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Mar 1, 2021

In Honor of Equal Pay Day Let’s Talk Money 💵

No, really. Let’s talk. In honor of Equal Pay Day on March 24, I’m sharing my wage journey from my first job at 17 to CEO. Why? I’ve since learned I was underpaid throughout my career. Talking about money is power. …

Money

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In Honor of Equal Pay Day Let’s Talk Money 💵
In Honor of Equal Pay Day Let’s Talk Money 💵
Money

5 min read


Jan 24, 2021

How Each Chapter of my Life Led to Why I Built Dough

As a founder of a VC-backed, mission-driven company, I’m often asked my “Why”. The reality is I am a composite of many whys, shaped by every chapter of my life. Below are three chapters of life that led me to found Dough, a company focused on celebrating women-owned businesses with…

Startup

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How Each Chapter of my Life Led to Why I Built Dough
How Each Chapter of my Life Led to Why I Built Dough
Startup

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Jan 4, 2021

It’s 2021 and the only comments on an article about financial support for women entrepreneurs were about my boobs.

Did you hear? Dough was featured in Business Insider. As much as I want to celebrate an accomplishment I’m oh so proud of, it was paired with a powerful reminder. The article was being shared and toasted to on the New Year by my ever-supportive family, my cousin included, who…

Women Entrepreneurs

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The only comments on an article about financial support for women entrepreneurs were about my boobs.
The only comments on an article about financial support for women entrepreneurs were about my boobs.
Women Entrepreneurs

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Published in Dough

·Dec 3, 2019

Shop woman-owned this holiday season, directing your dollars in a meaningful way.

Snow is falling, hot chocolate in hand, and the Home Alone soundtrack on repeat. It’s official — the magic of the Holiday Season is upon us. Along with it our inboxes are overflowing with promotions from Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Let’s be real, it’s a retail…

Women Owned Business

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Shop woman-owned this holiday season, directing your dollars in a meaningful way.
Shop woman-owned this holiday season, directing your dollars in a meaningful way.
Women Owned Business

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Published in Dough

·Sep 13, 2019

Make Money Moves: Transparent Pay and Closing the Wage Gap

I first learned I was underpaid in a dimly lit dive bar near the office. As we drank our beers and shared nachos, the conversation turned to chat about salaries. I sat in shock as I overheard many of my peers made nearly double my salary. Up until that point…

Women

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Make Money Moves: Transparent Pay and Closing the Wage Gap.
Make Money Moves: Transparent Pay and Closing the Wage Gap.
Women

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Published in Dough

·Sep 12, 2019

Period products made by women to swap into your routine.

During the Playtex recall, I opened my linen closest to inspect my box of tampons, the brand I’ve been loyal to for 17 years. Sure enough, my stash was part of the recall. Call it a stroke of fate, or Marketing 101, I was soon targeted by a Lola ad…

Women Owned Business

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Period products made by women to swap into your routine.
Period products made by women to swap into your routine.
Women Owned Business

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Vanessa Bruce

Vanessa Bruce

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She/Her | CEO + Co-founder at Dough https://www.joindough.com/

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