During a recent conversation, the iconic fashion designer turned social entrepreneur urged women just starting out in business to tune in to their gifts and where they’re being guided.
Entrepreneur Stories
Videos and articles about successful women entrepreneurs building great companies, breaking through barriers and cultivating economic and social good.
When Pain Derailed This Doctor’s Career, She Started a $5 Million Nonprofit That Saves Pregnant Women’s Lives Around the World
Laura Stachel co-founded We Care Solar, which makes solar suitcases that light deliveries in health centers where electricity is scarce.
Tragedy Inspired This Mom to Start a Travel Safety Nonprofit
Sheryl Hill of Depart Smart says her 16-year-old son died a preventable death — and she wants other travelers to avoid the same fate.
She Was Envious of The Entrepreneurial Life Style, So She Asked Herself, “Why Not Me?”
Ilana Seid of Sunday Morning is making thoughtful home goods for the modern family.
She’s Coaching Women in Finance, Physical Fitness & Emotional Wellbeing
Steffanie Haggins wants to help other women succeed in their self-care practices.
She Loves Creating Products to Accompany Baby’s Developments
Maya Shalev’s Grabease utensils help teach babies how to feed themselves
An Insect Lover Builds an $18 Million Natural Pest Control Company
After setbacks and scandal, Pamela Marrone of Marrone Bio Innovations is staging a comeback developing alternatives to dangerous pesticides.
A Surf Therapist Builds a ‘Really Beautiful Thing’ for Trauma Survivors
Groundswell Community Project founder Natalie Small wanted to empower women through surfing in San Diego, but no one was doing it. So she created the opportunity herself.
How This Woman Entrepreneur Found Decades of Success in Selling Cakes
Janie Clapp has perfected her recipe for a long-lasting business. By grounding herself in a love of baking, yet being ready to adapt to the times, she aims to ensure Janie’s Cakes will live on for decades to come.
How to Seriously Make a Difference Through Your Work
Sure, you could have a safe and secure job in any old profession. But if you’re looking to make an impact, consider starting a social enterprise.
This Minneapolis Beekeeper Is Building a Thriving Business
Kristy Allen is no hobbyist beekeeper. Her Beez Kneez has multiple sources of revenue, and a pedal-powered invention is up next.
Feeling Lost, She Quit Her Corporate Job, Started a Social Enterprise and Reinvented Her Life
Kate Curran took a series of calculated steps to make a midlife career change and rediscover her purpose.
Partnerships Help an Entrepreneur Scale Up, While Keeping Products Handmade
Entrepreneur Cordelia Smith is committed to hand-making all of Formulary 55’s bath, body and home goods. To keep up with orders at her growing venture, she has teamed up with like-minded makers.
A Storytelling Strategy Spells Success for a Branding Business and Its Clients
Amber Williams launched her branding consultancy, Punkyflair, with the idea that stories, not sales pitches, are the best way to reach customers. And she thinks it’s an especially good strategy for women and people of color.
Weathering Sickness and Staff Issues While Building a Thriving Pilates Venture
Entrepreneurial zeal put Absolute Pilates owner Allison Zang in the hospital. Here’s how she worked past illness and infighting to build a solo venture into a five-studio business.