TARB began from a desire to give women accessories that allowed them to exhibit their personal style through unique handbags that do not overpower the wearer but rather enhance their sense of beauty.
1000 Apparel & Accessories
Paula Jasinski: Be The Bay–Doing Good For The Environment
We started our brand, Be the Bay, around the Chesapeake Bay to celebrate the unique character of the region and raise money for restoration projects through profit donations.
Woman Entrepreneur Turns Steel into Eco-Jewelry
Joy Opfer left her internet job to return to her steel industry roots and hand craft eco-jewelry, now worn by top celebrities.
Katie Rock: Activyst — Helping Girls Play Sports and Live Better
I found out that girls who play sports are statistically less likely to get pregnant or be in an abusive relationship, and are statistically healthier, more confident, and happier.
Roslyn Cruz: Seams Karmic– Online Kids Consignment
Seams Karmic developed from a constant lack of time to shop for my children’s clothes. Every time I turned around my oldest son needed new socks, new shoes, new pants, etc.
Elizabeth Jeffer-Anerousis: Roztayger – Loves Connecting with Customers
The business is not a hobby and certainly not an easy way to make money. But the business is growing and heading in the right direction so I am cautiously optimistic.
Michelle Miller: Beau Monde Vintage & Gretel’s Boutique
I couldn’t work when my health acted up & I also take care of my mother who is a 3x survivor of Lymphoma. So I needed a plan. I wanted to do something I enjoyed.
Sophia Hyder: Evolvemint
I yearned to find happiness through meaningful work, and knew that combining my two favorite passions, international development and fashion, would let me do just that.
Seema S. Sahin: Modern Mary
For most Muslim women it can be challenging finding styles that express their cultural heritage, American identity, and at the same time being true to their faith.
Kristen Willis: Kris’s Vintage Clothing
Once I was out of the military I wanted an income of my own that didn’t take me away from my children and after much trail and error I finally opened a shop on Etsy.com.
Marcie Muehlke: Celia Grace -a social enterprise
I realized that I could pair the market opportunity of women seeking a more meaningful wedding dress with the social need for safe, fair, and empowering work for women…and create something truly beautiful.
Maja Svensson: ELSA AND ME
I’ve always wanted to run my own business… After I finished college in Sweden (where I’m from) with a major in Economics, I went to New York for an internship at the Consulate General of Sweden.
Mariana Chambers + Debra Zusin: GiveLoveCycle
We started GiveLoveCycle to create a product that is reflective of ourselves – real women that bike as a means of transportation.
Alex Robinson: Alcott Clothier
While working in the Men’s custom clothing industry I discovered an immense void in the market for women. Alcott Clothier provides women with luxurious, flattering, and fashion-forward custom clothing.
Alexis Gopal M.D.: Alexis Gopal Jewelry
People started asking where I bought my jewelry, the next thing you know, I started a business. It was the best decision I’ve ever made, and I’ve never looked back since.