“For an artist, mitosis is an irresistible concept, encompassing so many ideas – change, growth, symmetry – at the very root of what it means to be alive.”
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!
Flora Pringle of Cracked Candy: Unconventional, Handmade, Sugar-Free Candy
“Whether I like it or not, I am a woman that needs to work.”
Natasha Dzurny of TechnoChic: Floppy Disk Coasters, Circuit Board Jewelry & Other Geek-Inspired Accessories
“TechnoChic is all about infusing technology into decorating and decorating with technology.”
Janie Cooke and Caroline Nix of O-Venture: Giving Women an Extra Helping Hand
“If we can literally and figuratively give women an extra hand to hold onto what’s most important, then we have achieved success.”
Lynnicia Massenburg of Peaches and Science: A Scientist Creates Biochemistry Inspired Jewelry
“I created these protein structure earrings to present science, especially biochemistry, to the public in a simple and whimsical way.”
Joy Wang of Ameizen LLC: All Natural Supplements in a One Click Dispensary System
“My small-sized product has the potential to change people’s lives in a big way, by helping people take better control of their healthy lifestyle.”
Heather Taylor of Archetypal Images, LLC: An Independent Producer Brings the Story of 1920’s Female Aviators to Life
“It was not the social norm in 1929 for women to fly, yet these women broke through barriers to follow their passion.”
Rosemary Mayne of All Things AAFS: Archeological Tools Get A Make Over From A Recent College Graduate
“Every time I sell a tool roll I feel a tremendous sense of glee that I have been able to provide another archaeologist out there with the tools they need to excavate the past.”
Zemelda Carr of Destination Life LLC: An Occupational Therapist Brings Her Practice to Your Home
“Success for me is helping someone that’s not in a place to help themselves.”
Laura Overdeck of Bedtime Math Foundation: Creative Daily Math Problems for Kids
“What started out as a fun mathematics activity for my children has now grown into a nationwide movement to make math cool and to get kids fired up about numbers.”
Severine Picquet of MPB Agency, LLC: A French Entrepreneur Makes Her Mark on New York City’s Marketing & PR World
“Being an entrepreneur is my destiny.”
Theresa Pytell of Theresa Pytell Inc.: Jewelry Inspired by Nature
“I tend to take a minimalist view in my art by extracting certain simple but unique compositions based on natural structure, then experimenting and pushing the limits of traditional jewelry making techniques.”
Rechelle Balanzat of Juliette: A Young Entrepreneur Creates a Mobile App for New Yorkers To Do Their Laundry
“My upbringing infused so much passion and determination in me to succeed.”
Linda Singh of Sitara Collections: Empowering Indian Artisans with Fair Trade Wages for Their Handmade Jewelry
“We have loyal customers who love sifting through the site looking for new gemstone jewelry or home accents, but the fair-trade mission behind the company is too important to allow Sitara to remain only semi-successful.”
Lorraine Murray of Connected Kids Ltd.: Empowering Children and Adults Through Meditation and Mindfulness
“I truly believe that meditation saved my life.”