Meet the Founder.

From reinvention to impact — Rae McElroy turned her pivot into a platform, building what she once searched for. She didn’t follow a path — she created one.

A Note from Rae

"I built HSJ for the woman who doesn’t wait for permission. For the founder in her first pitch deck season. For the mom who wants to rebuild from scratch. For the pivoters who keep showing up. Every feature, every issue, and every story we tell is a declaration: we belong here, and we’re building something that lasts."

— Founder & Publisher, HSJ

Behind The Mission

  • 🎓 Panelist for UC Berkeley’s Entrepreneurship Capstone, —proof that community-centered leadership scales.

  • 🤝Celebrating Year 4 of Nasdaq’s Milestone Circles in community with Circle Sisters—turning connection into opportunity.

  • 🏦 Breaking down business banking basics with local partners—because access to capital starts with understanding how money moves.

  • 💸 In 2023, we awarded our very first $500 grant to a rising woman entrepreneur—because belief and backing go hand in hand.

Milestones That Matter

  • 🌱 2020 — Incorporated Henry Society Journal

  • 🎓 2021 — Graduated from eCornell Women's Entrepreneurship Program

  • 🌉 2022 — Completed SF Dream Keeper Initiative

  • 💸 2023 — Gave away our first $500 grant

  • 🌐 2023 — Completed Nasdaq Entrepreneur Center Milestone Circles

  • ®️ 2024 — HSJ officially trademarked

  • 🏛️ 2024 — Secured first 2-year government contract with City of San Francisco

  • 🧭 2024 — Became a Cornerstone Mentor & Ambassador with Nasdaq

  • 🎤 2025 — First speaking engagement with Diablo Valley College business program (via ESO partner)

  • 🏆 Coming December 2025 — Launch of The Henry Awards

Let’s Build the Future, Together

📝Apply to Be Featured

Get your story told inside Henry Society Journal. Whether you're building a brand, launching your next offer, or pivoting into something new — visibility matters. Apply to be featured and let us amplify your impact.

🤝Work With Rae

From brand storytelling to digital strategy and community building — Rae partners with founders, nonprofits, and agencies ready to turn purpose into power. Explore speaking, consulting, or project-based collaborations.

📰 Explore the Journal

Dive into past issues of HSJ and discover stories, resources, and ideas from real women doing extraordinary things. Each edition is curated to inspire your next move.