“Success to me is being able to pay my bills and be happy doing what I am doing.”
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!
Danielle Rydberg: Carry a Coat, Hands Free
“My definition of success is creating financial freedom while doing something that I am passionate about.”
Dr. Heather Waitman: Helping Women Unlearn Norms
“Women are more powerful than you could ever imagine and yet they are under-represented in leadership role in many sectors around the world.”
Sophie Evans: Innovative Boutique Cleaning Company
“Business owners must work just as hard on changing the social, economic and perceived status of their employees as they do on company image, product and service design.”
Deepika Jain: Administrative Help for Businesses
“Success is nothing but an opportunity to dream further.”
Malini Saba: Helping At-Risk Women & Children Worldwid
“Women and children are the future and by providing healthcare, educational opportunities, and a safe place to live we are ensuring that their future is bright.”
Monisha Gidwani: Pushing the Boundaries for Young Entrepreneurs
” I lament how women entrepreneurs in this country are not taken seriously and instead people think that women are only fit to cook, run a household, or raise kids. I think women can do all this and also run a successful business.”
Bhavprita Harshawardhan: Tech That Keeps Your Kids Safe
“The Monito is a child safety product designed to make children safe and to better connect them with their parents through the use of a GPS enabled safety tracker.”
Samantha Hodgkins: Activewear for Teens
“Every girl that feels uplifted, empowered, elevated, supported and encouraged through connection with SparkFire is a success.”
Lisa A. Coppola: A Gardening Lawyer Finds Her Niche
“My top challenge is balancing a vigorous and demanding career with my #1 job of being the most present parent I can be.”
Ranjani Iyengar: Quirky Stationary & Invitations
“I’ve realized that when you’re extremely passionate about something, you do not need glamorous degrees or elaborate strategies. The answers just come to you organically.”
Stephanie L. Elder & Carla S. Mowery: Background Checks
“We give old fashioned customer service and believe the customer’s needs come first.”
Johanna Eckart: Vibrant Activewear for Women
“Marablue Activewear’s goals are to grow into a global sportswear brand for women that promotes a more real and diverse image of women in sports.”
Adèle McLay: Coaching for Business and Life
“Often we forget how exciting it is to learn and grow, and how vital it is for a meaningful life.”
Anjali Srivastava: Helping Parents with School Admissions
“Every year when parents secure a seat at school for their child and don’t miss a deadline, it gives us satisfaction and encourages us to help more people.”