Lanette Miles runs Contessa The Baker, an online shop shipping sweet treats across the country.
Your Stories, Your Words: The Latest From the 1,000+ Stories Project
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 Got Over Her Fear of Failure and Took The Plunge to Open The Business of Her Dreams
Christina Catsavis is the founder of The Smith Jewelry & Living, a modern general store with specialty items.
She’s a Dog Lover Who Created a Device to Keep Pups Hydrated on Long Walks
Kerry Cooke is the creator of SPLEASH, a water carrying attachment for your dog’s leash.
She’s Sharing Tools that Provide Peace and Wellness
Kristina Karim is the founder of Reiki and Roll, where she offers Reiki, spiritual coaching and online courses.
She’s Helping People Get Back on The Job Market Through Mindset Training
Kiechelle Degale is the founder of KiE Leadership Training and Development.
She’s Been Bringing Movie Posters to the Masses for Over Twenty Years
Ilena Di Toro is the founder of JustMoviePosters.com.
She’s Rescuing Stray Dogs and Providing Employment Opportunities to Underserved Women
Deb Jarrett is the founder of Dharamsala Animal Rescue, an India based dog shelter that’s tackling the country’s massive street dog problem while also employing local women.
She’s Helping Writers Find Their Voice and Their Motivation
Urbi Bhaduri is the founder of Maps for Lost Writers, a coaching service for writers and aspiring writers.
She’s Repurposing Old Library Books into Eco-Friendly Handmade Gifts
Michelle Ciarlo-Hayes is the founder of mkc photography, a gift and home decor company.
She Ditched Her Day Job and Decided to Follow Her Passion Full Time
Lucie Pouilly is the founder of Lucie Al Portraits & Creative, a Cork, Ireland based photography and branding studio.
She Built a Flourishing CBD Business During the Pandemic and The West Coast Wildfires
Lori Peck is the founder of CAASI a line of organic CBD infused products.
She’s Bringing Science and Innovation to a Thousand Year Old Cooking Tradition
Alpana Tiwari is the founder of Nushka Kitchen, a company bringing authentic Ayurvedic cooking practices to maternity supplements.
She’s Helping Visionary Introverted Women Achieve Their Career and Business Goals
Patience Ogunbona is the founder of ATI Coaching, Consulting and Training, helping women achieve their goals and increase their impact.
She’s Giving Soft Serve Ice Cream a Healthy Make-Over
Melissa Schulman is the founder of the Los Angeles-based Yoga-Urt shops, which sell organic vegan soft serve.
She’s Helping Voice Actors, Presenters and Business Professionals Speak Clearly & With Confidence
Nic Redman is a voice coach and accent specialist training everyone from celebrities to entrepreneurs.