Crimes, Clues and Women Who Mean Business

Debra Michals may binge true crime shows and dream of being a private investigator in her next life, but in this one, she’s an associate professor, historian, and author uncovering mysteries of a different kind: the untold stories of women in business.

A former journalist who wrote about women entrepreneurs breaking barriers, Debra turned her curiosity into a book after asking: Where did all these women business owners come from, and why was entrepreneurship such a powerful path for them?

In this episode, Debra takes us on a fascinating journey through the 20th century, from women starting businesses to stave off poverty to the rise of NAWBO in 1975 as the unified voice of women entrepreneurs. 

Debra’s book, She’s the Boss: The Rise of Women’s Entrepreneurship Since World War II is available on Amazon here. 

To learn more about NAWBO, visit: https://nawbo.org