CNN 5 Things 5 Good Things: One Mom Turned Her Struggle Into a Movement
Mar 8, 2025
Celebrate stories of women changing the world! Discover how Pumpspotting connects breastfeeding moms, and learn about women thriving in the African art market. Explore Indigenous women's efforts in salmon conservation and hear about a network tackling the gender gap in venture capital. Finally, dive into the impact of female athletes paving the way for future generations in sports. These inspiring tales highlight resilience, creativity, and leadership across various fields!
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PumpSpotting and the Boob Bus
- Amy Van Haren, struggling with postpartum isolation, found support in a text from her sister.
- This inspired her to co-found PumpSpotting, an app connecting mothers, and later "Barb the Boob Bus", a mobile support unit.
Women Outperform Men in African Art Market
- Women artists are outperforming men in the African art market, achieving sales parity.
- This reflects a broader trend of diversification and recognition of women artists.
Chief for the Salmon
- Chief Kelleen Sisk leads the Winnemum Wintu tribe's fight to preserve their river and salmon population.
- They achieved a historic agreement to restore salmon, vital for their ecosystem and cultural heritage.