Woman-led Stories

Transforming a toxic startup can’t happen overnight, but don’t let intimidation kill your culture

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Jennifer Libby is a district manager with human resources provider Insperity’s Kansas City office. Click here to read more from this contributor. Nobody likes a toxic workplace. But if everyone from workers to C-suite executives agrees, why does the toxicity continue to persist…

Global flavors layer together as 200+ chefs serve up their best dishes for KC Restaurant Week

Kansas City Restaurant Week serves as a sampler for curious diners to satisfy their taste buds with an array of delightful dishes — and chefs from more than 200 local eateries showing off their culinary creativity and most visual see-food specialties, said Andrew Fontes.  “It’s a great opportunity to go outside your comfort zone and…

Four KC-area startups tapped for custom accelerator targeting diverse range of Kansas entrepreneurs

Only a handful of Kansas City startups — three of which hail from Johnson County — are among 21 companies selected for a Wichita-based accelerator designed for growth-minded startups in the thick of their product-market fit and customer-acquisition journeys. The NXTSTAGE Customer Traction Cohort is designed to help early-stage companies break through barriers to generate revenue…

Just funded: Digital Sandbox KC ‘fuels innovation’ for five emerging tech startups

Scaling past the proof-of-concept stage is key for young startups, so making them fundable by the time their product is built can mean the difference between success and stagnation, said Jill Meyer, announcing the latest round of companies backed by Digital Sandbox KC. The five startups receiving up to $20,000 each include ventures focused on…

Organized mess or inbox in distress? What your email says about the vibe at work (Holistic Hustle)

Kharissa Parker is a news producer, writer, certified health coach, and columnist for Startland News. For more of her self-care tips on how to keep your cup full, visit kparker.co. Editor’s note: This commentary on awareness of space — and how it reflects the vibe necessary to succeed at work — continues Parker’s series on…