On National Women’s Equality Day 2025, sheatwork looks at empowering women entrepreneurs for a fairer future
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Every year on August 26, the United States observes National Women’s Equality Day, marking the anniversary of the 1920 certification of the Nineteenth Amendment that granted women the right to vote. While the day honours the hard-fought battles of the suffrage movement, it also serves as a reminder that equality is not a destination…it’s an ongoing practice. True equality lives in our everyday actions: how we vote, how we lead, how we invest, and how we create opportunities for the next generation.
This year’s theme, “For All Women and Girls: Equality. Rights. Empowerment”, makes the connection clear – women’s equality cannot stop at political rights. It must extend into boardrooms, classrooms, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. And this is where women entrepreneurs are leading the charge.
According to a recent Wells Fargo report, women-owned businesses are growing faster than those owned by men. Yet, challenges remain. Women continue to face barriers in raising capital, and despite the rapid growth of Black women-owned firms post-2020, momentum has slowed. But progress is visible – digital platforms, educational resources, and supportive networks are giving women new tools to thrive.
Not Just History – Her Future: Why Women Entrepreneurs Hold the Key to Equality
Perhaps most inspiring is the rise of younger women entrepreneurs. From teenage designers selling fashion lines online to girls launching eco-friendly startups, today’s generation is proving that ambition has no age limit. Their courage reflects a legacy of women who refused to be sidelined, showing that equality and entrepreneurship go hand in hand.
Why does this matter? Because entrepreneurship is more than just starting a business – it’s about confidence, leadership & independence. When girls are encouraged to pursue entrepreneurship early, they learn to take risks, solve problems, and create value for their communities. Mentorship, funding programs, and inclusive education can help dismantle barriers that still prevent too many women from reaching their full potential.
So, on National Women’s Equality Day, we honour not only the suffragists of 1920 but also the women entrepreneurs of today who are pushing boundaries, breaking stereotypes, and redefining success. The future of business is brighter when women – of all ages, backgrounds, and dreams – are given the chance to shine.
Equality is not just a historic achievement. It is today’s unfinished business, and women entrepreneurs are showing us the way forward.
Avtar Madan
Shree Lahiri
Himanshu
