After starting her own company FairTaste to help underpaid farmers, Puifung Leung quickly realized she knew nothing about running a business. In this Inspiration Minute she shares the one secret that turned FairTaste into a successful social enterprise.
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Inspiration Minute: Make Mistakes and Laugh
Without any formal business education she started Becky’s Pet Care in 1998, walking dogs with her infant son strapped to her back. Her business has grown steadily ever since and today she employs 85 people. Watch this Inspiration Minute.
A Glimpse Behind The London’s ‘Women’s Olympics’
American women athletes beat the sweaty gym socks off of their male counterparts at 2012 London Summer Olympics bringing home more gold and total medals than men for the first time in history.
Don’t Go Into Business for the Money
Whaaaaaat? We thought that was the whole point! Watch an Inspiration Minute to see why a leading entrepreneur thinks it’s a bad idea.
Coping with Isolation as an Entrepreneur
Like many entrepreneurs Lysanne Tusar has faced many lonely days (and nights) while growing her business. In this Inspiration Minute she tells us how she keeps moving forward anyway.
Big Sacrifices Lead Gymnast Gabby Douglas to Gold
The first African-American Olympic all-around champion in gymnastics reminds us that the path to achieving your dreams isn’t easy but attainable through hard work and sheer grit.
Olympian’s Role Model
The first African-American ski racing Olympic medalist tells us how her role models helped her earn more money and improve her work-life balance.
A Reminder from The Queen: Keep Your Sense of Humor
This video of Queen Elizabeth at the Olympic Games opening ceremony made us smile.
Inspiration Minute: Love Yourself
It might sound corny but watching Rose Yeong convey this simple message carries meaning. As a child growing up in Malaysia Rose’s father didn’t believe girls deserved a lot, so she ran away from home.
Appreciations: Queen of Soul Food, Sylvia Woods
Several African-American women entrepreneurs have expressed their appreciation for Sylvia Woods following news that the “Queen of Soul Food” had died on Thursday at the age of 86 in New York. Woods, who started her soul-food restaurant in Harlem in the early 1960s, was remembered as a ground- breaking entrepreneur who paved the way for women of color.
Inspiration Minute: Do you have what it takes to succeed?
A new study commissioned by American Express Open estimates there are over 8.3 million women-owned businesses in the United States. Many of you may be thinking of, or recently joined, their ranks. Do you possess these qualities to run a successful startup?
Caine’s Arcade: A 9-year-old Creates Company from Cardboard
Caine Monroy, a 9-year-old who started an arcade business made from discarded boxes has inspired people all over the world with his imagination and passion for arcade games.
Finding Inspiration in Life’s Toughest Moments
We have received over a hundred submissions from women sharing their stories starting a business. One of the questions we ask women is why they started their business in the first place. On several occassions, their answers astounded me.
Woman Entrepreneur Gives Guys the Boot
Lisa Sorrell founded Sorrell Custom Boots because she loves working with her hands. She’s passed on her passion for creating her award winning boots to her 15-year-old daughter, who runs her own business designing ladies shoes (What a perk being related to someone in this family.) Sorrell’s biggest regret? Trying to keep up with the guys.
Meet Eve, the 8-Year-Old Entrepreneur
Eve Hobsbawm’s story is one that will make you feel inspired or incredibly lazy. The 8-year-old child from London has started her own business, charging customers to solve all their problems.