“Before I started my company, I knew I was meant for bigger things; I had big dreams and wasn’t able to ignore them.”
1000 Apparel & Accessories
Turning Body Parts Into a Business
Judi Henderson-Townsend of Oakland, Calif., has been selling, renting and recycling mannequins for nearly 15 years. This year, she hopes to achieve an elusive goal: Become a million-dollar business.
Öznur Söylem: Yastikizi–Gloves Made With Love
Many years ago, I made “heart gloves” to give to my boyfriend. They were made with love and they started the fire! My boyfriend turned into my husband and the gloves turned into my second career.
Samar Mehdi: Samar Mehdi Designer Wear — Breathing New Life into Pakistani Couture
When I come face to face with a client and they tell me they love my clothes, that is the greatest reward.
Joi Gordon on Dressing Disadvantaged Women for Success
One-time prosecutor Joi Gordon quit the legal profession to lead nonprofit Dress for Success. She talks to lifestyle expert Claudia Chan about how a suit can change a woman’s life.
Saba Asad: Glow Boutique – Thriving in Pakistan’s Fashion World
Success is when I go to an event or a mall and I see women dressed in my label feeling beautiful in it!
Mia Resurreccion McDonald: Borrowed Life MC, LLC — Turning Tragedy Into Opportunity
In February of 2007, I was walking across a railroad crossing. I heard the train whistle but I knew it was only coming around the curve. I do not remember what happened after that.
Eugene Hwang: Beff — South Korean Woman Entrepreneur Offers Exclusive Fashion
I supply only limited [fashion] items to customers so they feel no one else has the same item.
Annette d. Giacomazzi: CastCoverz! – Overcame Adversity & Built Her Business
It was when we started receiving compliments from strangers that I realized I was on to something.
Shareah Mokhtar: Cartoons and Caricatures — Touching Hearts Through Darwings
I am passionate about my drawing and I am at peace when I am absolutely engrossed in my projects.
Molly Kellogg: Bulu Mango — Taking Away the Need for Aid & Directly Investing in Real Talent
Look good, feel good, do good – this is how Bulu Mango defines success.
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.
Alison Lucien: Eleanor’s Stylish Bicycle Accessories– Entrepreneur Who Bikes In Style
I couldn’t find high-quality, fashionable accessories to add style to my bike while I commuted to work.
Jill Boehler: Chilly Jilly– Feeling Chilly In The Summertime AC Blast?
I did not set out to start a company, I simply had a problem that I thought was common to most women.