Women in leadership roles are reevaluating work, and are looking for like-minded individuals that they can connect with to advance their career prospects. Chief, a networking membership club, is looking to meet this demand by fostering a peer-to-peer support system among women business leaders.

In Canada, Mastercard has launched an initiative that helps women-owned culinary businesses by providing resources and funding. Focusing on three women who have overcome challenges to grow their businesses, the campaign demonstrates how the company is meeting expectations for empathy and support.

The need for an ecosystem designed to help women succeed in the world of work became clear during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Stack World – a space built for women, by women – offers an online environment in which members can network, foster community, and evolve their careers.

American women are investing their money at higher rates than ever, but confidence is still low. Women are working to combat the field’s existing gender and race gap, but how is that playing out, and what can existing and emerging financial providers do to tap into and innovate among this audience?