I realized more than ever that life is short and I have to live it the way I always wanted: to become an entrepreneur and connect US and China in business and culture.
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!
Michele Israel: Michele Israel Educational Writing and Consulting– The Power Of Working Independently
I realized that this was something I could do: consult, freelance because while not an in-house “player” per se, I was super motivated, focused, able to work independently.
Lyda Feoli: Scatola Rossa — Supplying Costa Rica with Natural Gourmet Products
Success must be defined on a day to day basis. Imagine a huge ladder you need to climb to get to the top.
Ekaterina Ramirez: EnergyMatch.ca– Helping Entrepreneurs Grow Businesses
I started with a simple intention: to teach people about mindset. Overtime I focused my business on entrepreneurs specifically with a purpose to help them grow their businesses with more ease.
Angela Cody-Rouget: Major Mom– Military Mom On A Mission To Restore Order, One Household At A Time
I have never regretted leaving the military to be a full-time Mom.
Jill Kushner Bishop: Multilingual Connections– Being Fired Allowed Her To Pursue Her Dream
Doing good work for my clients and creating a work environment that allows my employees to be fulfilled.
Laura Garrett: Ondecision– Complicated Decision Making, Simplified
I had learned about a consumer preference measurement technique back in business school and thought, “I sure wish I could use that tool for myself right now.”
Alisha Ramsey: Tellurvision– Reinventing Her Career: Reporting From the Battleground in Bosnia to Entrepreneur And Chief Storyteller
Fast forward ten years, I decided to leave the Army to pursue my life long dream of owning my own business and telling stories.
Abingdon Welch: The Abingdon Co.– Watch A Woman Flying High In A Man’s World
The reason I started my company is plain and simple – there wasn’t a pilot/traveler’s watch made for women.
Rhonda Robinson: Cane Expressions– Turning A Plain Mobility Device To A Fashionable Accessory (Inspired By Her Mom!)
I invented a changeable, decorative cane cover that easily slips on and off a standard cane which transforms a mobility device into a fashion accessory.
Carol Willems: Royal Match– Boutique Matchmaking Service
After spending many years researching the matchmaking industry, I discovered a need for a boutique matchmaking service that could meet the various needs of the Christian singles community.
Nicole Rivers: One Third Tribal– Connecting People With Unique Home Goods
I started One Third Tribal so that I could connect with people. I believe that my purpose is tied to my ability to help people be happy, and to find beauty in the things around them.
Victoria Oldridge: MoxTree– The Place For Moms To Socialize Online
Moms need other moms to share their range of emotions with and experiences. As a mom to two children under 2 years of age, I noticed a gap in the way moms were connecting.
Holly Bantleman: Raise The Roof Kenya– A Woman Driven By A Deeply Connected Social Mission In Kenya
At the time I was spending about a third of my year in Kenya and working with local communities, I noticed the lack of opportunity for teenagers.
Dr. Garnett Newcombe and Kay Woods: CEO Real Talk– Entrepreneurs Building Stronger Networks
We founded CEO Real Talk as an extension of our own companies to deliver effective strategies to business people, based upon over a decade of professional experience.