There is a lot of terrible news out there, but sometimes, there is also good news. And today, it’s that the Cartier Women’s Initiative has announced its 2025 class of entrepreneurs, granting funding and mentorship to women-based initiatives. Since its inception in 2006, the jewelry brand has invested more than $12.2 million to support 330 women-owned businesses across 66 countries.

On May 22 at the World Exposition in Osaka, Japan, Cartier honored nine women — Tracy O’Rourke, Kresse Wesling, Kristin Kagetsu, Caitlin Dolkart, Namita Banka, Yvette Ishimwe, Rama Kayyali, Mariam Torosyan, and Jackie Stenson — who will each receive a $100,000 grant. Below are some of the awardees leading fashion and women-focused ventures.

Kresse Wesling: Wesling’s brand, Elvis & Kresse , transforms indust

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