“I wanted a product that looked great, felt great and represented Africa’s finest oils and butters.”
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!
Angela McIver of Trapezium Math Club: Making Math Fun for Kids
“We are figuring out just how far you can push kids in math (pretty far) and I’m constantly amazed at how happy children are when they are being challenged at a high level.”
Elizabeth Mermel of Fraggle & Friggles: Whimsical Shirts, Prints & Jewelry Take Inspiration from Nature
“Creating wearable and useful art with a bit of meaning and a touch of laughter has been incredibly rewarding.”
Nicole Fellini Bouchey of Bossology: A Financial Resource for Female Entrepreneurs
“Being a business owner means wearing many different hats.”
Andrea Twarowski of Office Elle Solutions: An Online Business Expert Helps Others Discover the Freedom of Working from Home
“I decided to start online business coaching and help others make additional income online like I did!”
Anelia Andonova of Pearls, Diamonds and Satin Events: An Immigrant Entrepreneur Creates Elegant Personalized Event Design
“I realized that I must do this for myself and for the financial welfare of my family.”
Purva Grover of The Indian Trumpet: A Digital Magazine for the Indian Diaspora
“And honestly, even if someone had told me how tough the journey would be, I still would have done exactly the same thing and with the same enthusiasm.”
Michelle Luker of Interference Design: Witty Design Inspired by Everyday Objects
“I have always been interested in the way that things are put together.”
Tiffany Ard of Nerdy Baby LLC: Science-Inspired Toys and Gifts for Children
“A is for Atom, B is for Binomial Coefficients, C is for Callisto… oh, they are terrible and wonderful and I love sharing them with young nerds everywhere.”
Kristy Lewis of Quinn Popcorn: Microwave Popcorn Reinvented
“I loved microwave popcorn growing up, but couldn’t stomach it once I started reading about what was actually in it.”
Briana Feola of Brainstorm: A Graphic Designer Turns a Passion Project Into a Thriving Business
“It’s risky to go after happiness but there’s a great reward if you do.”
Sherri French of Spbang: Unique & Environmentally Friendly Reusable Snack Bags
“I was tired of throwing out plastic lunch bags nightly and could never get the fabric reusable snack bags clean. I knew I could make something better, both a mother and as a manufacturer.”
Vera Schlanger of My Belt Buckle: A Mompreneur Finds Work-Family Balance with Her Own Etsy Shop
“I feel blessed to be able to work at home, surrounded by my three children.”
Sylvia Aghabekian Lowden of Smarty Womyn: Putting Strong Female Role Models on Your Clothes
“Smarty Womyn is one step of many that will change our culture and encourage girls to choose STEM careers.”
Peggy Muddles of The Vexed Muddler: Biology, Microbiology & Anatomy Inspire a Ceramic Jewelry Maker
“I started my shop as creative therapy and a way to challenge myself outside of scientific circles.”