“I realized that there weren’t caterers or restaurants that knew how to fill this particular need, so I was determined to change that.”
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!
Eden Fried: Leaving Law for Tech
“My time working on the web has introduced me to so many new people and ideas I never would have been exposed to otherwise.”
Rashmi Melgiri: Digital Help for Small Businesses Insurance
“We’re striving to make sure every small business has the option of getting quotes in minutes online, and working with insurers has opened that path.”
Rosanna Berardi: Immigration Law
“I love being a business owner because I am able to help my clients figure out how to live and work in the United States.”
Shante Cozier: Candles Poured with Love in Brooklyn
“I bought a DIY home candle making kit and realized that I was quite good at it.”
Tejal Daftary: The Power of Marketing & PR
“My biggest success is venturing out on my own and starting my public relations company.”
Melissa Mendez: Design Studio for Apparel Companies
“Becoming rich has never been the focus for me in my business and the funny thing, when I took my mind off of money and focused on service and kindness I began to get more work.”
Khyati Seth & Shubhi Kansal: Functional Design
“Everyday brings in a new challenge and each challenge shows us our potential and forces us to get better each passing day.”
Pooja Chauhan: A Mompreneur Building Apps
“Being a married woman and the mother of a two year old kid, it becomes very difficult to manage family and business at the same time, but I have managed both.”
Katherine Krantz: Financial Coaching for Women
“It’s important to know what you need, what you’re entitled to, and to fight for that to ensure your financial security.”
Jyothi Noronha: Getting Students Ready for the Workforce
“Our team is made of all female technical experts with a passion for teaching and new technologies.”
Divyaa Doraiswamy: Mobile School for Bangalore Youth
“Chanting improves concentration, reduces violence, anger and restlessness and creates good values among children. Being able to help them in the right way and channel their energy is a huge success for me.”
Dipti Jana: Online Gallery for Indian Folk Paintings
“Due to rapid urbanization, the rich cultural heritage of certain art forms are slowly vanishing.”
Vibha Kagzi: Study Abroad & Career Advisory
“We have built a formidable brand in the education space in a span of merely 5 years and are well poised for rampant growth.”
Gail Mooney: A Photographer & Filmmaker
“My hope is to create awareness and inspire other women to follow their passions regardless of perceived up hill battles.”