“I realized that gender dynamics and menstrual hygiene was largely neglected by many NGO projects working in health and sanitation sectors.”
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!
Karen Smoots: The Eco-Friendly Glove Dryer
“Happiness and contentment begins with me and if I am satisfied with the growth, outcome and overall position of where I am today, I have achieved success.”
Allison Blust-Zang: Pilates & Barre Studios
“Years ago as I started this journey I was told you cannot have it all – well I have a saying, ‘I want more.'”
Radhika Shrivastava: Guiding Patients Through Healthcare Challenges
“Let me be a role model to the many middle class small town women who want to chase their dreams.”
Emelda Mwamanga: Creating the First Lifestyle Magazine in East Africa
“I am a pioneer lifestyle magazine publisher in my country.”
Elise Gaston Chand: Podcasting About Following Your Dreams
“As a former journalist, it made sense to share the stories of successful and well-known people who are living their dreams.”
Minerva Mazzawi: Helping Young Couples Maintain a Healthy Marriage
“Reaching out to Arab couples with a new social idea addressing a sensitive topic was absolutely my top challenge.”
Rachel O’Neill: Homemade Clothing for Vulnerable Children
“I wanted to do something that would honor these girls and plant in their hearts that they are worthy.”
Miko Garry: Custom Ice Cream
“Our customization of ice cream allows anybody to pick the ingredients – it’s something that our clients enjoy and also helps many individuals who have dietary needs be able to enjoy ice cream.”
Dina Feldman: Farm-to-Table Salsa With a Mission to do Good
“It has been a year since I first had this vision of Feel Good Salsa – a locally sourced line of fresh salsas with the mission of doing good at its core.”
Leah Kitoloh: Connecting Women Across Africa
“Once chapters are established, the members continue to connect and identify initiatives as well as fund raising opportunities that are specific to the chapter to make a positive impact on their community and economy.”
Dr. Sumedha Kushwaha: A Community Based Anti-Tobacco Program
“I started ATTAC to provide health checkups, cancer screenings and tobacco cessation advice all at people’s door step.”
Colleen Coughlin: An Eco-Friendly Approach to Closet Purging
“There is money to be made in this waste and I know how to do it!”
Sophie Slater: A Clothing Brand That Doesn’t Use Photoshop or Sweatshops
“We want to be the most exciting ethical fashion brand, and to change the conversation about the environment and body image for the better.”
Azin Valy: Garmets Crafted from Topographical Images
“The idea of deriving the design of a garment or scarf from the topography of a place was very exciting to me.”