United WE

The power of #storytelling fuels our mission to advance all women and make meaningful change. By sharing our stories, we inspire each other to take action, pursue #leadership, and advocate for what's right. Seeing courageous women stand up and authentically share, lights the way for future female leaders. Thank you to the amazing women whose stories empower us all.

Kelsey Lents, CEO & Co-Founder of Two Birds, joined United WE for a webinar to discuss our latest research on childcare and #womenentrepreneurs. Two Birds offers Reggio-inspired childcare with on-site coworking space in DC, Virginia, and soon Maryland. Kelsey shared her journey, balancing business and #childcare, and advice for aspiring female entrepreneurs. Her insights underscore the importance of flexible childcare solutions and community support for working mothers. Read our Q&A with Kelsey: https://lnkd.in/gTHdQGGr

The American economy thrives on #entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs thrive on childcare. Yet, we face a #childcarecrisis, and current solutions just aren’t enough. That’s why we launched the National Commission on Childcare and Women's Entrepreneurship. Today, we proudly announce our Statement of Principles for the Commission! Our goal: to ignite new evidence-based practices and policies, helping entrepreneurial women find diverse childcare solutions so they can fully engage in the U.S. economy. Learn more about this work and the Statement of Principles here: https://bit.ly/45BHyEo

We celebrated more than 80 female business owners at the #TakesHeart event hosted in part by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Not only did we celebrate some amazing accomplishments, we also discussed challenges that #womenentrepreneurs face. Accessible and affordable #childcare continues to be one of the main concerns for women to be able to fully contribute to the economy, which United WE was able to share the latest national research on this topic. Takes Heart centered around the amazing art installation created by Laura Crossley as part of the Parade of Hearts. The art piece features many of the women #entrepreneurs that attended the event.

United WE is hosting We Work For Change 2024. Make sure to attend it on September 12.

The U.S. Small Business Administration is pouring $30M into Women Business Centers to empower women entrepreneurs across the U.S. The funding opportunities include women-owned small businesses focused on providing childcare services. Read more about the initiative: https://bit.ly/3KQMoUN #womenentrepreneurs #femalebusinessowners #childcare

Don't forget to register for We Work For Change 2024 on September 12! This event will be hybrid, with attendance available both in-person at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and through a virtual live stream. #WeWorkForChange

Today is Juneteenth, a historic day that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. We take a moment to reflect on our history, honor the strength and resilience of Black communities, and continue the work for true equality and justice. This work includes advocating for equal pay. Black women make 63 cents for every dollar earned by white non-hispanic men. United WE board member, Ebony Reed is convening gatherings around the country this week and next to dig deep into the data around the Black-white wealth gap and speak about her new book "Fifteen Cents on the Dollar". Take action this #Juneteenth by attending one of the events: https://bit.ly/4cfyLtU #equality #justice #socialjustice #equalpay

Last call to register for Appointments Live! on June 18. Tomorrow's virtual event gives you the opportunity to connect with and learn from women around the country making a remarkable impact in their communities through local leadership. Join us if you've ever been curious about pursuing civic leadership: https://bit.ly/3R8tJXV

Did you miss last week's event where we unveiled the findings from our newest research on the #childcare needs of women entrepreneurs? No problem. Here's what you need to know – Women entrepreneurs are crucial to the U.S. economy, creating 41% of new businesses since 2019 and driving 2 out of 3 new jobs in the last 25 years. They face unique challenges, especially with access to capital and balancing childcare. Our research is meant to raise awareness of this issue and guide policymakers in better supporting these vital economic contributors. #entrepreneurship #womeninbusiness #childcareissues