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We've interviewed hundreds of successful women entrepreneurs about their small business journeys and what they learned along the way. Read the stories of inspiring startup founders, mid-stage strivers and established business leaders. Learn from the experiences of women business owners of every age working in every industry, from around the world. Discover the many paths women are taking to build great companies, break through barriers and cultivate economic and social good. Get ready! These everyday role models may well inspire you to start your own business, or give you killer ideas for growing the one you have. You may even feel inspired to share your startup story with us.
Helping Women Feel Beautiful, Inside and Out
Takia Ross, owner of Baltimore makeup studio Accessmatized, is bringing positivity to everyone from blushing brides and struggling students to stressed-out mothers — with help from the perfect shade of lipstick.
How a Teenager Turned Doodles into a Million-Dollar Business
At age 16, Juliette Brindak started a popular tween website. Then she learned the hard way that there are ups and downs not just to growing up but also to growing a business.
Hong Kong Dispatch: Maura Thompson is Helping Women Love This City
An American who moved to Hong Kong with her family tells us about creating a media platform to help women like her make the most of city life.
Singapore Dispatch: Anna Gong, the Turnaround Girl
The CEO of tech startup Perx talks about turning around the company by revamping its business model for a changed marketplace.
A Former Hairstylist Brings Hope to Senior Dogs
Sherri Franklin, inspired by her affection for senior dogs, created a San Francisco organization called Muttville that has rescued thousands of them.
A Surprising Path Out of Domestic Abuse: Entrepreneurship
For some women who have suffered physical, emotional and financial abuse by their partners, entrepreneurship offers an effective path to economic independence, safety and healing.
Hong Kong Dispatch: Ryanne Lai Is Democratizing Legal Services
The Hong Kong native tells us about her pursuit of entrepreneurship, her plans to use tech to transform Asia’s legal industry and what it’s like being a female entrepreneur in this global business capital.
A Beauty Queen’s Platform Becomes a Nonprofit That Stands Against Domestic Abuse
Former pageant winner Lovern Gordon launched Love Life Now to unite communities against domestic violence and break down the isolation that survivors like her have experienced — and that allows abuse to persist.
A Mother’s Creation for Her Kid Launches a Multi-Million Dollar Business
Aviva Weiss, founder of kids’ therapeutic toys and tools purveyor Fun and Function, helps children with special needs through research-inspired, parent-approved products.
Hong Kong Dispatch: Meet Karen Farzam, Startup Advocate
The founder of WHub, a resources portal for entrepreneurs, talks about starting up in Hong Kong and making a big career switch from corporate finance to entrepreneurship.
Using Talk and Technology to End Harassment
Hollaback!, a women-run nonprofit, empowers people who have been subjected to harassment, whether in the street or on the internet, by letting them steer the conversation and drive change.
Singapore Dispatch: Pocket Sun Is Knocking Down Doors
The 25-year-old Chinese founder of online community SoGal and fund SoGal Ventures tells us about starting up in Singapore, and offers candid advice to other women looking to start businesses.
An Enterprising Woman Makes Bringing Books To The Bronx Her Business
Noëlle Santos is turning to entrepreneurship to bring reading opportunities to fellow residents of this underserved New York City borough.
Meet the New Jersey Mom Granting Foster Kids’ Wishes
Danielle Gletow created One Simple Wish to bring joy to America’s invisible children.