AJC Her+Story: Entrepreneur Insights

From tarot cards to toys: SCAD grad rolls out products by licensing her art

Entrepreneur Andrea Furtick has licensed her Afro Goddess characters for a range of products.

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How Serena Williams went from winning Grand Slams to writing big checks

MADE IN GEORGIA

Becoming a mother ignites a passion for cooking that launched a business

GUEST COLUMNISTS

America at 250: Celebrate independence by remembering the ladies of Georgia

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She took over her dad’s construction firm and made it a key player in Atlanta

CARE packages in Germany. (Courtesy of CARE)

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CARE packages have fed the hungry abroad. Now some go to Atlanta’s needy.

CARE, which marks its 80th anniversary this week, has pivoted over the last several years to add a focus on domestic aid, including in its hometown of Atlanta.

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Behind the scenes of the Atlanta Dream, women also lead

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These are the four skills you need to be a leader, says a top Atlanta exec

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Southern Co. exec: A career doesn’t always follow a straight line

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Events

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2026 Wellness & Pearls Luncheon

June 5, 2026

11:30 AM

100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW , Atlanta, GA, 30313

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Wellness and Pearls is our signature annual fundraising event, bringing the mission of the Center for Black Women’s Wellness to life. This inspiring afternoon unites Metropolitan Atlanta’s community, civic, corporate, and philanthropic leaders for a luncheon filled with music, a panel discussion, networking, and impactful fundraising, all in support of a vital cause. Attendees will learn firsthand how CBWW’s programs and services are transforming the lives of women across our city. You will not want to miss this incredible opportunity to join us in making a lasting difference.

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