“I realized that I must do this for myself and for the financial welfare of my family.”
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!
Purva Grover of The Indian Trumpet: A Digital Magazine for the Indian Diaspora
“And honestly, even if someone had told me how tough the journey would be, I still would have done exactly the same thing and with the same enthusiasm.”
Michelle Luker of Interference Design: Witty Design Inspired by Everyday Objects
“I have always been interested in the way that things are put together.”
Tiffany Ard of Nerdy Baby LLC: Science-Inspired Toys and Gifts for Children
“A is for Atom, B is for Binomial Coefficients, C is for Callisto… oh, they are terrible and wonderful and I love sharing them with young nerds everywhere.”
Kristy Lewis of Quinn Popcorn: Microwave Popcorn Reinvented
“I loved microwave popcorn growing up, but couldn’t stomach it once I started reading about what was actually in it.”
Briana Feola of Brainstorm: A Graphic Designer Turns a Passion Project Into a Thriving Business
“It’s risky to go after happiness but there’s a great reward if you do.”
Sherri French of Spbang: Unique & Environmentally Friendly Reusable Snack Bags
“I was tired of throwing out plastic lunch bags nightly and could never get the fabric reusable snack bags clean. I knew I could make something better, both a mother and as a manufacturer.”
Vera Schlanger of My Belt Buckle: A Mompreneur Finds Work-Family Balance with Her Own Etsy Shop
“I feel blessed to be able to work at home, surrounded by my three children.”
Sylvia Aghabekian Lowden of Smarty Womyn: Putting Strong Female Role Models on Your Clothes
“Smarty Womyn is one step of many that will change our culture and encourage girls to choose STEM careers.”
Peggy Muddles of The Vexed Muddler: Biology, Microbiology & Anatomy Inspire a Ceramic Jewelry Maker
“I started my shop as creative therapy and a way to challenge myself outside of scientific circles.”
Michele Banks of Artologica: Science Inspired Watercolors Bring An Artistic Entrepreneur Financial Independence
“For an artist, mitosis is an irresistible concept, encompassing so many ideas – change, growth, symmetry – at the very root of what it means to be alive.”
Flora Pringle of Cracked Candy: Unconventional, Handmade, Sugar-Free Candy
“Whether I like it or not, I am a woman that needs to work.”
Natasha Dzurny of TechnoChic: Floppy Disk Coasters, Circuit Board Jewelry & Other Geek-Inspired Accessories
“TechnoChic is all about infusing technology into decorating and decorating with technology.”
Janie Cooke and Caroline Nix of O-Venture: Giving Women an Extra Helping Hand
“If we can literally and figuratively give women an extra hand to hold onto what’s most important, then we have achieved success.”
Lynnicia Massenburg of Peaches and Science: A Scientist Creates Biochemistry Inspired Jewelry
“I created these protein structure earrings to present science, especially biochemistry, to the public in a simple and whimsical way.”