Bee Shapiro
Founder
Insights
Notice anything different around here?
Lior Goldenberg, design lead for AWIE, shares a behind-the-scenes look at the design process for the site's bold new look and direction.
Interview
In her own words: Jen Pressley, CMO of Leesa Sleep
She may be the CMO of mattress brand Leesa Sleep, but that doesn't mean she has time for shut eye. Find out about her foray into entrepreneurship, and why she thinks that doing good is good for business.
eCommerce tips
See what you missed at the last AWIE Online
Missed our recent online event? Then you missed out on a ton of amazing women from Meta, Stix, Shopify, and more talking about 2023 eCommerce predictions, how to get ahead of the trends, the innovation gap in product design, and more. Watch the recording for all of the insights.
Meet the 2022 Honorees
For every nomination,
Yotpo donates $5 to Girls Inc.
AWIE is all about honoring the women leaders of today, and Girls Inc. is all about empowering the ones of tomorrow. That’s why we’re proud to support their mission to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. So keep the nominations coming!
Amazing Women nominated
$
Raised for Girls Inc.
Make amazing connections
Become a part of the AWIE Slack Community. Find your next job or new hire, ask for advice, share expertise, and connect with amazing women just like you!
advice
6
Cynthia P.
“What BI tools are you using? Would love some recs.”
recommendations
12
Alicia G.
“I have a great UK photographer if anyone has any upcoming events!”
news
22
Joni T.
“Really interesting article about women founders in eCommerce. Check it out!”
jobs
18
Molly K.
“We’re hiring for a bunch of roles in marketing. Please share with your networks!”
introductions
11
Kate B.
“I’m Kate, an eCommerce marketing consultant. I’d love to connect with other AWIEs in NYC.”
social
17
Adina G.
“I’m looking for an organic way to grow my IG. Any ideas?”
events
13
Marissa R.
“Hey everyone! We’re hosting a happy hour for people who work in eCommerce. Join us!”
inspiration
6
Becky S.
“We're focusing on DEI and would love some examples from other businesses.”
resources
28
Tammy W.
“Check out this report about wage equality. It’s super interesting.”
AWIEs are
making news
Monique Lewis from Goodie Girl, SkinnyMe Tea’s Gretta van Riel, and Joanna Griffiths of Knix faced down financial uncertainty to build multi-million dollar brands. Get inspired by their successes and failures, and what they learned along their journey to founding thriving eCommerce brands.
These high-end fashion and accessories brands were all founded by women, and were selected by Cara Oppenheimer and Cary Fortin of goodbye, an online shopping engine for small eCommerce businesses. See why they love Labucq, Proclaim, Nomadic Friends, and more.
Why you shouldn’t skip those networking events: The founders of TheWMarketplace, an eCommerce platform promoting women’s businesses secured 1.9 million after attending an invitation-only dinner for women and meeting retail veterans eager to invest in their business.
Meet Somdutta Singh, the founder of Assiduus Global Inc — an AI-powered cross-border eCommerce accelerator dedicated to end-to-end distribution and supply chain management. She offers lessons and advice for women looking to break through tech’s glass ceiling.
After being diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoing chemotherapy, Dianne Austin began losing her hair from the treatment. And when she couldn’t find an afro-textured wig that resembled her natural hair, an eCommerce business was born, to help other women fighting the same battle.