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The BFD Moment
Celebrating and supporting women in business! Discover news, alerts, and announcements from female entrepreneurs making big moves in their industries.
10 September 2025 Grants That’ll Help You Cover Your *ss
Because protecting your peace means padding your business bank account, too. This month, we’re leaning all the way into AIC: Make Sure...
Sep 13 min read
Back to Bold: The Basics that Built Canva into a $40B Brand
100 rejections. One bold vision. Canva didn’t need growth hacks—it mastered the basics: value prop, audience, segmentation, and beachhead.
Aug 227 min read
Hot Cash, Cool Vibes: 9 August 2025 Grants Every Female Founder Should Chase
Discover 9 non-dilutive August 2025 grants for women entrepreneurs. Get funding tips, deadlines, and insider strategies to grow your business—no equity needed.
Aug 43 min read
Sun’s Out, Funds Out: 5 July Grants Female Founders Can Still Grab in 2025
Beat the summer rush—discover five cash grants closing this July, tailor-made for women-led startups. Fast facts, application hacks, zero equity given.
Jun 292 min read
The Snot-Sucker That Changed the Game (and Why Playing Nice Doesn’t Always Win)
Learn how Frida’s female founder redefined parenting products with raw honesty—and how you can apply her bold brand strategy to your business today.
May 124 min read
The Free Money You're Probably Ignoring
Your BFD MOMENT: 6 Grants for Women Entrepreneurs in 2025 Let’s talk about one of the most overlooked parts of building your business:...
May 52 min read
Mother's Day Gift Ideas for BFDs
The perfect gift ideas for the female founder in your life!
Apr 283 min read
BFD MOMENT: The Generosity of Female Founders (and What It Really Looks Like)
Learn how female founders like Janice Mondavi lead with mindful generosity—and how to become a BFD in your own business.
Mar 234 min read
BFD: Heather Hasson & Trina Spear—The Women Who Reinvented Scrubs and Made $700M Doing It
Want to know how two women disrupted a $10B industry and made history? Read their Built on YES BFD story.
Mar 113 min read
The BFDs Who Said YES: Meet the Erin Runs an Empire Team
Meet the women behind Built on YES-female founders who said YES to bold moves, smart teams, and game-changing business strategies.
Mar 34 min read
The Heart of Giving: Funding Innovation, Not just Fancy Dinners
The Heart of Your Why: The BFD of Giving Back There’s a moment in every entrepreneur’s journey when you realize—this isn’t just about...
Feb 124 min read
Kiah Duggins: A Light for Justice Gone Too Soon
A BFD MOMENT: In Memory of Kiah Duggins Photo Courtesy of Civil Rights Corp The world lost a remarkable advocate with the passing of Kiah...
Feb 33 min read
Off Season: Reinventing NFL WAG Style & Sports Fashion
Kristin Juszczyk + Emma Grede = NFL WAG Style That's a BFD Two BFDs you should know:Â Kristin Juszczyk, the powerhouse behind the...
Jan 103 min read
Vision Boards: The BFD Moment for Female Founders to Manifest Success
Learn actionable steps to create your own vision board and set bold business goals with Built on YES.
Jan 63 min read
Gift Ideas for BFDs: The Ultimate 2024 Guide for Female Founders
The perfect gift ideas for the female founder in your life!
Dec 8, 20243 min read
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