“A casual conversation with my dad not only sparked up the thought of designing apparel but also re-designing my career.”
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!
Kanchan Sukhija: Compare Deals & Shop Smart
“Seeing your idea develop into something that is of daily help to the public at large is how I would like to define success for CompareMunafa.com.”
Tayo Dada: Rural Development in Nigeria
“I serve various communities through logistics services and empower the rural women in the area of agriculture.”
Isabel Fernandez: A Better Way to Carry Your Bag
“Success is inspiring people and being able to touch someone’s life in a positive way. Success is being able to help those in need. Success is being able to constantly learn and grow as a person.”
Lidia Varesco Racoma: Marketing for Education-Focused Organizations
“Being a mom of two, I’m also passionate about supporting fellow moms in business.”
Janine Halloran: Teaching Kids Social Skills & Coping Mechanisms
“No matter what setting I was in, I encountered children who struggled with social skills and lacked healthy coping strategies.”
Sama Jashnani: An App Helps College Students Connect
“I believe that this app can be incredibly useful and would have definitely changed my university experience.”
Daisy Jing: Banishing Acne Scars
“It’s a great feeling to know that you are providing a product and service to people who will pay for it.”
Kriti Ashish: Traditional Jodhpur Designs
“The apparel design represents the unique cultural heritage of our city Jodhpur.”
Monisha Sudakar: Baking From Home
“I wasn’t a 9-5 job kind of person and wanted to do something on my own and in simple words, I wanted to be the boss!”
Dr. Uma Gautam: Boutique Recruitment in Bangalore
“For a working woman, it’s a constant juggle between the home and the office.”
Amneh Shaikh Farooqui: E-Commerce for Pakistani Artisans
“Our e-store is built around the concept that consumers want to know the makers and narratives behind products and so we treat retail as art.”
Amber Turner: Match-Making for Busy Professionals
“I wanted to create my own opportunity that I was in control of.”
Sonal Singh: Women-Centric Consultancy
“Women are born creators and if only they had the faith to embrace this natural talent, we could have so many small businesses enriching our economy and motivating others.”
Monica Kang: Creative Thinking for Professionals
“I decided to gather my diverse expertise in project management, curriculum development, teaching, business, and community building, and create a space for professionals to rediscover their creativity.”