“My sister and I founded Vividly to help artists share their work, and help shoppers find greater meaning in what they wear.”
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!
Shannon Wilkinson of Reputation Communications: Online Reputation Management
“The writing was on the wall, and it said ‘Internet.'”
Emily Raleigh of Smart Girls Group: Bringing Smart Girls Together
“My top challenge is redefining what it means to be smart.”
Lisa Druxman of FIT4MOM: Helping Moms Get Fit
“After the birth of my son in 2001 I felt a deep personal desire to connect with other new mothers, and pursue a career that would foster healthy motherhood.”
Kim Richards of KDR PR: Connecting Science and the Arts Through PR
“I didn’t set out to start a nonprofit organization when launching KDR PR, but in following my passion for the connection between arts, science and education, I discovered a need for deeper connections.”
Lindsay Reilly of Lindsay Tia: Creative Handbags for Creative Individuals
“I wanted to defy the odds of a bad economy and create a successful startup.”
Cathy Eggerth of Cherish In-Home Care, Inc.: Helping Families with In-Home Care
“I would like to use what I learned to help others through these difficulties.”
Karen L. Garvey of Intent, LLC: Using Intuition to Help Others Achieve Happiness
“It is simple – success is happiness.”
Brenda Bazan of MoolaHoop: Crowdfunding for Small Businesses
“It isn’t just about making businesses more successful, it is about creating another professional avenue for women.”
Brandy Kawulka of Posh Shopping Tours: A Refined Shopping Experience
“My top challenge has been putting all the pieces together as a solopreneur, there are so many hats to wear and learn to fill.”
Mary Allstead of Mix Cupcake Co.: Creating Success One Cupcake At a Time
“I love being a business owner and I would never want to go back to a normal job.”
Anoka Primrose Abeyrathne of Sustain Solutions: Creating Sustainable Solutions for Underprivileged Communities
“I wanted to fulfill the philosophy, ‘Teach a man to fish and he will never go hungry’ instead of just providing these people with temporary monetary means.”
Neelam Chakrabarty of Yoyochimp: Activities and Programs for Kids
“As a working mom of two kids, I was always frustrated that I could not easily find good after school activities and summer camps for my kids.”
Tara Seawright of Tara Seawright, Inc./Interior Design: Functionality Meets Beauty
“We elevate the standard of living so that our client’s homes are a reflection of who they are and how they live.”
Esther Boykin of Group Therapy Associates, LLC: Changing the Face of Therapy
“I truly believe that we can’t separate mental or emotional well-being from our physical health- it’s a symbiotic relationship but so often we treat them as distinct entities.”