Forbes 50 Over 50 list should inspire young women

Sprinkles taps into emotion, innovation to grow brand | Forbes 50 Over 50 list should inspire young women | French Gates, Scott leading philanthropic shift Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( August 7, 2024 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Women and Innovation in the Workforce [] [Sprinkles taps into emotion, innovation to grow brand]( Sprinkles Chief Marketing Officer Michelle Wong says constant innovation, elevating the customer's experience and appealing to their emotions through their senses are key to growing the women-led brand and remaining top of mind in a trend-driven culture. "When I tell people I work at Sprinkles, the first thing I get is a story about what Sprinkles means to them ... and the first time they had it. Holding that emotional base is such a privilege. And I think for us, it's about making sure that we continue to nurture that and be a part of our guests' lives in that meaningful way," Wong says. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (8/6) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Forbes 50 Over 50 list should inspire young women]( The fourth annual Forbes list of 50 women over 50 making waves in the US celebrates "groundbreakers in biotech, education, retail, architecture and beyond," writes journalist Mika Brzezinski, founder of Know Your Value. "I created the 50 Over 50 list in part for women who are in their 20s and 30s, to prove to them they will have more opportunity and more time than they ever imagined. To show them that it's okay to take your time, to make mistakes, to be comfortable pressing reset, pivot careers, and yes, start over," Brzezinski writes. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (8/1) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [French Gates, Scott leading philanthropic shift]( As women are projected to control $30 trillion in personal wealth in the next decade, philanthropic giving will shift, with women like Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott leading by example through significant, strategic donations. Recent research from Philanthropy Together highlights the impact of giving circles, which have contributed over $3.1 billion to social causes, predominantly led by women, which points to a future of philanthropy that is more collaborative and inclusive. Full Story: [Fortune (tiered subscription model)]( (8/5) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Seeing her team succeed is the reward for this exec]( The most rewarding part of the job for Adrienne Chance, the senior vice president of communications and executive director for the SpartanNash Foundation, is seeing her team members succeed and build their confidence, which reminds her to "embrace the difficulties" and stay committed. "Be the kind of person who gets things done. Push through objections and roadblocks with determination," Chance says. Full Story: [Ragan]( (7/31) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [Effortlessly Elevate Your Menu]( SupHerb Farms' on-trend and globally inspired, ready-to-use culinary ingredients can help you execute LTOs and upgrade everyday dishes with the flick of a wrist—just scoop, drizzle or pour. [Get Inspired. 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(Naomi Baker/Getty Images) When Simone Biles beat out her US teammate Sunisa Lee in the all-around for the gold medal last week, Biles invited Lee to hold up the American flag with her, demonstrating the leadership qualities of sharing the spotlight and applauding your teammate's success, writes columnist Jason Aten. Biles modeled the behavior she wanted to see in her team, says Jennifer Dulski, CEO and Founder of Rising Team, and showed outstanding leadership when she put her mental health first in 2021 and pulled out of most of the Tokyo Olympics, then ignored critics who questioned her decision. Full Story: [Inc. (tiered subscription model)]( (8/1), [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (8/1) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Industry News & Trends [] [Italian culinary icon Lorenza de' Medici passes away at 97]( Lorenza de' Medici, who passed away at 97, was instrumental in transforming the global perception of Italian cuisine as a direct descendant of the Medici family. 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