Dawn Firsing-Paris is a living proof to the common belief that if you need to get something done, ask a busy woman. A few months ago, with two jobs as well at two young children, Firsing-Paris took on another challenge – inventing a new product. Not only did she do it, but she also won the highly coveted approval and mentorship of super “shark” entrepreneur and investor Barbara Corcoran.
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New Zealand Women in Business Series: Dr. Kim Chilman Blair & Dr. Kate Hersov, Co-Founders, Medikidz
Dr. Kim Chilman Blair and Dr. Kate Hersov are co-founders of Medikidz, a company which provides medical information to young people through a series of comic books.
High-Tech Mom Entrepreneur Gets Families Organized
As a working mother with four boys – aged two to eight – Joanne Lang has always been extremely organized to manage her busy life. But it’s been challenging and time-consuming, and her background in computer science made Lang think, there must be a better way.
Momtrepreneur Brings Jobs Back To US
While taking her kids to school one day, Amy almost got into a car accident while reaching over for a tissue and thus sparked her business idea.
Putting Motherhood First: From Michelle Obama to Entrepreneur Becky O’Neil
For some women, changing to part time work or more flexible work agreements is the way to spend more time with their children while maintaing a career.
The Young and The Relentless: Entrepreneurs under 25
At a time of high levels of youth joblessness – the latest U.S. figures show that the unemployment rate for workers under 25 is over 16 percent – some are betting that the best chance for finding a job, is creating one.
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
May 13th is the special day for mothers and it’s just around the corner. We’ve compiled a list of great presents from women-owned businesses, submitted to us on Your Story Exchange.
Young Entrepreneur: Tara Haughton
The Story Exchange is devoting the month of April to profiling young women who have started their own business. This week we meet Tara Haughton, from Ireland, who founded Rosso Solini at the age of 16.
Young Entrepreneur: Cheryl Yeoh
Cheryl Yeoh was 18 when she left her native Malaysia to come to the United States after receiving a scholarship to study science and engineering at Cornell University. Today she owns a tech startup with four full time employees.
Your Story Exchange: Amanda Aitken, The Girl’s Guide to Web Design
Amanda Aitken founded The Girl’s Guide to Web Design last year after working for 17 years as a web designer.
Young Entrepreneurs: Jessica O. Matthews and Julia Silverman
The sOccket looks like a regular soccer ball, but it doubles as an energy-harvesting source that can help light up communities without access to electricity.
Young Entrepreneur: Ooshma Garg
At only 24, Ooshma Garg already has started two successful businesses – one that she recently sold and another that has attracted over one million dollars in venture capital.
Your Story Exchange: Jewels for Hope
Sandy D’Andrea founded Jewels For Hope, a handmade jewelry company, in 2009. The company creates specific lines of jewelry for a number of charitable organizations, and donates a portion of their profits to these causes.
A New Skincare Business for Cancer Patients
After beating breast cancer, Susan Gonzalez started MOON Organics, homemade beauty products free of synthetic ingredients and chemical preservatives.
LegalZoom Co-Founder Brian Lee Talks Women Entrepreneurship
While diapers and women‘s shoes might not be the first thing on Brian Lee’s mind, they are at the top of his list when it comes to starting a business.