I have always loved seniors and have volunteered with them for years, so I searched for a viable business that would allow me to help seniors.
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Cristina Antochi: Team 2 Clean
I left home at the age of 19 in pursuit of a better life. Now in my 20s, I have my own successful business, with 23 teams of 2 working with me, having around 600 clients and going forward.
Lisa Cash Hanson: Lisa Cash Hanson
In 2012 I submitted my baby product to Huggies – it was merely a prototype. They loved it and my baby product the SnuggWugg was chosen.
Sheila P. Coates: BYOB (Be Your Own Brand)
With great feedback and support I launched BYOB because I realized it was changing lives and positively impacting people on every level.
Mariaemma Pelullo-Willis: Reflective Educational Perspectives LLC/LearningSuccess Institute
I wanted to provide a simple, easy-to-understand tool for kids and adults to discover their own brilliance – their unique learning styles.
Carla Reid: Elevated Men’s Salon
I started Elevated Men’s Salon because I wanted to find a way to help strengthen and empower men.
Tenille Dixon: Girl Friday Services, Inc.
I initially started my business as a means to make money while going back to school for a second degree, but my love to help others and the ability to watch something grow that I was directly responsible for became my focus.
Erin Baebler: Magnolia Workshop
Once I started my training, it became clear to me that helping other new mothers navigate their changed world was the way to go. I’ve been coaching for 10 years and absolutely love helping moms navigate life with children.
Elizabeth Legere: Alexandria Pet Care, Inc.
Anyone who takes risks, pursues their passions (for business or not), takes time to honestly evaulate what makes them happy and eager to greet each day: those are my role models.
Sereta Wilson: Annie’s Ruff House
My grandmother left me a very small amount of money. I felt a huge responsibility to spend that money in a way that would honor her.
Kellee Khalil: Lover.ly
I was overwhelmed by all of the information and ideas on the Web and that there wasn’t one place online to gather all of the amazing ideas.
Marissa Vicario: Marissa’s Well-being and Health (MWAH!)
I always had an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to help others but never knew how to turn my passion for health, wellness, fitness and cooking into a business until I enrolled in a health coach training program.
Tracy Brisson: The Opportunities Project
I was working as the Director of Recruitment for one of the largest employers in the United States, but I felt that I could offer more to the world as an independent voice about careers, work, and recruitment.
Jacqueline Rivera: Pawfect Day, Inc
The disappointment of working long hours for someone and not being appreciated forced me to look beyond my situation. I was constantly drained and depressed.
Jessica Procini: Your Path to Health
I struggled with my weight for over 10 years. When I discovered how weight loss can be simple and fun I knew more women needed to learn how.