“There was a 50% chance of failure, but “so what?” I asked myself. I decided to try.”
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!
Katie Pietrak of Vinyl Journals: Old Records Get a New Life
“To me, success is neither a destination nor an achievement, it is a constant journey.”
Ileaa Swift of Swift Travel Deals: Travel for Every Budget
“I love that I can use my presence in the travel industry as a platform for philanthropy through volunteer efforts and community service.”
Molly Hayward of Cora: Organic Hygiene Products for Every Woman
“I wanted to ensure that no girl ever had to miss days of school during her period because she lacked access to affordable sanitary pads.”
Chaundra Smith of Naturally Me: Treating Skin with Nature’s Bounty
“I wanted to provide an affordable, natural alternative to the products that were currently on the market.”
Stephanie David of PopNod: Doing Good While You Shop
“Why can’t giving back be a part of my everyday routine?”
Alli Truttmann of Wicked Sheets LLC: Don’t Sweat Sleep
“The more you can shorten your time spent on the learning curve, the more successful you will become.”
Cheryl Frazer of DMVLINKUP.com: Sharing Opportunities with Others
“Success should not be measured in comparison to others, but rather by pursuing your own calling.”
Yoki K. Hanley of itiba: A Tradition of Natural Skin Care
“I do all of this for my five daughters, because as females we have everything stacked against us from birth.”
Alison Martin-Books of Mentoring Women’s Network: Women Helping Women
“It was easy to feel good knowing the work I was doing was positively impacting others.”
Annette Williams of Pretty & Plus Boutique: Affordable Style for Every Size
“When you look good, you feel good and we pride ourselves on being an entity that builds self esteem.”
Jackie Zlatanovski of FLIK FLOPS: Lighting the Way for Kids
“We want to prove that kids sometimes do have the best ideas.”
Khadija Fajry of KENZA International Beauty: Turning Beauty into Generosity
“Success is being able to share your blessings with those in need.”
Laurel Donnellan of Bright Livelihoods: Finding Your Purpose
“My role on this planet is to translate ancient wisdom into an accessible program designed to help people find and follow their calling.”
Irina Jordan of ARTISURN: An Ode to Loved Ones
“I love what I do and it gives me an extra boost when thinking that ARTISURN can be my family legacy business.”