Kalyn Salinas is the founder of The Citrine Compass, a boutique travel agency connecting wanderers with tastemakers around the world.
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!
Press-On Nails for Every Hand
Bailey Stanworth is the founder of Quickies, which makes salon-quality press-on nails for anyone who enjoys a good manicure.
She Uses Storytelling to Amplify Marginalized Voices
Catharine Montgomery is the founder of Better Together, a marketing agency that serves underrepresented communities.
She’s Helping Runners Improve Their Physical – and Mental – Health
Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards is the founder of Fast Bananas, an online resource for runners that was built by experts.
Her App Connects People Looking for Walking Buddies
Laura Wellington created the ZNEEX app to get avid walkers in step with one another.
She Takes Deadstock Materials and Turns Them Into Accessories
Yvette Rashawn Estime’s sustainable fashion line, Dirty Celebrity, upcycles e-commerce inventory and turns it into jewelry, bags and more.
Her Sunscreen Applicator Gives Kids Full Sun Protection
Justinia Gardiner is the founder of SunnyStik, a sunscreen applicator designed to help caregivers apply sunscreen swiftly and effectively to a child’s face.
She’ll Help You Learn a New Language
Jazz Cole is a private language tutor who works with professionals moving abroad through her company, Multilingual & Philanthropic.
Her Portraits Help Entrepreneurs Visualize Their Future Selves
Victoria Rose photographs entrepreneurs as they are – and as they aspire to be – through her photography company, Flaunt and Flourish.
Her Pillows Are Her Own Dream Come True
Dihandria Bright makes throw pillows formed into customizable script sayings through her company, PillowScript.
Baby Socks That Won’t Get Lost
Danielle Ferrantello’s Snappy Socks are designed to keep babies from pulling them off.
From Struggling Teen Mom to Self-Made Entrepreneur
Rachel Neill is the founder of Figgy Play, which makes modular couch cushions for kids.
She Wants to Help You Create the Perfect Greeting Card
Laura Thomson’s company WishBird Greetings allows customers to design a personalized greeting card from hundreds of templates.
Building a Performance-Enhancing Period-Tracking App
Elina Vale is the founder of Essence, an app designed to help women optimize their health and productivity according to their menstrual cycle.
A Private Online Community Focused on Mental Health
Ellen Line is the founder of ROAR Wellness Co.mmunity, where individuals can find affordable support and connection.