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1 month ago | 
forbes.com | Megan Bruneau
In 2013, while food corporations were pouring millions into marketing campaigns, Peter Rahal was in his parents’ basement with just $10,000, three ingredients, and an insight that would disrupt a billion-dollar industry. Just four years later, he sold RXBAR to Kellogg’s for $600 million. What few knew was that Rahal had spent his early school years in special education classes, struggling with a system that—back in the ‘90s—wasn’t prepared to support and understand dyslexic children.
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1 month ago | 
forbes.com | Megan Bruneau
When founders recount building multimillion-dollar companies, they typically credit strategic vision, relentless persistence, or innovative thinking. But for The NOW Massage cofounder Gara Post, whose wellness concept has expanded to seventy-seven locations nationwide, therapy was her individualized boardroom.
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2 months ago | 
forbes.com | Megan Bruneau
Fourteen-year-old Grace walks miles under the scorching sun, her shoulders straining under the weight of a jerrycan almost half as heavy as she is. The water she’s collecting is visibly contaminated—murky and teeming with bacteria. It’s likely making them sick, but her family has no alternative. This is her reality for hours each day, 365 days a year—time that should be spent in school is consumed by this grueling task, essential for her family's survival.
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2 months ago | 
forbes.com | Megan Bruneau
We’ve all been there. That moment when your boss or partner gives you that feedback you don’t want to hear. You become defensive—a Hail Mary attempt to dodge the shame that’s suddenly taken up residence in your chest. Because deep down, you know what you're being told is the uncomfortable truth. Despite others’ input being essential for personal and professional growth, few of us are taught how to navigate difficult conversations effectively.
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Mar 26, 2025 | 
forbes.com | Megan Bruneau
More than three million Americans died in 2024, each leaving an average of five loved ones behind. The result? Fifteen million newly bereaved individuals, each struggling to fulfill their daily responsibilities alongside their grief and diminished capacity.
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Mar 3, 2025 | 
forbes.es | Harry Kraemer |Megan Bruneau |Joaquín Torreblanca
¿El miedo a volverse obsoleto le quita el sueño? No está solo. El FOBO (miedo a volverse obsoleto) es la ansiedad en el lugar de trabajo que se apodera de los empleados que temen que la IA, la automatización y las expectativas laborales cambiantes superen sus habilidades. Una encuesta de Gallup descubrió que los empleados temen cada vez más que sus roles se vuelvan irrelevantes debido a la tecnología, y muchos no están seguros de cómo prepararse para el cambio.
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Feb 27, 2025 | 
forbes.com | Megan Bruneau
In this three-part series honoring Black History Month, I’m speaking with a group of Black female business leaders about how they’re thriving in a society that hasn’t traditionally supported their success. This installment explores the power of authenticity in business. You can also read the previous articles on overcoming obstacles and uplifting others. Many business leaders–especially women–feel pressure to present a polished, curated version of themselves at all times.
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Feb 23, 2025 | 
forbes.com | Megan Bruneau
In this three-part series honoring Black History Month, I’m speaking with a group of Black female business leaders about how they’re thriving in a society that hasn’t traditionally supported their success. The first installment explored the mindsets that have helped them overcome obstacles, while this article highlights a surprising growth secret that many share. Stay tuned for the final article in the series, coming soon.
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Feb 16, 2025 | 
forbes.com | Megan Bruneau
In this three-part series honoring Black History Month, I’m speaking with a group of Black female business leaders about how they’re thriving in a society that often doesn’t support their success. This first installment explores the mindsets that have helped them overcome obstacles. Over the next two weeks, stay tuned for the remaining articles in the series. From securing funding to navigating systemic bias, Black entrepreneurs encounter hurdles that can make success feel out of reach.
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Feb 12, 2025 | 
forbes.es | Harry Kraemer |Megan Bruneau |Jodie Cook |Sally Percy
Se podría decir que es la transición profesional más difícil en el mundo de los negocios: pasar de ser un colaborador individual a liderar un equipo. De repente, todo cambia. Veamos por qué este salto al liderazgo es tan desafiante. Cuando estabas en la escuela, aunque pudieras haber sido uno de los 30 estudiantes de una clase y se esperaba que colaboraras con los demás, realmente querías estar entre los mejores, entre el 5% o incluso el 1%.
