I’d have to say my biggest success has been sustaining my business for the past 8 years through the ups and downs of the economy, while developing a reputation for being efficient, cost-effective, and a real difference-maker.
1,000 Stories
More than 1,000 women entrepreneurs from around the world have told us about their personal business journeys. Here are their stories, in their own words. Tell us yours!
Simone N. Sneed: Catching Brilliance
For the past decade, I’ve worked in women’s philanthropy and social justice and have met phenomenal women doing important work.
Shan Fazelbhoy: Kobo Art
The biggest challenge we face is to change peoples perception of how they view art. We would like them to think of it as something that is for everybody and not as exclusive property as is currently viewed.
Sherri Sanderson: NurseLineMD
The dynamic challenges driven by a new economy has required us to rethink how Information Technology solutions are delivered.
Crystal D. Dyer: Professional Coaching Consultants, LLC
As a military veteran, I departed active duty with a few assumptions about the corporate world that I had to quickly dispel to survive as a consultant.
Servane Mouazan: Ogunte
I was working in community development in various countries and realised that although there were networks for women in business, there was not much around women who wanted to impact on society and the environment.
Tayyibah Taylor: WOW Publishing Inc BDA Azizah Magazine
My business partner, Marlina Soerakoesomah and I see Azizah as a vehicle for the voices of Muslim American women and an active space where their ambitions, accomplishments and issues are highlighted.
Rainie Howard: Sisters of Hope, Inc
After experiencing true happiness, confidence and peace in my life; I developed a strong passion to help other women and girls experience the same joy in their lives.
Angelina Sereno: Skybox Creative
I was in the design industry for 6 years prior to starting my own firm and wanted to do things differently…to create a fun company culture and ultimately to give back to world in a significant way.
Michelle Miller: Beau Monde Vintage & Gretel’s Boutique
I couldn’t work when my health acted up & I also take care of my mother who is a 3x survivor of Lymphoma. So I needed a plan. I wanted to do something I enjoyed.
Pamela Kohll: Boulder Center Of Sexual Treatment and Recovery
Success is seeing the change I can help people make in their lives.
Deb D’Andrea: 4TheLuvOfDogz — “If You Can Imagine It, You Can Do It.”
After several years in hi-tech, I found my passion, went back to school, received my certification for Canine Massage from Boulder College of Massage and later a second Canine Massage certification from CSU.
Tracy Czech: Sourcing Handmade
A big part of my motivation is the desire to help others achieve their dreams and expand upon their entrepreneurial spirit.
Leah Goold-Haws: Mindevices
My work has allowed me to better understand the impact education & economics have on health and quality of life.
Carrie Miller: Our Home Transitional
It was a dream I had since I was a teen and 2012 in Flint, MI was the time and place to start it. My vision has been to provide an outlet for women and children in need.