Menaca Pothalingham is a survivor of the Sri Lankan Civil War who works coaching others in resiliency.
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’s Creating the Work-Life Balance She Always Wanted
Jessica Thiefels’ consulting firm gives her the freedom to design her life according to her own rules.
She’s a Musician Providing Full Scale Event and Entertainment Production
Natasha Miller’s San Francisco-based Entire Productions serves the events industry with musicians, aerialists, magicians and everything in between.
Their Dating App is Creating a Safer Environment for Women
Julie Griggs & Danielle Dietzek’s Fourplay Social dating app allows users to go on dates in groups with their other single friends.
She’s Finding Solutions to Seasonal Affective Disorder
Amber Leong’s Circadian Optics Light Therapy Lamps are bringing light therapy to cold climate dwellers coast to coast.
She’s A Professional Organizer Helping Clients Transform Their Homes
Amy Bloomer’s company Let Your Space Bloom is all about making a space fit your specific needs.
She’s Helping to Connect Users to Businesses They Wouldn’t Traditionally Find Online
Trishna Mohanty created The Lister to bring businesses without an online presence into the digital world.
She’s Providing E-Commerce Businesses with Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Saloni Doshi of EcoEnclose wants to make eco-friendly packaging the norm for every business.
She’s Using Tech to Inspire Others to Give Back
Abby Frimpong created the social platform Duuple to inspire acts of giving amongst its users.
She is Making Sure Her Clients Are Prepared for Their Day in Court
Tasha Guidry offers mitigation services through her business Cycles Life Solutions.
She’s Overcome Tough Situations and Now She’s Helping Other Women Do The Same
Gwedolen Wilder works as a business strategist to counsel and inspire women to be their own role models.
How a Cross-Country Move and Two Chickens Changed Her Life
Andie Cohen-Healy found herself making a huge career change from television to fashion with her company The Feathered Head.
She’s Helping Families Explore The Globe Through Child-Friendly International Meal Kits
Rowena Scherer’s business eat2explore is fostering a love of cooking, learning and all things international in children.
She’s Helping Others Get on The Fast Track to Optimal Health
Dianne Leddy listened to her inner voice and decided to become a nutritionist.
Her Business is Providing Adults With Developmental Challenges Employment and Independence – Through Slow Cooking
Meg Barnhart started Zen of Slow Cooking, a line of spice blends, to create social impact.