Pallavi Pande’s eco-friendly line of disposable plates, bowls and spoons draws inspiration from her childhood.
1,000 Stories
More than 1,000 women entrepreneurs from around the world have told us about their personal business journeys. Here are their stories, in their own words. Tell us yours!
Honey Harvested in Harlem
Theresa Crichlow is keeping bees, educating her community and selling delicious honey through her business, BeeFavored.
She’s Using AI to Match Healthcare Workers with Opportunities
Francine Hwang’s goal? To solve staffing shortages plaguing the healthcare industry through her company, FrannyCares.
A Subscription Book Club for Bilingual Kids
Hera Li, founder of Curio, is on a mission to provide children with books that will nurture a love of reading in numerous languages.
Her Venues Are Ideal for Nature-Lovers’ Nuptials
Mandi Young operates two wedding venues in Missouri that combine nature, mid-century design – and her keen attention to detail.
She Takes Clients’ Content from Ideation to Publication
Nadia Pupa started Pique Publishing to help customers with their every written need.
She Helps Consumers Avoid Fast Fashion and Drained Wallets
Arina Ponomareva built an app, Flashee, where boutique designers sell their threads to climate- and budget-conscious customers.
She Built a Community for Nonprofit Leaders
Joan Garry provides resources, coaching, and more to individuals working to make our world a better place.
She Helps Her Clients ‘Get’ Email
Liz Wilcox turned her email marketing know-how into a self-named business that works with fellow founders.
She Wants Every Child to See Themselves in Her Books and Toys
Shaneisha Dodson offers dolls, stories and puzzles that feature Black and brown girls through her online shop, Brilliant Girl.
She Turns Discarded Sports Gear into Retro-Style Bags
Kate Harvey takes old ski and snowboarding attire and upcycles it all into fanny packs, zipper pouches and more.
She’s Making Life Sweeter for Her Community
Olivia Carpenter’s cookie company, Via’s Cookies, offers treats for every diet, and donates a portion of its profits to marginalized students in need.
She Created A Mentorship Program for Teen Girls
Cassie McDuffey provides educational activities and guidance for young women in the Jackson, Mississippi, area.
Her Business Helps Youngsters Learn French Avec Leurs Parents
Amy Maan is the founder of 123 Petit Pas, which offers engaging virtual French-language classes for children and parents to take together.
Her Mobile Coffee Cart Creates Gathering Spaces Wherever it Goes
Iasia Montana-Maye’s business on wheels, Espressate, brings specialty coffee to events around Durham, North Carolina.