Category: Entrepreneurism

Get to know journalist Riva Richmond, who specializes in technology, global and small business. She is currently the Director of Digital Media at The Story Exchange, a nonprofit media project dedicated to sharing the stories of women entrepreneurs from all over the world. It recently completed an unprecedented 3 year study of 1,000 women in business, which provides the largest qualitative data about female entrepreneurs to date. The information not only offers an intimate look at the stories of women behind the stats, but at the same time challenges the accepted norms about why we start our own businesses. Riva has lots to say.

Danielle Saunders' love of cooking began at the tender age of 5 when she started helping her family prepare Sunday dinner. She's still going strong. So strong in fact, that in 2011 she wowed the judges at the Food Network, becoming the first female African-American winner of its hit TV show Chopped. She also walked off with top honors on Chopped Champions. She's studied with the best and her client list has grown along with her culinary career - Danielle was Sean Combs' personal chef and has also cooked for Oprah, Tom Hanks and Mary J. Blige. This is a conversation sure to whet your appetite.

THE GOAL of this campaign is to empower, celebrate and support women entrepreneurs worldwide. And to that end, the United Nations hosted a conference Nov. 19th that featured discussions with leaders in the world of women-owned businesses and causes. Miss New York Iman Oubou, an ambassador to…

I HAVE FOUND that when I have a dream, it seems all I need to do is share it with the universe and it comes true. This really happened to me, but I should also mention the part about working my tail off and having a lot of chutzpah.

Sandi Klein has introduced listeners to a diverse array of women since this show began in 2013. For this special edition of Conversations with Creative Women, the tables get turned as it's Sandi's turn to get interviewed. Learn about the genesis of the show, her early days in radio, and find out what telling honor Sandi received in high school.