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At the Takes Heart event at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Divya Gupta spoke with the women entrepreneurs about some of their biggest challenges: money and banks. Hear from many of the event attendees in her latest article in the Kansas City Star. The article discusses the significant barriers faced by women entrepreneurs in Kansas […]
Startland News turned the spotlight to our “Takes Heart: A Celebration of Women Entrepreneurs” event hosted in partnership by United WE, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and TakesHeart.org. The article highlights Wendy Doyle’s speech at the “Takes Heart: A Celebration of Women Entrepreneurs” event, where she discussed her mother’s influence in supporting women in business […]
The Takes Heart: Celebrating Women in Entrepreneurship event – held in partnership with United WE, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and TakesHeart.org – showcased women entrepreneurs alongside the Takes Heart artwork rallying community and action. The event underscored the importance of community support for women in business as United WE’s recent research study revealed the impact […]
Takes Heart officially launch as part of the 2024 Parade of Hearts at the kick-off party at the American Royal. The heart’s sponsor – Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation – hosted a booth spotlighting four Kansas City women-owned businesses alongside the theme of the artwork. Photos: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Learn more about the event and sponsorship in […]
Parade of Hearts 2024 kicked off on Saturday, April 13 – revealing 101 hearts, sponsors, and exciting activities for Kansas City visitors. Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation spotlighted their participation in a recent Currents article on their blog. Among the foundation’s sponsored hearts is “Takes Heart,” a five-by-five-foot fiberglass heart created by artist Laura Noll Crossley, celebrating […]
Up close, Takes Heart reflects the diverse facets of the entrepreneurial journey. Each tile – with unique shape, color, and texture – tells a story of perseverance, creativity, and resilience. Some tiles gleam with polished perfection, while others bear the marks of roughness and mistakes. Yet, it’s in this mosaic of experiences that the true […]
“Takes Heart” is more than just an artwork; it’s a symbol of empowerment, support, and celebration for women-owned businesses and women+ entrepreneurs in Kansas City. This interactive heart, created by artist Laura Crossley, serves as a beacon of inspiration and a catalyst for positive change within the local business community. Celebrating Women-Owned Businesses At its […]
In a world where consumer choices carry significant weight, the concept of conscious shopping has emerged as a powerful tool for driving positive change. By aligning our purchasing decisions with our values, we have the opportunity to support causes we care about, empower marginalized communities, and promote environmental sustainability. Let’s take a look at conscious […]
These phrases capture the essence of the Takes Heart project and the broader mission of empowering women+ entrepreneurs. Here’s how these themes resonate throughout this project: Women Supporting Women Women Empowering Women Women Uplifting Women These themes of women supporting, empowering, and uplifting each other are central to the ethos of “Takes Heart” and reflect […]
Takes Heart is an art and awareness project created by Laura Crossley. Through interactive, digitally connected artwork, Laura connects the community to women-owned businesses. New awareness of surrounding businesses and TakesHeart.org make it possible to support these businesses and alleviate the impact that the funding gap has on business growth for women entrepreneurs. The high […]
