Anita Thomas designs accessories made from vegan cactus leather through her company, Lavāda Handbags.
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!
For Years, She Wrote Children’s Books. Now, She Prints Them
Tish Rabe runs her eponymous independent, kid-focused printing press from her Connecticut home.
She Turns Her Playful Watercolors into Unique Stationary
Kyle Sommer’s scribbly works of art become thoughtful greeting cards, notebooks and planners through Sommer Letter Co., her stationary business.
This Entrepreneurial Duo is Selling a Journey in a Jar
Katerina Juskey and Victoria Mierzwa left their corporate jobs behind to launch their scented candle line, LOHN.
Her Boxing Gym is for Every Body
Emily Stork’s gym, Worth The Fight Boxing, is proudly woman-owned, LGBTQ-owned and BIPOC-owned. And she wants everyone in the ring.
Her Nonprofit Supports Black Women Business Owners
Nikki Porcher is the founder of Buy From a Black Woman, a hub for Black women entrepreneurs that helps them with everything from marketing to raising capital.
Her Warming Tech Fits Seamlessly Under Everyday Wear
Kristen Carbone’s company, Brilliantly, produces portable, rechargeable, easily concealed pads that effectively warm its wearers.
She’s Producing Branding Tools and Training for Entrepreneurial Individuals
Keva Epale’s eponymous storytelling studio teaches companies and creatives how to tackle branding themselves.
She Creates Music, Videos and Picture Books for Kids
Sukey Molloy is a musician who uses her talents to bring joy and learning opportunities to young children.
Her Business Teaches Kids to Code
Marliis Reinkort’s company, Code Galaxy, offers online coding and technology classes designed for children.
Financial Planning for Women Who Aren’t Millionaires (Yet)
Crissi Cole is the founder of Penny Finance, an online financial planning platform tailor-made for women.
She Helps Founders Launch Their Social Media Feeds
Ashley Rector started digital marketing agency Quimby Digital to help women entrepreneurs grow their online presence.
She Uses Plant Waste to Make Sustainable Fabrics
Cynthia Asije’s company, Adire Lounge, creates textiles out of surprising bits of agricultural waste.
Creating Community and Support For Disabled People
Tiffany Yu is the founder of Diversability, an event-coordinating community built to helps disabled people feel less isolated and excluded.
Her Company Helps Busy Globetrotters Curate the Perfect Trip
Kalyn Salinas is the founder of The Citrine Compass, a boutique travel agency connecting wanderers with tastemakers around the world.