“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.”
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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.”
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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.”
Danielle Rydberg: Carry a Coat, Hands Free
“My definition of success is creating financial freedom while doing something that I am passionate about.”
Samantha Hodgkins: Activewear for Teens
“Every girl that feels uplifted, empowered, elevated, supported and encouraged through connection with SparkFire is a success.”
Johanna Eckart: Vibrant Activewear for Women
“Marablue Activewear’s goals are to grow into a global sportswear brand for women that promotes a more real and diverse image of women in sports.”
Nazish Hussain: Buy & Sell Designer Goods Anonymously
“This where Secret Stash came in providing a platform to buy and sell original designer items at bargain prices and the best part is it’s anonymous which helps cultural sensitivities.”
Fathima Afrin & Fathima Sameera: Two Young Fashion Entrepreneurs Build Their Business
“We are two young girls without business training, but right after finishing 12th grade we wanted to do something, that’s when Afeera happened.”
Aarti Shankar: Traditional Sarees For Festive Occasions
“A casual conversation with my dad not only sparked up the thought of designing apparel but also re-designing my career.”