Clik here to view.
Have You Reserved Your Tickets Yet?!
BE OUR SPECIAL GUEST Join us to celebrate 10 years of innovation and social change, and invest in the next decade of women entrepreneurs. December 1, 5-8pm Rock Creek Mansion, Bethesda MD RSVP &...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Graduate Feature: Cake Artists Lyzbeth and Elda
Lyzbeth and Elda met through their daughters, who are both in pre-school. Soon, they became good friends and realized that they both shared the same passions—love for their children and love for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Graduate Feature: Upcycling with Sandra
Artistic expression has always been key to Sandra’s identity. Coming from a long line of strong women, dating back to 1861 in Washington D.C.; Sandra attributes nature as her introduction to art....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Entrepreneur Graduation and Holiday Artisan Marketplace!
Empowered Women International Presents… Women Entrepreneur Graduation & Artisans Holiday Marketplace Sat. Dec 8, 3-6 pm, Durant Center 1605 Cameron St., Alexandria Yes, We Did It! — Entrepreneurs...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Don’t miss your chance to meet local author Jameela Alter & discuss “On...
On Wednesday, January 16th Jameela Alter will be at the Duncan Branch Library in Alexandria, Virginia to discuss her book On Clipped Wings. On Clipped Wings is about the metamorphosis of a rootless...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Velma Crawford – Featured EWI Entrepreneur at the Micro-Business Lending...
You may have heard her story before; in fact it’s tucked into every one of Velma’s aprons. With Velma, when you buy an apron you don’t simply receive an apron but the creator’s narrative as well. In...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Are you interested in learning more about Kickstarter? Now’s your chance!
You may be asking yourself, “What IS Kickstarter??!!” Kickstarter is a funding platform for creative projects. Everything from films, games, and music to art, design, and technology. Kickstarter is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chithra Jeyaram Selected with her Film Mijo to enter in PBS Online Film Festival
Chithra Jeyaram is the founder and creative director of Real Talkies, and a graduate of our Entrepreneur Training for Success, Class 2012. She is an award winning documentary filmmaker who communicates...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mariana Alvarado: My experience as a Graphic Designer Volunteer at EWI
Here with Mary, Alexandra, Marga, Perry, and one of the interns. Mariana Alvarado: My experience as a Graphic Designer Volunteer at EWI When I decided to go back to the work force after being a stay at...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Currently Accepting ETS Applications!
Do you know an immigrant woman ready to make a living doing what she is passionate about? We can help! We work with talented and high-potential immigrant, refugee and low-income women and help them...
View ArticleClik here to view.
“Unseen Leaders” Spark Conversation & Create Change
Event Details: “Unseen Leaders of DC” Where: Policy, 1904 14th Street NW Washington DC When: Wednesday, April 17 from 6:30-9:30 pm Partnering with #SocEntDC, DC+acumen is honored to present the first...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ETS Students Share Their Vision
Last night I attended my first ETS class. It was to be a special one, I was told. I went in partially unsure of what to expect but knew the ladies had some extraordinary talents to share that evening....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kudos to Kathy Kemerait for her Art Collection of Empowered Women!
Artists, Kathy Kemerait and Michele Black of Mountain Bird Designs Raise Funds to Empower Women! A heartfelt thank you to Kathy Kemerait for allowing us to use one of her wonderful artworks in our...
View ArticleClik here to view.
EWI Graduate Entrepreneur Turning Scraps to Treasures
“I live through art. My worthiness, I’m building back up but at this age, I’ll be 65 in a couple of weeks, I have renewed strength, renewed hope.” Artistic expression has always been key to Sandra’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Paws for Peace Entrepreneur, Caryn Reitkopp
Empowered Women International sat down with Caryn Reitkopp, a recent graduate of EWI’s Entrepreneur Training for Success program and owner of “Paws for Peace.” Check out her interview below where she...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Nurturing Creativity with EWI Entrepreneurs, Tiffany and Breann
“Thinking in Cups” Tiffany Carter and Breann Whitcomb graduated from EWI’s Entrepreneur Training for Success program in Fall 2011. They co-own “Thinking in Cups”, which sells one of a kind...
View ArticleClik here to view.
An Inspiring Story with our Superstar, Sharmila
“No matter where you come from, you’re going to have these patches in your life that are going to be a struggle. But how do you overcome it? You do whatever it takes. Have that faith in yourself. That...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Synthia’s Home Party – A Perfect Day for a Perfect Event
On Saturday April 17th, one of our board members, Synthia Woodcock-Dang opened her home to welcome friends and acquaintances to introduce them to EWI. The home party was to include an artisan...
View ArticleClik here to view.
In Letter to the Editor, Good Things Happened on Spring2Action
The April 17 Spring2Action online philanthropic and giving event was a day filled with excitement, energy and dedication. The whole Alexandria community came together to raise money and left a lasting...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Louisiana Night at A Show Of Hands
Please join us on Friday evening June 7 from 6-9pm at A Show Of Hands, in Alexandria where EWI board member Hurricane Howie Feinstein will be performing Louisiana roots music on piano and accordion...
View Article
