheap, easy to build furniture has become so much more. The company has gone global, driven by the dreams of the founder, Ingvar Kamprad. The native Swede came from nearly
Henry Ford’s story is the classic portrayal of the American Dream. Nothing to Everything. He was a patriot; we see his love of America through his life and the legacy his company has continued to fulfill, even if that legacy is imperfect. Many know of
So you want to become an entrepreneur? Great. Everybody has to start somewhere and today is that day for you! From business to real estate to even tech, these types of entrepreneurs showcase different forms of entrepreneurship in the form of movies. As their respective
Recently, Biden and the Senate have been going back and forth on the newest infrastructure bill—some saying the plans were not comprehensive enough, some saying exactly the opposite. But finally, Biden has declared, “we have a deal”! What exactly does this bill include and what
Many years ago, there were only a few select jobs. Thankfully, today we can do anything we want to do, and there are so many jobs we don’t even know them all. Yet, the majority still gravitate towards office-type jobs or whatever pays the bills.
The image of an entrepreneur is important to showcase within entertainment. Broadcasting shows and movies that include entrepreneurs show audiences what typical entrepreneurship is like in day-to-day life. So why are stereotypes still being used to show entrepreneurs? Breaking down the stereotypical entrepreneur can help
Every true entrepreneur knows that they are always a student. The world is an ever-changing landscape filled with endless possibilities. So why not take on more lessons to learn things you didn’t think mattered to you and your business? LinkedIn Learning is offering a plethora
Songwriters have been selling their life’s work for a big payout. In the last year, songwriters like Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Stevie Nicks, Taylor Swift, and more have done so. The rise of the pandemic – the halting shows and tours – made the selling
In a world where time is money, working professionals are more stressed out today than ever before. This phenomenon disproportionately affects entrepreneurs. While 7% of the general population experiences depression and some level of burnout, an overwhelming 50% of entrepreneurs report feelings of burnout. In recent
It’s no secret what going down in Miami, Florida this Sunday. Veteran boxer Floyd Mayweather (50-0) is ready to step back into the ring with YouTube sensation, Logan Paul (0-1). The bout began after an altercation broke out between Mayweather and Paul’s brother Jake Paul
As we enter Pride month, many companies will be showing support for the queer community. Corporations like Wells Fargo and Nike will have floats at Pride and sell merchandise decked out in the rainbow flag, perhaps donating a portion of their sales to LGBTQ+ charities.
With Gen Z quickly becoming both the most queer and entrepreneurial generation yet, it is no surprise that queer entrepreneurs play an increasingly vital part in our economy. Investors and CEOs stress the importance of diversity and representation in the workplace more and more each
