Ahriana Edwards struggled for years to find shoes in her size. Now, through Vaila Shoes, she’s the one helping women who wear extended sizes.
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!
Bone Appetit! Her Elevated Treats Delight Dogs and Humans Alike
Amanda Yu-Nguyen is the founder of Wag Boards, which crafts and sells charcuterie boards for dogs.
They’re Using Tea Bags to Serve Up Craft Cocktails
Alison Evans and Chloe Bergson are the co-founders of SAYSO, which sells steep-able sachets for both sober and sauce-loving customers.
She Wants to Offer Safe Spaces for Women Seeking Refuge
Successful Airbnb host Rebecca Martin has a vision: Provide short-stay housing for women escaping abusive situations.
Her App Enhances the World for Those with Vision Impairments
Rebecca Rosenberg built ReBokeh Vision Technologies as a response to outdated and ultimately unhelpful vision-assistance technologies.
Her Products Connect the Worlds of Hearing and Hearing-Loss
Makini Diaz’s business, Sign-N-Voice-Xchange, is bridging a sizable communication gap with movable T-shirts.
Climate Change Anxiety? This Woman Entrepreneur is Here to Help
Nivi Achanta is the founder of Soapbox Project, a platform that provides bite-sized climate action plans.
She’s Helping Women Change Their Relationship to Alcohol
Sonia Kahlon founded EverBlume to match sober-curious women, as well as those struggling with addiction, with like-minded support groups.
The Sweet Treats She Made for Her Daughter Became Her Business
When her child was diagnosed with Celiac disease, Stacy Malinow started making gluten-free cookies and brownies. Now, they’re the cornerstone of confection company Bliss Pastries.
She’s Extending an Olive Branch – While Lifting Women Up
Hadas Lahav is the founder of Sindyanna of Galilee, an Israeli social enterprise led by a team of Arab and Jewish women working to create change – and olive oil.
2 Health Experts Teamed Up to Create 1 Multimillion-Dollar Business
Nutritionist Kayleigh Christina and esthetician Danielle Gronich joined forces to launch CLEARstem, the ultimate skincare line.
Struggling Companies Turn to Her for Salvation
Business consultant Sarah Williams founded 816 New York to help firms pinpoint problems and revitalize their teams.
Burnout Led Her to Vedic Meditation. Now She Teaches it Professionally
Susan Chen’s studio brings a centuries-old meditative practice to modern-day clients seeking peace and calm.
She’s a Classically Trained Pastry Chef Baking One of Life’s Simplest Pleasures
Tracy Mattson left a career as a fine-dining pastry chef to open her California bakery, COOKIE…take a bite!
She Helps Families and Couples Navigate Tough Times
Shandelynn Hillard’s private practice, Tea Time Therapy, offers tools – both real and metaphorical – for getting through life’s highs and lows.