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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!
Jackie Zlatanovski of FLIK FLOPS: Lighting the Way for Kids
“We want to prove that kids sometimes do have the best ideas.”
Khadija Fajry of KENZA International Beauty: Turning Beauty into Generosity
“Success is being able to share your blessings with those in need.”
Laurel Donnellan of Bright Livelihoods: Finding Your Purpose
“My role on this planet is to translate ancient wisdom into an accessible program designed to help people find and follow their calling.”
Irina Jordan of ARTISURN: An Ode to Loved Ones
“I love what I do and it gives me an extra boost when thinking that ARTISURN can be my family legacy business.”
Dara Barwick of Dara Barwick Consulting: Helping Others Achieve Their Goals
“I have found that is a huge advantage to being my own boss, I can choose to spend my time exactly how I wish.”
Marlene Luterman of Calabasas Cake & Cookie Co.: Edible Happiness
“The world is a tough place and I want to make it a bit easier, even with just one bite of a cookie.”
Beth Freschi of A Time for Expression: Inspiring Words
“I learned that I need to focus on my own business, and use my time, energy and resources to build something that reflects my vision.”
Iris Wangermann Intercultural Training: The End of Culture Shock
“My aim is to make people aware of the beauty and necessity of cultural diversity.”
Sherri Sue Fisher of TimerDiet: Creativity in a Second Career
“As I was approaching my fifties, I thought it was time to let my more creative side have a chance.”
Eileen Sloan of EZLeaps: Shoe Tying Tricks
“I thought, ‘If I had a dime for every shoe I’ve tied…I’d be a millionaire.”
Martha Campbell Pullen of Martha Pullen Company: Heirloom and Online Sewing
“My top challenge now is to teach other women and men how to build a company and not make the mistakes that I made.”
Christiane Kerr of Calm for Kids: Children’s Yoga
“I saw how well the kids in my classes responded when I introduced them to yoga, which has been a profoundly beneficial experience in my own life.”
Debra Joy of Joy Counseling and Family Mediation: Crisis Therapy
“Success is being a role model for how you want your clients to live. I’m not perfect, but I keep trying.”
Jane Duffus of What the Frock Comedy: Making you Laugh
“The comedy clubs weren’t booking them, the TV shows weren’t booking them, the radio panels weren’t booking them. Yet I knew there were hundreds of brilliantly funny women out there.”