Andrea Harris-Lyon was tired of the lack of ballerinas and princesses of color on paper plates, so she founded Anna+Pookie Party Supplies.
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!
She Couldn’t Find an Anti-Acne Product for Aging Skin – So She Created it Herself
Reham Essa is a cosmetic chemist and the founder of skincare line Radixir.
On a Dare, She Added Hot Sauce to Coffee…And a Business Was Born
Lauren D’Souza is the founder of Ujjo, which uses spices to amp up the heat in your morning brew.
Inspired by Sharp-Dressed Women, She Designed a Footwear Line
Aisha Oladiran left finance to launch Nigerian-based shoe brand Isha O Luxury.
Burnout Led Her to Follow Her Dream of Being an Artist
Former teacher Allison Belolan is a New York-based artist making mixed-media landscapes.
She Quit Her Corporate Job to Become a Self-Taught Interior Designer
Shelagh Conway says she brings talent and a flair for project management to the home remodel process.
She’s a Nurse Practitioner Turned Skincare Entrepreneur
Tracy Adkins is the founder of Jivana, a skincare line made from Ayurvedic botanicals.
Why She Started an AI-Driven Shipping Platform
Zaiba Sarang is the founder of iThink Logistics, which helps e-commerce sites sell, ship and track goods to consumers.
She Created a Healthier Lifestyle for Herself. Now She’s Helping Others Get Fit
Lauren Caggiano’s New Heights Fitness provides personal and small group training for people beginning their fitness journey.
She Turned an Early Pandemic Job Loss into an Organic Skincare Company
Elizabeth Menegon’s small-batch skincare company SugarSkinn creates customized products for individuals, luxury properties and horses.
Her Virtual Platform Provides At-Home Treatment for Eating Disorders
Wendy Oliver Pyatt is bringing principles of intuitive eating and ‘healthy-at-every-size’ to her virtual platform Within Health.
She’s Developed a Pillowcase to Prevent Neck Pain
Janice Shokrian’s Tausi Brands aims to provide comfort and a good night’s sleep.
She’s Upcycling Mementos Into One-of-a-Kind Jewelry
Melissa Panszi Riebe’s jewelry line A D’Zine creates meaningful pieces from vintage materials.
She’s an Artist Selling NFTs to Raise Money for Good Causes
Erica Reiling wanted art on the blockchain to have social impact, so she created Crypto Venus as a Web3 brand with purpose.
Her Platform’s Specialty is Afro Hairstyles
Jade Phillips’ Mane Hook-Up helps people with afros or curly hair book appointments with expert hair stylists.