“Success is breaking your own records and moving on from one goal to another. It is even the art of laying a strong foundation with the bricks thrown on you by others.”
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!
Nathalie Gaveau of Shopcade: The Ultimate Social Shopping App
“I started Shopcade because I wanted to do social shopping properly – to master it.”
Shenoba Kinsey of Fuzionz Magazine: A Youth Outreach Magazine
“I wanted the community’s story to be heard.”
Dr. Nina Figueroa of Base Physical Therapy: One on One Physical Therapy and Concussion Rehab
“I am passionate about sports, and physical therapy has allowed me to work within that industry – helping and healing others.”
Komal Agarwal of GRASSroot Solutions: Fostering Financial Literacy in India
“GRASSroot Solutions is a humble attempt on my part to promote financial inclusion through provision of two essentials: literacy and access.”
Tanya Kisten of Khanyisela College: Corporate Training & Leadership Development for Young Professionals
“I don’t come to work- I live my passion, which I cherish every day.”
Patricia Talavera of Save Your Time Biz Solutions: Tech Geeks Who Love Marketing
“To me being successful is all about having choices.”
Ponchitta Lilly of Ponch Cosmetics: Expression and Creativity with High Definition Cosmetics
“With success, comes liberation.”
Deborah Hockley of Set Your Mark Enterprises Limited: Helping Young Women Achieve Their Career Goals
“Set Your Mark assists women at every stage of their career to enable them to realise their professional goals and occupy leadership positions that will benefit society as a whole.”
Heather Sandford of The Piggery: A Farm-To-Table Butcher Shop & Wholesaler
“We wanted to help make local, pasture raised meats more accessible to our community and the surrounding region.”
Brooke Siem & Leslie Feinberg of Prohibition Bakery: New York City’s Alcoholic Cupcake Company
“I found, as did Brooke, that there really weren’t any stable employment opportunities in our desired fields, so we decided to make our own opportunity.”
Holly Green of Norabloom Botanicals & Beauty Lounge: Holistic Beauty Services
“You can’t be ‘unsuccessful’ when you follow your intuition and heart.”
Elisa Miller-Out of Singlebrook Technologies: Web Programmers and Designers Making a Difference
“I wanted to use technology to empower other entrepreneurs and business leaders to live their mission and follow their passions.”
Yve-Car Momperousse of Kreyol Essence: Natural Beauty Products from Haiti
“We endeavor to tackle the socioeconomic disparities plaguing Haiti by developing a business model that benefits the country economically and environmentally.”
Kathryn Hall of The Business of Introverts: Helping Introverts Embrace Introversion
“There are so many challenges with running a business, but I’ve also found it to be an amazing education.”