https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/ en-us https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/5fcdfc4952f4a0c04ae0ff4b/400x0.jpg?cropX1=0&cropX2=1080&cropY1=0&cropY2=1080 https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/ Maggie McGrath's stories. Copyright 2025 Forbes Media LLC https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2025/01/23/50-over-50-global-2025/ The Forbes' 50 Over 50 Global List 2025 highlights women 50 and over who are making an impact across a wide range of industries ranging from finance to fashion. Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/ content_678fe4eef1f2410b30e952b4 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:00:06 -0500 2025-01-24T09:52:21-05:00 The Forbes' 50 Over 50 Global List 2025 highlights women 50 and over who are making an impact across a wide range of industries ranging from finance to fashion. 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Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/ content_678ad0f5a92de80d079bf2b1 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:30:04 -0500 2025-01-24T11:41:48-05:00 Welcome to this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. getty ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Leadership /leadership ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Coronavirus coronavirus Editors' Pick editors-pick Newsletter newsletter leadership premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2024/12/13/these-are-the-worlds-100-most-powerful-women-plus-how-to-let-go-of-your-need-for-approval/ Welcome to this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/ content_675cad24487ea156592ca6b1 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:59:08 -0500 2024-12-19T07:15:27-05:00 Welcome to this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. Getty Images ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Leadership /leadership ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Editors' Pick editors-pick Coronavirus coronavirus leadership premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2024/12/11/power-rising-these-are-the-women-to-watch-in-2025/ From New Zealand MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke to entrepreneurial celebs like Selena Gomez, these are the women entering 2025 with momentum. Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/ content_67507a603994fa3ee2d9f516 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2024-12-11T10:29:14-05:00 From New Zealand MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke to entrepreneurial celebs like Selena Gomez, these are the women entering 2025 with momentum. Hero Image ILLUSTRATION BY JAYA NICELY FOR FORBES Hero Image Mobile ILLUSTRATION BY JAYA NICELY FOR FORBES ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Leadership /leadership ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Editors' Pick editors-pick leadership premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2024/12/11/why-caitlin-clark-is-one-of-the-worlds-100-most-powerful-women-in-2024/ The Indiana Fever rookie lit the match that set women’s sports on fire this year—including a $2 billion media rights deal for the WNBA, gender parity in the Olympics, and record-breaking viewership for professional women’s soccer. Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/ content_67507a378db87c7047bc22d4 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2024-12-11T17:04:31-05:00 The Indiana Fever rookie lit the match that set women’s sports on fire this year—including a $2 billion media rights deal for the WNBA, gender parity in the Olympics, and record-breaking viewership for professional women’s soccer. Hero Image ILLUSTRATION BY JAYA NICELY FOR FORBES ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Leadership /leadership ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney Editors' Pick editors-pick leadership premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2024/12/11/how-the-women-on-the-forbes-power-list-defined-2024/ From philanthropist Melinda French Gates to Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum, the world’s 100 most powerful women command a collective $33 trillion in economic power and influence more than 1 billion people. Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/ content_6758629e31e1a2572daa2ff2 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2024-12-18T13:44:35-05:00 From philanthropist Melinda French Gates to Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum, the world’s 100 most powerful women command a collective $33 trillion in economic power and influence more than 1 billion people. Hero Image Illustration by Jaya Nicely for Forbes ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Leadership /leadership ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Daily Cover daily-cover Editors' Pick editors-pick leadership premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2024/12/06/inside-alex-coopers-125-million-deal-to-grow-her-multimedia-empire-plus-the-post-election-mental-health-struggle-affecting-women/ Welcome to this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/ content_6753818a13cd9f605767d119 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:08:48 -0500 2024-12-19T07:12:53-05:00 Welcome to this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. CODY PICKENS FOR FORBES ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Leadership /leadership ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Editors' Pick editors-pick Coronavirus coronavirus leadership premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2024/12/03/30-under-30-hollywood--entertainment-2025-kathryn-newton-wesley-wang-and-marcello-hernandez-are-thriving-going-into-25/ The young entertainers shaping the future of Hollywood across film, tv, comedy, theater and more. Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/ content_673caf0a65e4976a87ca6323 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2024-12-03T07:56:20-05:00 The young entertainers shaping the future of Hollywood across film, tv, comedy, theater and more. Hero Image Jamel Toppin for Forbes ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Leadership /leadership ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Editors' Pick editors-pick leadership 30under30 premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2024/11/22/michele-kangs-30-million-gift-to-us-soccer-plus-what-you-need-to-know-about-hushed-holidays/ Welcome to this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/ content_6740eff892161177aff3b072 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:12:24 -0500 2024-11-26T03:54:41-05:00 Welcome to this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. ILLUSTRATION BY VIKTOR MILLER GAUSA FOR FORBES. ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Leadership /leadership ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Editors' Pick editors-pick Coronavirus coronavirus leadership premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2024/11/15/this-female-founded-ai-unicorn-wants-to-become-a-superapp-for-businesses-plus-are-you-taking-work-too-personally/ Welcome to this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/ content_673785292ed5564c5f365e30 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:41:50 -0500 2024-11-18T03:29:20-05:00 Welcome to this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. courtesy Writer ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Leadership /leadership ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Editors' Pick editors-pick Coronavirus coronavirus leadership premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2024/11/08/what-kamala-harris-loss-says-about-female-leadership-plus-asias-most-powerful-businesswomen-in-2024/ Welcome to this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/ content_672e90c8220c40655070521f Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:36:33 -0500 2024-11-11T03:39:32-05:00 Welcome to this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. ForbesAsia ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Leadership /leadership ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Editors' Pick editors-pick Coronavirus coronavirus leadership premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2024/11/05/why-kamala-harris-never-leaned-in-to-the-battle-of-the-sexes-election/ Despite the Dobbs decision and a vast gender gap in the polling, the Vice President may shatter the ultimate glass ceiling by largely ignoring identity politics. Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/ content_672a53dbe9f7092b4726972f Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:36:26 -0500 2024-11-06T02:58:19-05:00 Despite the Dobbs decision and a vast gender gap in the polling, the Vice President may shatter the ultimate glass ceiling by largely ignoring identity politics. AFP via Getty Images ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Leadership /leadership ForbesWomen /forbeswomen leadership premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestv/2024/11/05/inside-the-overlooked-history-of-election-cakes-and-the-women-who-made-them/ The baking of “Election Cakes” is a tradition that has roots in Colonial America. But as food scholar KC Hysmith told ForbesWomen editor Maggie McGrath, what started as a practical way to feed a lot of people was a way for women to get involved in politics well before they had the right to vote. Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/ content_672a20fae9f7092b47269722 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:57:05 -0500 2024-11-06T02:58:17-05:00 The baking of “Election Cakes” is a tradition that has roots in Colonial America. But as food scholar KC Hysmith told ForbesWomen editor Maggie McGrath, what started as a practical way to feed a lot of people was a way for women to get involved in politics well before they had the right to vote. Business /business Business /business Leadership /leadership ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Food & Drink /food-drink premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2024/11/01/women-are-driving-early-voting-trends-plus-four-signs-you-need-rest/ Welcome to this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/ content_6724f6caba5d68012aa2bf96 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:51:44 -0400 2024-11-04T02:47:19-05:00 Welcome to this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Leadership /leadership ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Editors' Pick editors-pick Coronavirus coronavirus leadership premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2024/10/25/how-u30-alum-katie-fang-used-an-unsolicited-term-sheet-to-snag-an-80-million-series-b-plus-manage-election-anxiety/ Welcome to this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/ content_671b9697f902f21c6a81694c Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:12:58 -0400 2024-10-29T12:38:54-04:00 Welcome to this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. courtesy of Katie Fang ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Leadership /leadership ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Editors' Pick editors-pick Coronavirus coronavirus leadership premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2024/01/25/why-well-see-more-female-unicorn-founders-over-next-decade-plus-how-playing-poker-helps-your-career/ Welcome to the ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. Sign up today! Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/ content_65b29c15e67cf60a14db959a Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:58:39 -0500 2024-11-07T09:42:58-05:00 Welcome to the ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. Sign up today! Marlena Sloss/Bloomberg ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Leadership /leadership ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Editors' Pick editors-pick Coronavirus coronavirus Newsletter newsletter leadership premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2024/01/19/why-first-lady-jill-biden-wants-to-boost-investments-in-womens-health-plus-make-time-for-financial-self-care/ Welcome to the ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. Sign up today! Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/ content_65aa898ed805727b6e200c96 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:00:16 -0500 2024-11-08T14:21:27-05:00 Welcome to the ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. Sign up today! ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Leadership /leadership ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Editors' Pick editors-pick Coronavirus coronavirus Newsletter newsletter leadership premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2023/12/27/the-best-forbeswomen-stories-of-2023/ From the self-made founders shattering gender stereotypes to the pioneers whose work is paving the way for the next generation of leaders, these are the standout ForbesWomen stories of the year. Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/ content_65820e6ed43d0905144c85a6 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 06:30:00 -0500 2024-11-07T09:43:15-05:00 From the self-made founders shattering gender stereotypes to the pioneers whose work is paving the way for the next generation of leaders, these are the standout ForbesWomen stories of the year. AGENCY PEOPLE IMAGE/SIPA/NEWSCOM ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Leadership /leadership ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Editors' Pick editors-pick leadership premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2020/09/19/how-the-worlds-most-powerful-women-are-reacting-to-the-death-of-justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg/ Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday at the age of 87, believed in giving credit to the women on whose shoulders we stand. Here's how Melinda Gates, Tina Tchen, Oprah and other powerful women are remembering this champion for gender equality. Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/ content_5f60e76dcdd06200063c39ae Sat, 19 Sep 2020 11:08:26 -0400 2024-12-19T07:17:40-05:00 Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday at the age of 87, believed in giving credit to the women on whose shoulders we stand. Here's how Melinda Gates, Tina Tchen, Oprah and other powerful women are remembering this champion for gender equality. The Washington Post via Getty Images ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Leadership /leadership ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Editors' Pick editors-pick Breaking breaking-news leadership standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2016/10/12/embattled-wells-fargo-ceo-john-stumpf-is-retiring-effective-immediately/ Less than a month after Senator Elizabeth Warren called for his head, embattled Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf is out. Wells Fargo announced Wednesday evening that Stumpf is retiring, effective immediately. Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff Maggie McGrath, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/ content_57fea59264aaf93de4c21238 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 17:15:00 -0400 2024-12-19T07:15:27-05:00 Less than a month after Senator Elizabeth Warren called for his head, embattled Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf is out. Wells Fargo announced Wednesday evening that Stumpf is retiring, effective immediately. NYSE:WFC Editors' Pick editors-pick investing standard