“We want to prove that kids sometimes do have the best ideas.”
1000 Children’s Goods & Services
Military Mom’s ‘KinderJam’ Program Inspired by Autistic Son
El Brown, a teacher by training, developed classes that emphasize individual learning. She’s expanded to 15 states and 10 countries.
Digging Out of a Sales Rut
Xiaoning Wang of ChinaSprout is working to turnaround her educational-products company.
Eileen Sloan of EZLeaps: Shoe Tying Tricks
“I thought, ‘If I had a dime for every shoe I’ve tied…I’d be a millionaire.”
Christiane Kerr of Calm for Kids: Children’s Yoga
“I saw how well the kids in my classes responded when I introduced them to yoga, which has been a profoundly beneficial experience in my own life.”
Michelle Isrow of Mimilounge: All About Comfort
“For a year we searched for solutions. We were on a mission to create comfort for all.”
Pooja Goyal of Intellitots: Learning From and For Children
“My day may be full of stress, but I find peace at night knowing that we’ve made a difference in a child’s life.”
Shaan Kandawalla of PlayDate Digital: Education Everywhere
“Being a mom of a preschooler gives me insight into how kids are using technology in their lives, and how important it is to have quality content that supports their development.”
Sheila Duncan: Trouble the Dog–Canine Comfort for All Ages
To date, Trouble The Dog is in the arms of thousands of children all over the world; that’s success to me. Trouble has a little spirit about him that kids can feel–he has the ability to comfort them and make them smile.
Carolyn Lanzetta: Plum Print–One-of-a-Kind Art Books
The parents love the solution for storing everything and the children love the ability to access all of their creativity by simply turning the pages of their “published” book! This process has now given my daughter the most treasured book she owns – the one that published her own artwork.
The Women Behind Elf on a Shelf
Carol Aebersold and daughters Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts maxed out their credit cards to start a business that’s disrupted the holiday season.
Julie DeFruscio: Pump Wear Inc. — Inspired By Her Daughter’s Illness
Success to us is giving back to the community which is something we do every year, we help send 20 families of children with diabetes to a free family diabetes weekend.
Juliette Brindak: Miss O & Friends — A Safe Virtual Place for Kids to Play
Everything we do is “by girls, for girls” and when girls see that and thank us, I know we’re successful.
Susan Gravely: VIETRI – Family Trip To Italy Opened A Doorway For Two Sisters & Their Mother
Success is defined not only by the profitability that makes a company grow and prosper but more importantly, by the happiness, sense of worthiness, and individual success of every employee..
Sarah Tamilarasan: Upscale Mom – Successfully Tackles Her Start-Up’s Top Challenge
I would think I am successful if Upscale Mom replaces the income from my day job and gives me financial security.