In 2025, 33 U.S. AI startups each raised more than $100 million in funding. Let that sink in. We’re not just talking about the OpenAIs and Anthropic-level giants — this includes mid-stage founders who built something investors couldn’t ignore. AI-driven startups are sprinting from idea to unicorn faster than ever, and it’s tempting to think they’re in a league of their own. But here’s the truth: they’re not. If they can do it, you can too 

Every ambitious woman knows this pain — that tightness in your chest when your career demands clash with the people you love most. You’re in a meeting, but your mind is at home. You’re home, but your mind is racing through tomorrow’s deadlines. And lately, the pressure’s gotten louder. Companies are demanding full-time returns to the office, and many women are being forced into a brutal choice: chase the dream or protect their peace.

Trailblazing at 75: Joan H. Young on Hiking 4,800 Miles Twice and Writing 17 Books At age 75, most people are slowing down. Not Joan H. Young.

Geraldine Slattery’s journey reminds us that leadership isn’t about legacy — it’s about audacity. She didn’t climb to the top of a male-dominated empire to fit in; she came to redefine what power looks like when led by purpose, precision, and quiet strength.

The DIGNITY Act of 2025 may still be in its infancy — newly introduced in Congress and working through committee review — but it represents a powerful signal. After decades of gridlock, America might finally be ready to replace fear with fairness and division with dignity. When women lead, hope follows — and this Act could mark the start of an immigration era built on integrity, inclusion, and courage.

In this powerful episode of The Bullish on Business Podcast, Rose Odette sits down with filmmaker, activist, and visionary Tuklor Senegal W., the creative force behind the Michigan-made documentary series A WATER TRAIL — a deeply moving exploration of water justice, community resilience, and environmental activism.

Why the next superpower won’t be the nation with the biggest army, but the one with the most educated women.

Why Women Don’t Have to Choose Between Family and Ambition

Maryann Lesert on the Bullish on Business Podcast with Rose Odette

Mira Murati didn’t just climb the ladder — she built it. Born in Vlorë, Albania, a small coastal city where opportunity was scarce, she dreamed beyond the borders of her country. At just sixteen, she won a full scholarship to Pearson College in Canada, marking the beginning of her immigration journey and the first bold leap toward a global stage.

Cash Flow Is the Silent Killer — and What Smart Founders Are Doing About It

The Pivot Story: From Opioid Pain Relief to Menstrual Period Revolution

They told her smell had no place in science. She proved them wrong — and built a revolution that can heal through scent, touch, and sound

Lisa Rabey with Nerd Girl Industries on the Bullish on Business Podcast with Rose Odette

Immigrant women entrepreneurship: Breaking Barriers: How Immigrant Women Thrive in Business

Rosalind Franklin - Unsung Heroine of DNA Still Teaches Us to Lead Like a Lioness

In the 90s, I thought I had to play by someone else’s rules. Today, I know the Lioness doesn’t blend in—she charges forward, rewriting the rules for everyone who follows. That’s not just influence. That’s legacy.

Trailblazing women like Leah Seay Anise and her peers remind us that growth isn’t about smooth roads—it’s about charging forward through discomfort. Today, choose to lean into the grit. Speak, act, and step into the ring.

Her story is a powerful reminder that leadership isn’t about shortcuts — it’s about patience, mastery, and persistence.

Joan H. Young Trailblazing at 75: Joan H. Young on Hiking 4,800 Miles Twice and Writing 17 Books At age 75, most people are slowing down....