International Womens Day 52 female leaders making moves in the U.S.

International Womens Day 52 female leaders making moves in the U.S.International Womens Day 52 female leaders making moves in the U.S.In March we wear green, make brackets and count down the days until spring can officially begin. And most importantly, on International Womens Day, we celebrate the history and the feats of women who continue to radically challenge gender biases and disparities, unapologetically and with passion.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreOne fascinating sector is female entrepreneurism, which continues to grow across all industries, ethnicities and age groups. Its estimated 849 new businesses are started by women every single day in the United States. And over the past two decades, female-owned firms have grown by an impressive 114%. Even with this hopeful numbers, women only take home a small portion of the seed money available, regardless of the fact theyr e more likely to turn a revenue than their male counterparts.To celebrate International Womens Day and the brave and smart ladies who went out on a whim to be their own girlboss - were excited to announce and present the female entrepreneurs to watch in every state (plus Washington D.C.) from New York to West Virginia to Ohio to Texas to California. These powerhouses are fashion designers, master chefs, marketing leaders, philanthropic badasses - and so much more.Weve divided the list into five geographical regions (links below). Get inspired - and make sure you follow-up with these women. Theyre just getting started International Womens Day Celebrating the female leaders making moves in the NortheastInternational Womens Day Celebrating the female leaders making moves in the SoutheastInternational Womens Day Celebrating the female leaders making moves in the MidwestInternational Womens Day Celebrating the female leaders making moves in the SouthwestInternational Womens Day Celebr ating the female leaders making moves in the WestYou might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people