…speaking at conferences and organizations telling my Blessing Basket story. My definition of success is daily authenticity. When I am consistently authentic, I am more peaceful inside and am more…
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NaJeebah Shareef: Transportation For Those In Need
…defined by us here at ILF Transportation as meeting the needs of others. People are out here hurting, and we as as human beings cannot afford to turn our backs…
Naghilia Desravines: Helping Women Help Themselves
…but no support. I was there and sometimes I felt like giving up, but someone held me up and that person is my son. He gives me a purpose and…
These 2 Sisters Want Chemical-Free Options for Your Smile
The Hajdarevic sisters — Amra, left, and Azra, right — are the duo behind Terra & Co. (Credit: Courtesy of Terra & Co.) Amra and Azra Hajdarevic, sisters originally from…
3 Tips From the First Black Woman to Run a $1 Billion Business
…ever surpass the billion-dollar mark with her business. And hers is a far-reaching venture, as well as a profitable one — according to Black Enterprise, The ActOne Group’s more than…
Dianna L. Flett: Empowering Girls Through After School Workshops
…to a 501c(3), but I am not excited about the inclusion of a board and also like the idea of being a for-profit that people can trust. I’m not in…
She Turned Her Rock Bottom Into A Foundation For Change
…a foodbank, I couldn’t even afford WiFi but I sat at my kitchen table with a notepad and pen and a mobile phone determined to make a difference. From that,…
Lindsey M. Hively of Poptique Popcorn, LLC: Bringing New Flavors to Popcorn
…about another foodie entrepreneur here. Biggest Success: People are recognizing my dedication and potential as an entrepreneur. I have always known I would work endlessly for success but now others…
Khadija Fajry of KENZA International Beauty: Turning Beauty into Generosity
…Health and Beauty Location: New York, New York, U.S. Reason for starting: KENZA International Beauty is a social enterprise, with the purpose of promoting and distributing the KENZA “be generously…
She Left The Corporate America ‘Boys Club‘ to Find Meaning in Her Work
…and stop time. I’m a working mom and always felt in Corporate America it was a boys club. There was never any running home to relieve our childcare, go to…
Samantha Hodgkins: Activewear for Teens
…contributes significant value to building SparkFire as a business and a tribe, as well as the opportunity to learn, grow and develop her own skills and abilities. What is your…
4 Leadership Qualities to Strive For in 2021
…all of the above and more. Following core values helps guide businesses and leaders alike. Leaders have a better understanding of how to respond and make decisions in and out…
Ekaterina Ramirez: EnergyMatch.ca– Helping Entrepreneurs Grow Businesses
…I was actually going to build a career as a business analyst, working for big corporations. I enjoyed digging into details, solving problems and building new things but deep inside…
Pegine Echevarria of Team Pegine Inc.: Developing Leaders and Empowering Women
…U.S. Reason for starting: I was leading a not for profit, raising two small children, and working in the media when Montel Williams pulled me aside after a show asked…
Polina Raygorodskaya: The Simplest Way to Book Bus & Train Travel
…travelers throughout North America and Europe. As a result of starting, developing and running Wanderu, I have received a number of accolades, including the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs Award by…