Dublin, Ohio, mompreneur Erin Sheen was tired of feeling strapped for cash, so she started doing lice treatments in her kitchen on nights and weekends to bring in extra income….
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She Created a Healthier Lifestyle for Herself. Now She’s Helping Others Get Fit
Lauren Caggiano in her New Heights Fitness gym. (Credit: Courtesy of New Heights Fitness) Lauren Caggiano knows intimately what it takes to begin a path toward a healthier lifestyle. In…
These Two Women Turned Their Sickness into Health Holistically
Lindsey Torres and Sara Morell-Vaughn were both sick. They were suffering from bouts of depression and general ill health. Miraculously, before they even met each other, they both managed to…
Meet the Abortion Clinic Owner Who Took on Texas
Editor’s Note: As an aggressive six-week abortion ban takes effect in Texas, we are sharing again this 2017 profile of Amy Hagstrom Miller, who operates Whole Women’s Health. The new…
Anndi McAfee of FitMuses: Healthy Inspiration From Friends
This story is part of our 1,000 stories campaign. What’s your story? Name: Anndi McAfee Business: FitMuses, a fitness mobile app that shares health stories from real women Industry:…
Her Virtual Platform Provides At-Home Treatment for Eating Disorders
Wendy Oliver Pyatt started Within Health to treat those suffering from eating disorders. (Credit: Courtesy of Within Health) When Wendy Oliver Pyatt was in college she practiced rigid dieting, which…
Hallie Rich: alternaVites
Your Name: Hallie Rich Business Name: alternaVites, a maker of non-pill multivitamins Type of Business: Health & Beauty Business Location: New York, New York, United States Website www.alternaVites.com Twitter @alternaVites…
Nona Varnado: LA Bike Trains– Making Biking A Fun Social Experience In LA
Your Name: Nona Varnado Business Name: LA Bike Trains, a provider of conducted group bike rides around L.A. Type of Business: Social Enterprise Business Location: Los Angeles, California, United States…
Lisa Druxman of FIT4MOM: Helping Moms Get Fit
This story is part of our 1,000 stories campaign. What’s your story? Name: Lisa Druxman Business: FIT4MOM, a personal fitness network and resource for mothers Industry: Health & Beauty Location:…
Renee and Julie Fry of Making Care Easier: A Place for You and Your Family to Coordinate Care
This story is part of our 1,000 stories campaign. What’s your story? Name: Renee and Julie Fry Business: Making Care Easier, a multi-platform tool to aide in coordinating care…
Shelly Egbert: Black Rock Mud Company – Loves to Get Dirty for Her Business
Shelly Egbert, Black Rock Mud Company Your Name: Shelly Egbert Business Name: Black Rock Mud Company, a maker of natural clay beauty products Type of Business: Health & Beauty Business…
Her Platform’s Specialty is Afro Hairstyles
(Credit: courtesy of Mane Hook-Up) Sure, there are apps and platforms that allow customers to easily connect with hairdressers, make-up artists and stylists. But finding a beauty professional who specifically…
This Former Pharmacist Wanted to Help Patients Get to the Root of Their Health Problems
Erin Pitkethly worked as a pharmacist for over twenty years. But the North Bay, Canada-based pharmacist was becoming frustrated with the medications and treatment plans prescribed for patients with type…
Kim Anthony of Fitness Galore: Creating a Virtual Fitness Community
This story is part of our 1,000 stories campaign. What’s your story? Name: Kim Anthony Business: Fitness Galore, an online blog for fitness and nutrition Industry: Health & Beauty Location:…
Burnout Led Her to Vedic Meditation. Now She Teaches it Professionally
Susan Chen, Vedic meditation teacher. (Credit: Courtesy of Susan Chen) After 14 years spent working on Wall Street, and grappling with the anxiety and insomnia that came with her high-pressure…