“I didn’t want to wake up in the morning and go work for an organization or a company but rather for myself.”
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Manali Shenoy Kamat: India’s First Corporate Kurtas for Women
“I had also noticed my colleagues facing similar issues while shopping for comfortable office wear. Thus, Indian Concepts was born. We aim to provide comfortable ‘corporate kurtas’ for women.”
Abinaya Chandran: Re-Inventing Traditional Indian Textiles for the Modern Woman
“I always regretted that I hadn’t fuelled my energy into a proper creative channel.”
These Phoenix Sisters Launched a $25 Million Eco-Chic Business
Ann and Jenny Siner’s “cute, clean and current” consignment shops keep used items out of the trash.
Serena Richmond: Stylish Handbags
“Success to me is when you have made steps towards your goal or your passion.”
Cathy Hamilton: Providing Clothes & Shoes to Foster Teens
“Success is making a difference and helping others who have often been forgotten about.”
Naghilia Desravines: Helping Women Help Themselves
“If you need mentoring, help searching for a job, building your resume, starting a company or maybe you just need clothes for an interview – we have your back. I believe in the power of women and sometimes we just need help to find it.”
Anita Mahaffey: Lightweight Sleepwear for Men & Women
“To be able to solve people’s sleep issues and give back to charity is my definition of success. We are trying to make the world a better place with every pj we sell.”
April Rose Gedney & Barbara Corea: Making Something Old, New Again
“We started a fashion handbag brand that uses elements of natural or recycled materials.”
Haralee Weintraub: Light Weight Breathable Pajamas
“I could not find anything soft and comfortable for sleep so I started my own company.”
Christy Duncan: Clothing Consignment with a Mission to Help Others
“I desperately wanted to marry my career with philanthropy.”
How ‘Orange is the New Black’ Inspired This Luxury T-Shirt Company
At Road Twenty-Two, founded by Iranian immigrant Fif Ghobadian in San Francisco, women who served time in prison get a second chance.
Nasreen Sheikh: Empowering Disadvantaged Women in Nepal
“Our aim is to train marginalized and disadvantaged women all over the world with working skills to allow them to become financially independent and eventually give them a business plan to become a social entrepreneur.”
Nikita Acharya: Leading E-Commerce in Nepal
“We want to empower more women by building more factories where they can use their skill, empower themselves, and live a more respected life in the society.”
Melissa Mendez: Design Studio for Apparel Companies
“Becoming rich has never been the focus for me in my business and the funny thing, when I took my mind off of money and focused on service and kindness I began to get more work.”