“My small-sized product has the potential to change people’s lives in a big way, by helping people take better control of their healthy lifestyle.”
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!
Heather Taylor of Archetypal Images, LLC: An Independent Producer Brings the Story of 1920’s Female Aviators to Life
“It was not the social norm in 1929 for women to fly, yet these women broke through barriers to follow their passion.”
Rosemary Mayne of All Things AAFS: Archeological Tools Get A Make Over From A Recent College Graduate
“Every time I sell a tool roll I feel a tremendous sense of glee that I have been able to provide another archaeologist out there with the tools they need to excavate the past.”
Zemelda Carr of Destination Life LLC: An Occupational Therapist Brings Her Practice to Your Home
“Success for me is helping someone that’s not in a place to help themselves.”
Laura Overdeck of Bedtime Math Foundation: Creative Daily Math Problems for Kids
“What started out as a fun mathematics activity for my children has now grown into a nationwide movement to make math cool and to get kids fired up about numbers.”
Severine Picquet of MPB Agency, LLC: A French Entrepreneur Makes Her Mark on New York City’s Marketing & PR World
“Being an entrepreneur is my destiny.”
Theresa Pytell of Theresa Pytell Inc.: Jewelry Inspired by Nature
“I tend to take a minimalist view in my art by extracting certain simple but unique compositions based on natural structure, then experimenting and pushing the limits of traditional jewelry making techniques.”
Rechelle Balanzat of Juliette: A Young Entrepreneur Creates a Mobile App for New Yorkers To Do Their Laundry
“My upbringing infused so much passion and determination in me to succeed.”
Linda Singh of Sitara Collections: Empowering Indian Artisans with Fair Trade Wages for Their Handmade Jewelry
“We have loyal customers who love sifting through the site looking for new gemstone jewelry or home accents, but the fair-trade mission behind the company is too important to allow Sitara to remain only semi-successful.”
Lorraine Murray of Connected Kids Ltd.: Empowering Children and Adults Through Meditation and Mindfulness
“I truly believe that meditation saved my life.”
Ciinndey Wong of Rhymba Hills: An Entrepreneur Finds Health Benefits in Natural Malaysian Teas
“I envision Rhymba Hills to be the go to choice, when someone thinks of a tasty and healthy drink.”
Shalini Chopra of Mentoring the WISE: Mentoring the Women Inspired to Shine & Excel
“Our mission is to create a community of professionals who are committed to supporting each other in their journey towards senior leadership roles.”
Jenny Wright of Cause 5 Digital Technology: A Tech Enthusiast Creates Software Platforms for Nonprofits
“The goal is to create a software platform that will allow nonprofit organizations to utilize modern digital technology in order to reach more donors and in turn have the resources to help more people.”
Kavitha Rathi of Potpuri: Classic Indian Street Food Comes to New York’s Smorgasburg
“I would like to keep building an awareness of the diversity of Indian food, breaking stereotypes, and catering to the nostalgia and memories of the Indian diaspora for the authenticity of Indian food.”
Elaine Wellman of Elaine Wellman Worldwide: Mindset & Marketing Mentorship for Women Entrepreneurs
“After decades of searching, I found my passion.”