Early childhood development is the passion of Ilene Rosenthal with Footsteps2Brilliance, where she is changing the lives of families and communities with reading skills and financial literacy. The EOP section in this issue salutes these women who are building their businesses and creating legacies, and many others who are also working on technology with AI applications to support business and life. In the first quarter of 2027, the Enterprising Women Foundation’s EOP program will publish a Women Entrepreneurs and Philanthropy Legacy Report that will be the first of its kind. This could not happen without the amazing women’s business organization partners and some 25 EOP leaders who have stepped up to make it happen. We will celebrate with hundreds of entrepreneurs who have scaled their business and give back. The report will highlight the scale, innovation, leadership, philanthropy, and economic impact of iconic women entrepreneurs and philanthropists. It will include profiles of 100+ women entrepreneurs with $50 million + in annual revenues and 30+ philanthropists sharing their legacies of giving, as well as providing meaningful data, insights, and inspiration to accelerate those who scale and give back. The report will include valuable data and resources. Women are not just creating wealth— they are redirecting it toward purpose, philanthropy, and legacy. This is the convergence of entrepreneurial wealth and purpose. Be grateful every day As women entrepreneurs, we place support for our families first and always make them our priority. We build broader support systems and endorse spirituality. Maya Angelou reminded leaders to live with passion and compassion. Ruth Bader Ginsburg called people to stand up for what they believe in and bring others with them. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf encouraged us to dream big enough to feel bold. Oprah Winfrey urges people to focus energy on what inspires them. Amanda Gorman reminds us to see the light. EDIE FRASER is national chair of the Enterprising Women Foundation and co-chair with Sharon Reynolds of Entrepreneurs of Purpose (EOP), an initiative of the Enterprising Women Foundation. The recipient of more than 100 major awards, Edie has been inducted into the Enterprising Women Hall of Fame and is a long-time member of the magazine’s advisory board. Learn more at www.enterprising womenfoundation.org. MONICA SMILEY President & Founder Enterprising Women Foundation YEAR-ROUND BUSINESS GROWTH Access to EOP Monthly Scale Up calls led by EOP chairs and leaders --sharing best practices, innovation and impact working groups in areas like measurement, storytelling, and accelerating your business. WAYS TO LEAD Serve on EOP Committees that meet monthly to advance programming, impact, strategic partnerships and member growth. Engage in mentoring and “pay it forward” initiatives connected to Enterprising Women Foundation programs MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS Invitation to the signature EOP experience at the Annual Enterprising Women Conference, including the exclusive EOP Retreat. Additional curated gatherings throughout the year to deepen relationships, celebrate impact, and advance new initiatives. ONBOARDING & VISIBILITY Personalized EOP onboarding to align around your growth, community and legacy goals. Feature as an EOP Leader: your bio, photo on the Enterprising Women Foundation/EOP platforms and in Enterprising Women magazine. enterprisingwomenfoundation.org/entrepreneurs-of-purpose entrepreneursofpurpose THE EOP ADVANTAGE Entrepreneurs of Purpose (EOP), a legacy program of the Enterprising Women Foundation, is a national leadership program of women business owners dedicated to scaling purpose-driven businesses while creating measurable social and economic impact. EOP brings together women who lead with purpose and are ready for their next level of growth. Through leadership development, peer-to-peer networks, major events, and highvisibility communications, we help you turn bold ideas into action and impact. EDIE FRASER EOP Co-Chair National Chair, Enterprising Women Foundation SHARON REYNOLDS EOP Co-Chair CEO, DevMar Manufacturing WHO WE ARE WHY EOP, WHY NOW ENTREPRENEURS OF PURPOSE enterprising Women 71
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