Articles tagged “The Freedom to be Extraordinary”

Amanda Cohen took the New York City restaurant scene by storm in 2008 when she opened vegetable-focused Dirt Candy. At a time when vegetables were considered little more than a side dish, this aspiring chef took it upon herself to show the world the potential of plants.

Annie Griffiths has spent most of her life fighting female stereotypes. These days, she’s taking on the same fight for women around the globe through her non-profit organization Ripple Effect Images.

Trying to revolutionize an industry as old as journalism is no easy feat, but Jennifer Brandel, founder of Hearken, is doing just that.

Nomadness Travel Tribe has been leading the black urban travel movement since its inception five years ago. While many have followed in its path, none have been able to replicate the impact its founder, Evita Robinson, has had within the travel industry.

The founder and CEO of Homepolish is on a mission to get people to update their home’s decor as often as they update their wardrobe.

Being an entrepreneur was never a top priority for Chelsea Miller, but today, she wouldn’t have it any other way. The actress-turned knifemaker enjoys playing by her own rules and hopes she can inspire others to do the same.

Obvious.ly founder and CEO Mae Karwowski knows a thing or two about creating a dynamic social experience for brands. The entrepreneur is now in the process of mastering how to successfully run and scale a business on her terms, while continuing to fuel her passion for social media.