“I aged out of my previous industry and knew that unless I came up with a business of my own, I would not be able to continue to live the type of creative and independent life that I love.”
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Misty Buchanan Wykes: Artful Athleisure Gets a Splash of Color
“You are truly successful when you can give back.”
Monika Yadav: Crafts Helping Village Women Support Their Families
“Dream Handicrafts is trying to bring to reality the dream of an eco-friendly society that cares for mother earth.”
Colleen Coughlin: An Eco-Friendly Approach to Closet Purging
“There is money to be made in this waste and I know how to do it!”
Sophie Slater: A Clothing Brand That Doesn’t Use Photoshop or Sweatshops
“We want to be the most exciting ethical fashion brand, and to change the conversation about the environment and body image for the better.”
Azin Valy: Garmets Crafted from Topographical Images
“The idea of deriving the design of a garment or scarf from the topography of a place was very exciting to me.”
Anisha Chaudhari: Custom Tailored Shirts
“The idea for Threads & Shirts came out of a solution to a simple problem: how to get the perfect fit in corporate clothing?”
Erna Basson: Hair Extensions from a Serial Entrepreneur
“In the beginning stages of your company you need to be very adaptable until you have found the perfect formula that works for you.”
Thobile Malinga: Custom Designs From South Africa
“I didn’t want to wake up in the morning and go work for an organization or a company but rather for myself.”
Manali Shenoy Kamat: India’s First Corporate Kurtas for Women
“I had also noticed my colleagues facing similar issues while shopping for comfortable office wear. Thus, Indian Concepts was born. We aim to provide comfortable ‘corporate kurtas’ for women.”
Abinaya Chandran: Re-Inventing Traditional Indian Textiles for the Modern Woman
“I always regretted that I hadn’t fuelled my energy into a proper creative channel.”
These Phoenix Sisters Launched a $25 Million Eco-Chic Business
Ann and Jenny Siner’s “cute, clean and current” consignment shops keep used items out of the trash.
Serena Richmond: Stylish Handbags
“Success to me is when you have made steps towards your goal or your passion.”
Cathy Hamilton: Providing Clothes & Shoes to Foster Teens
“Success is making a difference and helping others who have often been forgotten about.”
Naghilia Desravines: Helping Women Help Themselves
“If you need mentoring, help searching for a job, building your resume, starting a company or maybe you just need clothes for an interview – we have your back. I believe in the power of women and sometimes we just need help to find it.”