“My biggest success is looking at the many lives I have touched.”
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!
Hannah Wright of Makeoverly.com: Answers for All Your Fashion and Beauty Queries
“We’re the first fashion and beauty Q&A platform with writers who answer user questions with 400-700 word articles.”
Jennifer Shin of 8 Path Solutions LLC: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Technology with Data Science
“I was working in finance when economic conditions tanked in 2008 and as all industries began to struggle, I could only see growth in technology.”
Lauren Berninger of Finding the Fabulous Inc.: A Sisterhood Inspiring Confidence in Young Women
“I started Finding the Fabulous because I wanted girls to understand the power of choice.”
Tara Martin of My Other Bag: Eco-Friendly Reusable Bags for the Fashion Forward
“My biggest success has been figuring out to to stay competitive in the market while keeping everything made in the USA.”
Nora Lynn Leech of Exupery Design: Boutique Design Firm Embodies the Spirit of Adventure and Creativity
“Growth is a necessary part of life as an individual, as well as a business.”
Alexa Carlin of Hello Perfect: Empowering Women to Redefine Perfection
“Individuals of every age and gender are not going after their dreams because they don’t believe they’re good enough or even worthy enough.”
Kim Caspare Stevens of Phlex Health and Wellness Studio: Redefining Physical Therapy
“In order to take my business to the next level, I altered my thinking and trained other physical therapists according to my philosophy – which led to a huge uptick in clients served.”
Margaret Lam of BeMused Network: Dive Into the Toronto Arts Community
“Our success will be defined by our ability to amplify the potential of the collective into something greater than the sum of its parts.”
Talia Goldstein of Three Day Rule: Online Dating for Busy Professionals
“It seemed that the singles I knew worked 16 hour days and had little time for love.”
Annie Tevelin of SkinOwl: Skincare With Real Results
“Finding a way to turn my passion into ‘work’ is by far my greatest success.”
Amanda Curtis of Nineteenth Amendment: An Interactive Platform for Emerging Designers
“I want to give other designers a chance to succeeded in fashion by lowering the financial bar of entry and letting talent and drive be the determining factors of success.”
Jackie Berlowski of BiziBubble: Feminine Hygiene Products Delivered Right to Your Door
“In an era where convenience is top of mind, a monthly need such as feminine hygiene products is one thing that should be delivered.”
Ashley Howell of The Givve Collection: Shop & Share Your Favorite Socially Savvy Products
“The more users we acquire, the more products will be purchased and ultimately the more we can raise for our social causes.”
Nikki Danger of Out Abroad: A Virtual Hub for Lesbian Travelers
“I’m carving out a space in a male dominated industry, challenging the media norm and messaging.”