“I’ve realized that when you’re extremely passionate about something, you do not need glamorous degrees or elaborate strategies. The answers just come to you organically.”
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!
Stephanie L. Elder & Carla S. Mowery: Background Checks
“We give old fashioned customer service and believe the customer’s needs come first.”
Johanna Eckart: Vibrant Activewear for Women
“Marablue Activewear’s goals are to grow into a global sportswear brand for women that promotes a more real and diverse image of women in sports.”
Adèle McLay: Coaching for Business and Life
“Often we forget how exciting it is to learn and grow, and how vital it is for a meaningful life.”
Anjali Srivastava: Helping Parents with School Admissions
“Every year when parents secure a seat at school for their child and don’t miss a deadline, it gives us satisfaction and encourages us to help more people.”
Jess Chua: Career and Astrological Consulting
“What motivated me to start my career coaching and doing astrological consulting was the fact that it combines all of my passions.”
Ruby Sury: Comfortable Clothes for Kids
“My biggest success is my customers believing in my product.”
Vasundhara Sharma: Minimalist Graphic Design
“Business is a marathon, not a sprint.”
Natalie McVeigh: Family Owned Business Advising
“When we can help a family owned business ensure they are more successful at the business of their business while sustaining their family and legacy, we’ve been successful.”
Kim Votruba-Matook: Art Promotes Literacy
“I looked for a tool that I could enjoy in my home, specifically my son’s room that could continuously inspire adults to have educational conversations with George…and I couldn’t find it. So I created it.”
Jiya Chhonker: A Woman Pursuing Her Real Estate Dream
“Since my childhood I have dreamed of becoming a successful entrepreneur.”
Susanne Hemet: From Web Designer to Business Coach
“I realized that I could turn this love into a business and Collective Herd was born.”
Asmi Pather: Business Longevity with Personalized Gifts
“My biggest success is having run this business successfully for ten years, this year!”
Nazish Hussain: Buy & Sell Designer Goods Anonymously
“This where Secret Stash came in providing a platform to buy and sell original designer items at bargain prices and the best part is it’s anonymous which helps cultural sensitivities.”
Fathima Afrin & Fathima Sameera: Two Young Fashion Entrepreneurs Build Their Business
“We are two young girls without business training, but right after finishing 12th grade we wanted to do something, that’s when Afeera happened.”