Do you know the history behind Juneteenth? The first Juneteenth celebration happened on June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas, when enslaved Americans first heard the news that slavery had ended. Because Texas is located so far away from the rest of the South, it took two years for news of the Emancipation Proclamation (which was ...
June marks the start of summer, but it’s also an important month for other meaningful reasons. June is Pride Month, which is a time to reflect on and celebrate the progress we’ve made toward equality for the LGBTQIA+ community. On June 19th, we celebrate Juneteenth, which is a historic holiday that marks the day when ...
Purchasing products made by women, used by women, and recommended by women — a powerful way to support female entrepreneurs while celebrating International Women’s Day. Studies show that while the number of female-founded businesses in America has increased by 114% over the past 20 years, female entrepreneurs still receive less funding than male founders and ...
For mother-son duo Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger, brain health isn’t just a fleeting wellness trend. Shriver’s father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2003, and in her unwavering dedication to reduce the incidence of the disease, she went on a journey to de-stigmatize the topic, inspire others to proactively care for their minds, and ...
Saucy Lips, a mother-daughter-founded Mexican sauce brand, combines the thoughtful, traditional recipes of their Mexican heritage with wholesome ingredients and modern, health-conscious touches. We spoke to Saucy Lips founders Natalia and her mother, Gabriela, about their inspiration behind creating a food brand, their thoughts on sharing the highs and lows of entrepreneurship as a family, ...
There’s a science to relaxing with a cup of tea. All teas contain L-Theanine, a rare amino-acid that is correlated with the production of alpha waves, which our minds make when we are most relaxed. And unlike brewing tea from a tea bag, preparing loose leaf tea is even more blissfully methodical. The ritual forces ...
Women are storytellers and problem-solvers. They’re caretakers and creators of community. As leaders, they act from the heart and embrace vulnerability and candor. And when it comes to the things they believe in, they are relentless.
One of the best ways we know to promote a more equitable future is by listening, and by using our platform to lift up other voices. So as Black History Month begins, we’re passing the mic to Black leaders who are generating positive change in the healthy living space.
To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, we asked a few of our favorite female founders to share their top health, wellness, and career tips. These women are working for positive change in unique industries, and encouraging other women to rise with them. We hope you’ll find them as inspiring as we do!
Jessica Mulligan is the founder of Winged, a company that produces premium hemp extract oil products developed exclusively for modern women. Read our interview to learn about her early struggles to get the company off the ground, and how she maintains an attitude of gratitude every day.
Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate all things female, we’re introducing you to 12 inspiring entrepreneurs who help make it possible for Thrive Market to achieve its mission of making healthy living easy and affordable for everyone.
To start a business, you come up with a great idea, get funding, and then work hard to achieve success.