I was overwhelmed by all of the information and ideas on the Web and that there wasn’t one place online to gather all of the amazing ideas.
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!
Beth Jones: Refreshing Waters
I started my online business of speaking, writing, and coaching to help women discover their gifts.
Vanessa Bright: Financial Futures Now
I started my company to educate America’s youth on the basic principles of financial literacy and provide them with the skills to become financially free and fiscally responsible adults.
Summer Alexander: Summer Alexander Research
I realized that the same skills and talents I used to help grow the company I was laid off from, I could now use to help many others – under my own brand!
Stephanie Goodell: Samaya Consulting
I am not sure that I realized I was starting a business at the time. I took a small “bridge” job that turned out to be a big opportunity!
Shien-ru Tsao: Project 116
I starting Project 116, a social enterprise that teaches kids entrepreneurship skills. Students learn how to develop sustainable products through hands-on projects.
Sarah Eastman: Trip Me Not, LLC
When I was getting married, my biggest fear was tripping down the aisle. I needed a way to practice walking in my gown, so I invented one.
Kristen O’Connell: No.2 Skirts
I was working at a department store when I noticed a constant problem. Women have a hard time finding stylish skirts that fit!
Nicole Stubbs: First Access
First Access is pioneering a system of financial profiles for microloan applicants to access credit using their prepaid mobile records.
Samantha DeMuro: Italian American Women Research Project
Italian Americans have such a rich tradition of storytelling and often hold beautiful stories of immigration, struggles of assimilation, families and more.
Tanya Heath: Tanya Heath Paris
I wanted to create a beautiful shoe that could adapt to us so we don’t ever have to compromise between comfort and allure. (Tanya Heath Paris is a line of shoes with removable heels).
Monika Labbe: CreativeM Photography Inc.
After having a gallery showing that sold out, I decided it might not be a bad idea to turn my hobby into a career.
Marissa Vicario: Marissa’s Well-being and Health (MWAH!)
I always had an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to help others but never knew how to turn my passion for health, wellness, fitness and cooking into a business until I enrolled in a health coach training program.
Tracy Brisson: The Opportunities Project
I was working as the Director of Recruitment for one of the largest employers in the United States, but I felt that I could offer more to the world as an independent voice about careers, work, and recruitment.
Susan O’Neil: @Website Publicity, Inc
This [business] fit my desire for a creative career and also met my desire to have time and flexibility for our family of five.