“My top challenge was believing in myself and realising that I have something special that I can share.”
1000 Professional Services (Non-Financial)
Lakeshia Grant of Virtual Enterprise Architects: Holistic Business Strategies for Public & Private Companies
“I created the company to provide holistic consulting to integrate the strategy, business and technology needs of customers, specifically federal customers.”
Jessica Strong of Strong Trainings: A Mompreneur Helping Nonprofits
“I wanted to create a job on my own terms, where I would have the flexibility to help non-profits raise money, but also be able to block out time for volunteering at my kids’ school.”
A Social Media Agency Takes an Edgy Approach
Pat Law of Goodstuph makes it a habit to be “badass.” This summer, she’s opening a bar.
Lisa Besserman of Startup Buenos Aires: Fostering the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Buenos Aires
“To me, there is no greater success than improving the lives of others.”
Genavieve Shingle of Genavieve Shingle Law: An Affordable Attorney for Small Business Owners
“There was a huge void in accessibility to an affordable attorney for these young entrepreneurs who really want to change the face of our society.”
Silvia Scandar Mahan of Vividly: A Platform for Designers and Ethical Clothing
“My sister and I founded Vividly to help artists share their work, and help shoppers find greater meaning in what they wear.”
Tara Seawright of Tara Seawright, Inc./Interior Design: Functionality Meets Beauty
“We elevate the standard of living so that our client’s homes are a reflection of who they are and how they live.”
Gail Goodman of ConsulTel, Inc.: The Phone Teacher
“Sales and marketing consultants are a dime a dozen.”
Ilene Fischer of WomenLEAD: An Online Platform Changing the Way Women Lead
“I am out to make a profound difference for women in the world.”
Sara Buchanan of Your Talent Bridge: Effective College Campus Recruiting
“I left corporate America after seeing a market opportunity in campus recruiting with virtually no competition and founded Your Talent Bridge.”
Cheryl Frazer of DMVLINKUP.com: Sharing Opportunities with Others
“Success should not be measured in comparison to others, but rather by pursuing your own calling.”
Alison Martin-Books of Mentoring Women’s Network: Women Helping Women
“It was easy to feel good knowing the work I was doing was positively impacting others.”
‘Just Believe in Yourself. Magic Happens’
Sheela Murthy, an Indian immigrant, talks about how she started one of the world’s most visited law sites and how an early role model shaped her career.
Laurel Donnellan of Bright Livelihoods: Finding Your Purpose
“My role on this planet is to translate ancient wisdom into an accessible program designed to help people find and follow their calling.”