“I realized that a life spent with dogs would be something I would love.”
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!
Emily & Jessica Leung of Hey Lady: Entrepreneurial Twins Create Comfortable Heels
“Shoes became the means for us to infuse fun and function back into the wedding industry.”
Lisa Besserman of Startup Buenos Aires: Fostering the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Buenos Aires
“To me, there is no greater success than improving the lives of others.”
Ama Addae of Beach Glam: Stylish Wear for the Beach
“The top challenge with Beach Glam has been multi-tasking and being involved with all aspects of the business.”
Allison Jaffe of Allison Jaffe Interior Design LLC: Creating Dream Spaces
“As a entrepreneur, I am helping to set the tone of how a new generation of women in the work field are perceived.”
Jenny Blakey of Phoster Candles: Eco-Friendly Candles Helping to Combat Global Poverty
“There’s a distinct feeling that comes with launching a business, and there’s nothing else like it.”
Nelly Garcia of Rocheli Patisserie: Custom Made Cakes for Any Occasion
“Success means being able to create change, not just for yourself but for a community.”
Alexis Grant of Socialexis: A Digital Strategist for the Workplace
“Having my own business allows me to pursue opportunities that interest me, learn on my own terms and have the flexibility to live life the way I want to.”
Jamie Walker of SweatGuru: Discover and Share Fitness Classes Online
“The only constant in success is creation; you have to keep moving forward to be successful.”
Genavieve Shingle of Genavieve Shingle Law: An Affordable Attorney for Small Business Owners
“There was a huge void in accessibility to an affordable attorney for these young entrepreneurs who really want to change the face of our society.”
Renatta Emerson of Immersion Events: Corporate Event Management Gets a New Spin
“Success to me is being able to give myself the freedom to be creative in a way that benefits others.”
Maria-Lola Edun of La Signorina Chocolates: Fashionable Chocolate for the Socially-Conscious Sweet Tooth
“I believe Fair Trade products can be a luxury item just like any other luxury brand.”
Silvia Scandar Mahan of Vividly: A Platform for Designers and Ethical Clothing
“My sister and I founded Vividly to help artists share their work, and help shoppers find greater meaning in what they wear.”
Shannon Wilkinson of Reputation Communications: Online Reputation Management
“The writing was on the wall, and it said ‘Internet.'”
Emily Raleigh of Smart Girls Group: Bringing Smart Girls Together
“My top challenge is redefining what it means to be smart.”