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She turned a side hustle into a seven-figure beauty empire.
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Entrepreneurship

She turned a side hustle into a seven-figure beauty empire.

From mixing balms in her kitchen to landing on shelves in 200 retailers, here's how one founder rewrote the rules of indie beauty — without venture capital.

SGW Editors·Today4 min read
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First Black woman appointed CEO of a Fortune 100 firm.
Career

First Black woman appointed CEO of a Fortune 100 firm.

A milestone three decades in the making. We sat down with her on the morning of the announcement to talk legacy, leadership, and what comes next.

Yesterday·6 min read
The women rewriting the rules of finance, film and tech.
Culture

The women rewriting the rules of finance, film and tech.

Three industries. One generation. A look at the quiet architects pulling power into more brilliant, more inclusive shapes.

2 days ago·5 min read
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