I was passionate about seeing women succeed, and so I packed up my consulting practice and focused my energies on Company of Women.
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!
Lisa Mann: Light Affection– Entrepreneur & Innovator
I also started playing around with a product I developped and since I have always had dreams of having my own business I decided it was time to take the leap.
Laurie Schwarzrock: Livelonglivestrong–Freedom To Be Her Own Boss
Being able to enjoy your life whatever that looks like. To be able and help others out when needed. To be able and travel without thinking about money and ties.
Andrea Paltzer: The Earth Education Project– Empowering Women in Nicaragua
I believe that small businesses and social enterprise charities can offer communities a lasting solution to problems they have come across such as, lack of education and a lack of employment opportunities.
Tina Pang Mayer: PenPalGirls, Inc.–Educating Kids Through Multi-Cultural Dolls
The concept for PenPalGirls, Inc. came from my experience as a mother of two who realized my daughters were not fully aware of their cultural heritage and could not appreciate their uniqueness.
Zein Shiyyab: eTraining1.com– Celebrate Your Small And Big Successes
Being an entrepreneur means that your life is changing by being more challenging, more stressful and more successful as well if you have the determination to proceed and keep working and never GIVE UP!
Hillary Berman: Popcorn & Ice Cream–Customers Come First
That’s what inspired Popcorn & Ice Cream, a desire to make marketing strategy and program execution available to inspirational small businesses-at a price they can afford.
Rinku Jain: Recroit Consulting Solutions Pvt Ltd- Freelancer to Business Owner
It was the need that had prompted me to start something on my own. My family needed my support financially and I had to take the call.
Shriya Patil-Capturing Timeless Moments
To me, success is when you have the skills/experience to stand on your own (that applies to any field). What you do with those skills and experience is up to you.
Gauri Singh: The Maids’ Company- Helping Women Get to Work
We support women by providing a professional service, which allows them to return to the work force and maintain their financial independence while giving employment and fair wages to the poor women.
Lori Cheek: Revolutionizing the Dating Game with Cheek’d
I’m kind of an accidental entrepreneur, so really didn’t know anything about building a business.
1,000 Stories: Non-profit Gives Working Children a Place to Play
Entrepreneur creates a place where India’s kids could play and escape the harsh realities of daily life.
Laura Zander: Jimmy Beans Wool–Made a Fortune Spinning Yarns
In 2002, after 2 years of marriage and a life-changing move from San Francisco to Truckee, CA, my husband Doug and I emptied our savings account and I opened Jimmy Beans Wool.
Faith Gonsalves: Music Basti – Gives Voice to Children in India
Poverty and its corollary powerlessness are overcome first by listening to the voices of the poor and their perspectives, aspirations and cultural identities.
Katie Rock: Activyst — Helping Girls Play Sports and Live Better
I found out that girls who play sports are statistically less likely to get pregnant or be in an abusive relationship, and are statistically healthier, more confident, and happier.