For me there is a practical remedy for the ignorance, oppression, hatred, and poverty so deeply imbedded in society; raise a new generation of boys and girls.
1000 Children’s Goods & Services
Chance Claxton: Kids Konserve/U•Konserve– Reducing Waste One Lunchbox At A Time
Our top challenge is how to grow and fund the company in a way that makes sense to all and to be true to our mission.
Tamara Davis: Re-Bachelor– Rebuilding Families By Supporting Dads
I would define success by being able to do something that I truly love and making a difference in these men’s lives and their children’s lives.
Aikaterini Ioannou– KatrineMusik Soundlicious Learning-Presents Kindermusik
The reason that I started kindermusik business is because I love children and music.
Gabby Fludd: Gumdrop Swap Kids & Maternity Boutique– Saving Families Money And Helping The Environment
I became a mom in 2008 and quickly realized how expensive it was to be a parent. Buying retail for my growing daughter was costly and wasteful.
MaryBeth Reeves: Scrapbook Mamma– Side Hobby To Main Source Of Income
I make custom photo books for those who want to do something wonderful with their pictures, but don’t have the time or the inclination to do it themselves.
Niki Pitharide: N.P. Baby Sitter On Call– Providing Quality Baby Sitters In Cyprus
I needed someone trustworthy to help me look after my newborn daughter. No such company existed in Cyprus…
Ashley Fox: Infinity Headbands– Inspired By A Seven Year Old Girl’s Idea
My seven year old niece came up with a brilliant idea for an interchangeable fashion headband.
Koloud ‘Kay’ Tarapolsi: A Crafty Arab– Creating An Arabic Alphabet Animal Poster
My most important role model has been my mom. She is a strong Arab woman who raised a family while earning a PhD and has recently had to deal with the death of my father from cancer.
Sharon Levy: Taking Tea InStyle – Entrepreneur Preserves Centuries-old Tradition
People are spending less quality time together face to face as we did years ago… Taking Tea InStyle brings families and friends together to celebrate each other.
Shabnam Rezaei: Big Bad Boo & Oznoz – Education Through Multicultural Cartoons
We want to empower children by showing them great role models on tv who are not mainstream, who are from different backgrounds and speak different languages, just like them.
Babita Patel: View Finder Workshop– Creating Opportunities For Children In The Slums Of Haiti
While photographing the slums of Haiti, I encountered children living under extreme conditions with no clean drinking water, education or much in the way of material goods.
1000 Stories: H.S. Students Play Games to Learn Entrepreneurship
Leah Goold-Haws knew that the fastest way to her teenagers’ hearts and minds was through games.
Dr. Leslie Grace: Elements of the Community–Success Through Helping Others
Success is learning how to make sure that HUMAN CAPITAL + SOCIAL CAPITAL = FINANCIAL WEALTH.
Tina Pang Mayer: PenPalGirls, Inc.–Educating Kids Through Multi-Cultural Dolls
The concept for PenPalGirls, Inc. came from my experience as a mother of two who realized my daughters were not fully aware of their cultural heritage and could not appreciate their uniqueness.