The makeup artist turned millionaire entrepreneur talks to Claudia Chan about hard work, under-eye concealer and what truly makes a woman beautiful.
1000 Consumer Products
Nadya Saib: Wangsa Jelita: Natural, Local Beauty
The spirit of introducing and producing truly natural personal care products remains the same, but the way we conduct our business has evolved – from a traditional profit maximizing business to a social enterprise that empowers local communities. I see success as a continuous journey where we keep moving, learning, and more importantly, improving.
Timberly Leite: Innovative Therapy Solutions — Giving the Gift of Gab
Now children like my brother, who need speech therapy services, no longer have to travel 100 blocks to receive it.
Azra Khalfan: Plaques by Azra — Breaking into the Niche Market of Islamic Gifts and Awards
Some of our awards have been presented to Nobel Peace Prize winners, the First Lady in office and famous sportsmen, just to name a few.
Liz Forkin Bohannon: Sseko Designs – Educating and Empowering Uganda’s Women
This is a story of hope, beauty and success.
The Hussain Sisters: Veranda at Five– Combining Pakistani Tradition with Contemporary Design
We have successfully revived a couple of long-lost design elements and have made them trendy must-haves.
Nancy Victor: Make Woo — Delivering “Unexpected Sexy Fun”
I’ve started a Woo Revolution because we’re here, we’re still sexy and we matter.
Marjie Krupnick: Maxxable — Female Inventor’s “Ah Hah” Moment
I have always wanted to be an inventor of an item that people will use and need even if they didn’t realize it.
Norma Mcelroy: Norma’s Bath and Body – Slid Into A Soap Business
Success is not just about money. It’s about pure hard work and determination to make it! Love what you do like I do.
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.
Angela Cody-Rouget: Major Mom– Military Mom On A Mission To Restore Order, One Household At A Time
I have never regretted leaving the military to be a full-time Mom.
Nicole Rivers: One Third Tribal– Connecting People With Unique Home Goods
I started One Third Tribal so that I could connect with people. I believe that my purpose is tied to my ability to help people be happy, and to find beauty in the things around them.
Kim Nimsgern: Casual Panache– Inventor Of The Click-n-Curl
I came up with a good idea and was curious and determined enough to pursue it.
Linda Russell: MugsyClicks– Revolutionizing The School Portrait Photo Service Industry
I was a very successful wedding portrait photographer who was crazy enough to believe that kids and parents deserved a better school portrait product.
Joan Denizot: Zize Bikes– Manufacturing Bikes For People Of All Sizes
The mission of Zize® Bikes is to provide the means and inspiration for people of ALL sizes to rediscover the joys and freedom of riding a bicycle.