This story is part of our 1,000+ Stories campaign. What’s your story? Name: Dr. Ibilola Amao Business: Lonadek Nigeria Limited Location: Lagos, Nigeria Industry: Professional Services Reason for starting? The reason for establishing Lonadek is to continually develop capacity of young Africans in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. My passion for developing local content and women participation in … Continued
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!
Carolyn Pearse: Helping Women Define Their Brand
“I knew I had to face my fear and set up my own business, otherwise I would waste another 10 years. I found a coach to help me and I haven’t looked back since.”
Devika Wood: Personalized In-Home Care
“Vida aims to disrupt the care industry through developing technology to reduce admin overheads, and solve the logistic issue of delivering and monitoring care.”
Chrissie Lowery: Beds for Autistic and Special Needs Children
“Success to me is helping these families that are sleep deprived or do not have enough comfort in their lives.”
Susan McVea: Sales Coaching for Ambitious Entrepreneurs
“I realized this was an opportunity for me to serve others and use my skills and experience to help other women who were struggling to build their dream businesses.”
Monica Arun: A Mompreneur Carves Her Own Niche in the Travel Biz
“Success means knowing I have done my best for our clients and employees.”
Marie Schneegans: Connecting Colleagues for Lunch
“My company is based on a very clear mission that I pursue every day: help employees of large corporations be happier and more connected at work.”
Beverly Nance: Custom Jigsaw Puzzles
“If I can provide a product that can bring a smile to the face of someone with Autism or Alzheimer’s I feel successful.”
Yetunde Macaulay: Extracurricular Activities to Aid Success
“I conceived of MyDreamConnect in 2008 to develop a plan to resolve issues plaguing youth development – helping teenagers master life concepts, envision a brighter future for themselves, their families and their community.”
Zinah Saleh: Creating Jobs & Supporting Her Fellow Iraqi Women
“We aim to give hope to all women in the Middle East and encourage them to have their own business and not wait for a job opportunity but create it on their own.”
Jane Willmott: The Impact Coach for Entrepreneurs
“For me it’s about following your passions and defining your own life rather than having life define you.”
Gina Yoryet: English Language Programs in Guadalajara
“Real living is living for others. Realize that anything you want in life can be obtained.”
Anita T Abrams: Art & Framing Consultants
“My purpose is to be a reliable, sensible, professional, and outstanding resource for my loyal trade clientele.”
McKenzie Slaughter: Female-Focused Financial Advising
“Watching many women struggle after the 2008 financial crisis, I felt it was my duty to share this knowledge with other women, help them understand how to invest and be confident enough to talk about it.”
Jill Bigelow: The Mama Strut
“This is truly a revolution in post-birth care.”