“Success to me is having true financial freedom, a life filled with people you love and who love you, and work that ignites your passions.”
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!
Nyssa P. Chopra of iHeartMD: Creating Awareness About What We Eat
“I wanted to create a way to bring that basic food education and overall understanding of wellness to Americans through a fun, innovative, and informative way.”
Ava Anderson of Ava Anderson Non Toxic: Quality Products Without Harmful Chemicals
“I define success as making a difference in chemical policy in this country, as well as changing lives through our education, products and business opportunity.”
Ashley Hart of Book-a-Cook: Rent a Chef for Your Next Party
“I wanted to give chefs the opportunity to build their own brand and business and clients a once in a lifetime culinary experience.”
Alexandra McConnehey of See Jane Fix: Fixing Your Smartphones with a Smile
“I want to encourage more women to learn how to do their own repairs.”
Sarah Wells of Sarah Wells Breast Pump Bags: Stylish Bags for New Moms
“I want to always remember that each purchase is a person for whom I’ve gained their trust and their hard-earned money.”
Alana Range of Radish Lab: A Design Agency Working on Meaningful Projects
“Radish Lab was born from a desire to work on meaningful projects with people we like.”
Jen Lewis of Purse and Clutch: Fair Trade Bags for Affordable Prices
“Purse & Clutch was started as a hobby to help support a dear friend working with amazingly talented artisans in India.”
Jessica Strong of Strong Trainings: A Mompreneur Helping Nonprofits
“I wanted to create a job on my own terms, where I would have the flexibility to help non-profits raise money, but also be able to block out time for volunteering at my kids’ school.”
Beth Meah of Miorae Naturals: Ancient Beauty Care Products with a Modern Mission
“I’ve been a big fan of 100% natural beauty care products from the moment I realized that most of the beauty care products I was using were neither safe, nor healthy, or affordable.”
Lisa Curtis of Kuli Kuli: Helping Impoverished Communities in West Africa
“I founded Kuli Kuli, on a mission to change the world by turning moringa into the next big superfood and doing so in a way that nourishes people worldwide, starting with women in West Africa.”
Jordan Jones of Packed Party: Delivering Themed Parties Right to Your Door
“Packed Party’s top challenge is getting our name out there on limited marketing dollars.”
Hannah Scarritt-Selman of Little Boo Boo Bakery: Gourmet Marshmellows
“What we’re finding is that people care tremendously and connect to our marshmallows on a deeply personal level. Who knew that so many childhood experiences are punctuated by marshmallows!”
Lindsey M. Hively of Poptique Popcorn, LLC: Bringing New Flavors to Popcorn
“My team cannot grow to their potential if I do not give them the freedom and tools to blossom.”
Emily Lagasse of FedWell Pet foods: Homestyle Food for Dogs Everywhere
“I am thrilled to be providing homestyle food for dogs everywhere to improve their health and longevity.”