“We were recent graduates and were sitting on a computer everyday applying for jobs waiting for someone to validate our potential by offering us a job. A few months later we decided we can do something on our own – something we love.”
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Melissa Austria of Gotstyle: Creating a One Stop Shop for Mens Clothing and Lifestyle Products
” I knew that the menswear market was changing and that there needed to be a new type of retail store to appeal to them.”
Taking Charge in a Menswear World
Melissa Austria is flourishing by offering men affordable style just they way they want it.
Alice Botnarenco of ALISIA ENCO: A Fashion-Savvy Entrepreneur Creates A Clothing Line for Women in Business
“My dream is to transform ALISIA ENCO into an international brand that will shape the way women approach business clothing and accessories.”
Michele Helene Cohen of Wabi Sabi Eco Fashion Concept: Eco Friendly Materials Meet Sophisticated Style
“I decided to combine my fashion needs and wellness routine to create a contemporary women’s workwear brand made with 100% certified organic fabrics.”
Lana Baker of The Soft Skin Company: Maternity Clothing that Helps Prevent Stretch Marks and Soothe Skin
“A lot of people have great ideas, but few people follow through with them.”
Nichole McClinton of Eat, Pray, Love Fashion: A Fashion Entrepreneur Launches Her Boutique Online
“I want to cater to every woman, not just one size, one style or one personality.”
Elizabeth Mermel of Fraggle & Friggles: Whimsical Shirts, Prints & Jewelry Take Inspiration from Nature
“Creating wearable and useful art with a bit of meaning and a touch of laughter has been incredibly rewarding.”
Vera Schlanger of My Belt Buckle: A Mompreneur Finds Work-Family Balance with Her Own Etsy Shop
“I feel blessed to be able to work at home, surrounded by my three children.”
Sylvia Aghabekian Lowden of Smarty Womyn: Putting Strong Female Role Models on Your Clothes
“Smarty Womyn is one step of many that will change our culture and encourage girls to choose STEM careers.”
Peggy Muddles of The Vexed Muddler: Biology, Microbiology & Anatomy Inspire a Ceramic Jewelry Maker
“I started my shop as creative therapy and a way to challenge myself outside of scientific circles.”
Michele Banks of Artologica: Science Inspired Watercolors Bring An Artistic Entrepreneur Financial Independence
“For an artist, mitosis is an irresistible concept, encompassing so many ideas – change, growth, symmetry – at the very root of what it means to be alive.”
Natasha Dzurny of TechnoChic: Floppy Disk Coasters, Circuit Board Jewelry & Other Geek-Inspired Accessories
“TechnoChic is all about infusing technology into decorating and decorating with technology.”
Janie Cooke and Caroline Nix of O-Venture: Giving Women an Extra Helping Hand
“If we can literally and figuratively give women an extra hand to hold onto what’s most important, then we have achieved success.”
Lynnicia Massenburg of Peaches and Science: A Scientist Creates Biochemistry Inspired Jewelry
“I created these protein structure earrings to present science, especially biochemistry, to the public in a simple and whimsical way.”