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Educating, inspiring, and nurturing women business owners and entrepreneurs worldwide on how to go global so they can run healthier businesses and create a new future for themselves, their families and their community (501c3 nonprofit).
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We are excited to host Isabel De Sousa, Founder of Akalia, at our next #wegginar on 10/7/26 at 11 AM CT. She'll cover "From Bootstrapping to Scaling: Building a Brand From the Ground Up."

To learn more and to register: womenentrepreneursgrowglobal.org/2026/09/02/f...
From Bootstrapping to Scaling: Building a Brand From the Ground Up - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global
Join us on Sept. 2nd for wegginar® on Growing Global Markets for Women's Handmade Craft. We will be joined by guest, Susan Hull Walker.
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#GloriaSteinem’s legacy goes far beyond advocacy; it lives on in the #WomenEntrepreneurs building businesses and strengthening communities

Discover how women are redefining entrepreneurship and turning purpose into impact.
#Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness

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How Women Entrepreneurs Are Transforming Rural Communities
Gloria Steinem was a pioneer working to increase opportunities for women entrepreneurs and rural areas have women leading start up initiatives
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September 22, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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This Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month, we celebrate the entrepreneurs and innovators whose ideas and cultural impact are shaping businesses and communities around the world.
#HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinoHeritageMonth #WomenEntrepreneurs #WeggBlog

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Celebrating Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global
Celebrating Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month 2026! Check out our featured Latina entrepreneurs.
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September 21, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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From a war zone to Walmart shelves.

Busy Baby founder Beth Benike shares the inspiration that started it all and her Shark Tank experience, including navigating tariffs and earning a Good Housekeeping Parenting Award.

Listen here:
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From War Zone to Walmart: Beth Benike's Busy Baby Story - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global
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September 18, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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THROWBACK THURSDAY!!!

Ana Kraft shares what it takes to build a global brand that truly understands women and to create products with purpose.
#WomenEntrepreneurs #GlobalBusiness #WomenInBusiness

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Building a Global Brand Beyond "Shrink It and Pink It" with Ana Kraft February 8, 2023 - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global
By registering, I consent to Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global’s collection of my information.  Building a global brand Fundraising Scaling Working with a distributor Shipping Packaging Collecting payments Ecommerce Challenges/successes This wegginar® is sponsored by Note: Thanks to our sponsors, event is "no charge" but you …
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September 17, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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Elevating women. Building businesses. Strengthening communities.

Discover how Jewish #WomenEntrepreneurs connect, create opportunities, and empower one another to turn bold ideas into thriving businesses.
#WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship

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Elevating Jewish Women Entrepreneurs Since 2010
The Jewish Women Entrepreneurs (JWE) is a nonprofit community that supports Jewish women entrepreneurs with education, networking, and resou...
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September 16, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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We are excited to host Isabel De Sousa, Founder of Akalia, at our next #wegginar on 10/7/26 at 11 AM CT. She'll cover "From Bootstrapping to Scaling: Building a Brand From the Ground Up."

To learn more and to register: womenentrepreneursgrowglobal.org/2026/09/02/f...
From Bootstrapping to Scaling: Building a Brand From the Ground Up - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global
Join us on Sept. 2nd for wegginar® on Growing Global Markets for Women's Handmade Craft. We will be joined by guest, Susan Hull Walker.
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September 15, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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Women entrepreneurs aren’t just building businesses; they’re building communities.

Discover how women are turning entrepreneurship into an opportunity to connect and create lasting impact.
#WomenEntrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness

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Women are outpacing men in starting businesses. Meet Entreprenista
Women-owned businesses jumped 12% since 2022. Entreprenista co-founder Stephanie Cartin talks about the surge, tips for founders, and building community.
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September 15, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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The STEP Grant Program can help eligible U.S. small businesses offset costs for international trade shows, marketing, and more.

Learn how STEP can help fund your global growth.
#WomenEntrepreneurs #Exporting #GlobalBusiness

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Fund Export Opportunities Through a STEP (Grant) Program - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global
STEP helps small businesses overcome obstacles to exporting by providing grants to cover costs associated with entering and expanding into international markets.
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September 14, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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The new Wegg® Young Professional Board is kicking things off with its first official event at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar in Chicago on Sept. 23!

Join us for an evening of networking, wine, and bites!

Only 30 seats available, so register early!

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September 11, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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THROWBACK THURSDAY!!!

Soothing souls around the world with one PJ and robe at a time.

Dee Dee Martin shares how she built her luxury loungewear brand and proves that age is no limit to what women can achieve in business.
#WomenEntrepreneurs #GlobalBusiness

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Soothing Souls Globally, One PJ and Robe at a Time (with Dee Dee Martin of So...
Dee Dee Martin, founder and owner of Soothe Our Souls, a luxury loungewear brand that believes by changing one life we change many, discusses where her products are made, how her products are packaged...
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September 10, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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Gloria Steinem wasn’t a Silicon Valley #entrepreneur, she was an entrepreneur of social change.

Through media and philanthropy, she turned ideas into action and created lasting change for generations of women.
#WomenEntrepreneurs

Read more here: www.escapefromcorporateamerica.com/2026/09/glor...
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September 9, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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How does family shape a woman’s entrepreneurial journey?

Four decades of research reveal how family dynamics can influence why women start businesses, the challenges they face, and their growth opportunities.

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The family embeddedness of women’s entrepreneurial activity
Read here for key insights from four decades of academic research at the nexus of gender, family, and entrepreneurship
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September 8, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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A lookback at @weggtoday – then and now (today :-). womenentrepreneursgrowglobal.org/2026/09/07/a... #weggblog #history #future #growth #unstoppable @weggtoday.bsky.social 🙌🌏
A Lookback at wegg®: Then and Now - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global
A reflection on 10 years of wegg, and all of the hard work that has lead to our collective success.
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September 7, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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In our latest wegg® showcase, Sarah Purdy and Laurie Aquilina share how The Original Honey Hat is turning a simple, sticky problem into a product with global potential, all while giving back to children in need.
#WomenEntrepreneurs

Read here: womenentrepreneursgrowglobal.org/2026/08/29/w...
wegg® showcase: Know your product, love your product, and believe in your product - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global
Going into foreign markets was always part of our plan, but Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global opened the door for us. You made that possibility come to fruition. We’re having these great conversations n...
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September 4, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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THROWBACK THURSDAY!!!

Mercedes Enrique, president and owner of CMS Corporation, shares her customer-first philosophy, the advantages of being a Latina business owner, and the life-changing moment that shaped her journey.
#WomenEntrepreneurs #GlobalBusiness

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Delivering Successful Construction Projects Around the World (with Mercedes E...
Mercedes Enrique, president and owner of CMS Corporation, a Department of Defense construction contractor with worldwide contracts, shares her customer-first philosophy, her international business exp...
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September 3, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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Sometimes stepping away is exactly what reminds you why you started.

In “Why Did I Ever Leave?”, Laurel Delaney reflects on returning to what inspires her most and the perspective that comes with finding your way back.

Read more: www.globalsmallbusinessblog.com/2026/08/why-...
Why Did I Ever Leave?
©2026 Laurel J. Delaney.  All rights reserved. "Every time I'm in Chicago I think, 'Why did I ever leave?' This is the greatest city in the ...
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September 3, 2026 at 1:34 AM
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Recognition is important...but access creates opportunity.

#WomenEntrepreneurs need more than a seat at the table. They need access to the resources that turn great ideas into growing global businesses.
#WomenInBusiness #GlobalBusiness #Entrepreneurship

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Women entrepreneurs need access, not only recognition
Female entrepreneurs are strong catalysts for economic growth, creating employment and opportunities in the communities in which they operate. Howe…
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September 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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🌟 🌟 🌍 🌏 wegg® showcase Issue 28 – September, 2026 – snuck out early + ready for you to read: bit.ly/4ddfhc6 #originahoneyhat #cofounders, “Know your product, love your product, and believe in your product.” - bit.ly/4ddfhc6 @weggtoday.bsky.social
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wegg® showcase: Know your product, love your product, and believe in your product - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global
Going into foreign markets was always part of our plan, but Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global opened the door for us. You made that possibility come to fruition. We’re having these great conversations n...
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August 31, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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#GenderEquality isn’t just good policy; it’s good business.

A new global study finds that companies maintaining gender-equality initiatives are more likely to grow revenue and increase exports.
#WomenInBusiness #GenderEquality #WomenEntrepreneurs

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Maintaining Gender Equality Grows Revenue, Expands Staffing and Increases Exports - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global
A global study from Grant Thornton found that firms maintaining gender-equality initiatives and adding new ones were significantly more likely to grow revenue, expand staffing and increase exports in ...
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August 31, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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Happy Friday everyone!

Our #GlobalGal Lane has shared our post on our WEEKLY TikTok. Learn about her latest surprise offering.

(Spoiler alert: Susan Hull Walker)!

Watch here: www.tiktok.com/@wegggrowglo...
put it on your calendar! #fyp #femaleentrepreneur #wegg #entrepreneur #globalgal
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August 28, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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THROWBACK THURSDAY!!!

Serial entrepreneur Gina Diez Barroso, President & CEO of Diarq Holdings, shares her journey building companies across design, architecture, real estate, and education.
#WomenEntrepreneurs #Podcast #GrowGlobal

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Shaping the Future Through Design Architecture, Real Estate Development, and ...
Gina Diez Barroso is president and CEO of Diarq Holdings, a Mexican company of construction and design with 9 affiliated companies and more than 700 employees. A self-proclaimed "serial entrepreneur,"...
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August 27, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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Have a business idea you’re ready to turn into reality?

A new 15-week Launch Lab from the Women’s Business Center at Canisius University is designed to help #WomenEntrepreneurs strengthen and launch product and service based businesses.

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Launch Lab for Women Entrepreneurs
The Women's Business Center at Canisius University is launching a new program – a 15-week boot camp course built to support both product- an...
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August 26, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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The next chapter of women’s #entrepreneurship is about more than generating income. It’s about building companies with lasting enterprise value, #equity and options for the future.

A powerful read on turning business ownership into a long-term wealth-building strategy.

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Women Are Building Businesses. The Next Step Is Building Wealth
Building wealth through business ownership means creating more than income. Learn how women entrepreneurs can turn their businesses into valuable assets.
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August 25, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Join us in giving a warm wegg® welcome to Loveynia Musula, our new Program Growth Accelerator!

Loveynia was drawn to wegg by its work, helping women entrepreneurs expand into global markets.
#WeggBlog #Welcome #WomenEntrepreneurs

Read her story: womenentrepreneursgrowglobal.org/2026/08/24/g...
Give a Warm wegg® Welcome to Loveynia Musula! - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global
“Having a community around you can change so much. That is what I see wegg creating: a space where women entrepreneurs can connect, learn from each other, and know they are not building alone.” -Lovey...
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August 24, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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We are excited to host Susan Hull Walker, Founder and Creative Director of IBU Movement, at our next #wegginar 9/2/26 at 11AM CT. She'll be covering "Growing Global Markets for Women's Handmade Craft".

To learn more and to register: womenentrepreneursgrowglobal.org/2026/08/18/g...
August 21, 2026 at 2:41 PM