Spotlighting Remarkable Women and Girls

Issue 035 – January 2026

Our spotlight on Emma Grede reminds us that the most powerful empires are not built alone. Through intentional partnerships, shared vision, and a deep commitment to lifting other women as she climbs, Emma embodies what collaboration looks like when it is rooted in purpose rather than performance

Emma Grede: Building Empires by Building Up Women

By Salem Joel Emma Grede doesn’t build alone. In an industry where solo founders often dominate headlines, she’s built a business philosophy around a simple but powerful truth: collaboration isn’t just good business, it’s transformative. As the co-founder of Good American, founding partner of SKIMS, and the first Black woman investor on Shark Tank, Grede […]

NEW YEAR, NEW ROUTES: January Trips for Fresh Starts

By Ikupolusi Ariyike January arrives quietly, carrying the promise of clean pages and fresh intentions. After the rush of December, the world seems to exhale, and so do we. It’s the perfect month to step away, reflect, and realign. Travel in January isn’t just about changing locations; it’s about changing perspectives. New routes can inspire […]

Women 101 for Men: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding the Other Half of the World

By Daniel Agusi Let’s be honest: most men were never formally introduced to women. We met them, admired them, dated them, loved them, argued with them, but no one ever handed us a manual. So, we learned through experience, mistakes, confusion, and the occasional “You should already know this.” This is not that manual, but […]