Tracy Adkins is the founder of Jivana, a skincare line made from Ayurvedic botanicals.
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!
Why She Started an AI-Driven Shipping Platform
Zaiba Sarang is the founder of iThink Logistics, which helps e-commerce sites sell, ship and track goods to consumers.
She Created a Healthier Lifestyle for Herself. Now She’s Helping Others Get Fit
Lauren Caggiano’s New Heights Fitness provides personal and small group training for people beginning their fitness journey.
She Turned an Early Pandemic Job Loss into an Organic Skincare Company
Elizabeth Menegon’s small-batch skincare company SugarSkinn creates customized products for individuals, luxury properties and horses.
Her Virtual Platform Provides At-Home Treatment for Eating Disorders
Wendy Oliver Pyatt is bringing principles of intuitive eating and ‘healthy-at-every-size’ to her virtual platform Within Health.
She’s Developed a Pillowcase to Prevent Neck Pain
Janice Shokrian’s Tausi Brands aims to provide comfort and a good night’s sleep.
She’s Upcycling Mementos Into One-of-a-Kind Jewelry
Melissa Panszi Riebe’s jewelry line A D’Zine creates meaningful pieces from vintage materials.
She’s an Artist Selling NFTs to Raise Money for Good Causes
Erica Reiling wanted art on the blockchain to have social impact, so she created Crypto Venus as a Web3 brand with purpose.
Her Platform’s Specialty is Afro Hairstyles
Jade Phillips’ Mane Hook-Up helps people with afros or curly hair book appointments with expert hair stylists.
Netflix and … Whiten Your Teeth? Their Dental Service Is Quick, Affordable and Entertaining
Fabienne van Buchem and Rashi Gupta are the founders of Beambar, where customers can kick back with Netflix and get a shiny new smile in 45 minutes.
She Turned Her Apothecary Hobby Into a Business
Driven by necessity, Jenn Tice founded all-natural skincare line Evolve Botanica – and 18 years later, it’s thriving.
She’ll Put Your Favorite Pet on a Sweater – and a Smile on Your Face
Amy Fohr’s Sweater Hound takes pet pictures and knits them onto shirts, sweaters and other accessories.
The Pandemic Inspired a New Business Owner’s Journey
Allison Jernigan is bringing decades of sales experience in the entertainment industry to her new consulting firm, Ruby Rock Marketing.
She Loves Crafting Jewelry That Makes Customers ‘Cry Happy Tears’
Laurel Ryan is the founder of Nautically Northern, a line of jewelry and homewares inspired by the New England coast.
She Wants People to Heal Themselves as Ancestors Did
Macy Schuchart started supplement company Ancient Bliss to get modern society back in touch with herbal remedies.