Mary Dimouro created On the Road Again – her line of colorful, upcycled bags – to give customers a cute way to be climate-conscious.
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!
Her Daily Newsletter Presents Both Sides of Today’s Biggest Issues
Annafi Wahed started her political newsletter after the 2016 eElection in a bid to bridge the gap between left and right.
Her Jewelry Company Lets You Try Pieces From the Comfort of Home
Slisha Kankariya is the founder of With Clarity, an innovative engagement ring seller with its own home try-on program.
She Designed Shapewear for Every Body
Stefanie Manhal started up stā BODY in hopes of making and selling comfortable shapewear for all sizes.
She Built The Agency She Had Always Dreamt of Working For
Milou Pietersz was “ghosted” by every marketing company she applied to. So she took matters into her own hands by launching Simply Media & Advertising.
She’s Been Crafting Copy Since the Birth of Business Websites
Susan Greene’s self-named copywriting business has been thriving for over 20 years.
Seeking New Adventures, She Started a Coffee Farm in Hawaii
Joanie Wynn is the co-founder of Kona Earth, a single-estate coffee farm on the big island where they roast and ship their harvests to customers throughout the U.S.
Her Superfood Powders Helped Her Son Regain His Health
Sylvia Ortiz is the founder of MacroLife Naturals, a mission-based legacy brand that’s been bringing the (powdered) good stuff to customers – and her family – for 25 years.
She Brought the First Escape Rooms to Glasgow
Zsofia Doback fell in love with escape rooms as a student who was home for the holidays. She launched her own, Riddle Rooms Glasgow, to bring them to Scotland’s masses.
Her Snack Company Provides Opportunities to Folks With Autism
Jennifer Weise is the founder of Bee Free, a line of gluten-free granola snacks inspired by her son, who was diagnosed with the developmental disorder.
Her Activewear is Designed to Keep You Dry – Even in Your Sweatiest Workouts
Joan Casali is the founder of Sweaty Tee, a line of activewear with mini-towels attached to help wearers tackle sweat.
She Built Bowls to Keep Your Ice Cream Cool – And Your Soup, Hot
Jennifer Godkin is the founder of Calicle, a line of triple-insulated bowls designed to ensure that every meal (or dessert) can be enjoyed at a perfect temperature.
At Her Craft Shop, Kids Are Empowered to Express Themselves
Robin Brackbill is the founder of Fabby-Do, an arts-and-crafts cafe for children where imagination is encouraged.
How ‘Trees and Seas’ Inspire This Entrepreneur’s Stationery Stock
Traci Bixby is the founder of artsy greeting card and prints company Mossy Blue Paper Studio.
Her Fashion Brand Pays Homage to Her Late Father’s Life Motto
Meet Stephanie Rado Taormina, founder of Have Some Fun Today.