Entreprenista Celebrates
Ashleigh Barker, Head of Beauty for Lincoln International, on her unique Entreprenista journey
Describe your business in a few words: I am the Head of Beauty for Lincoln International, an investment banking platform that advises brands and management teams on growth capital fundraising and M&am…
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Cheli Grace of Book to Millions Reflects on 1 Year in The Entreprenista League
Brief description of your business: I offer professional publishing services with business strategy. I help you write, publish and market yo…
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Rosemary Leader, Founder of Connect The Kind, has set out to change the way we gift
Describe your business in a few words: My name is Rosemary Leader, and I started Connect The Kind in December 2020. At Connect The Kind, we …
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Ashley Reckdenwald, Founder of Working Mom Notes, on her mission as a Mamaprenista
Describe your business in a few words: I am the Founder of Working Mom Notes. My mission is to empower mothers through community and experie…
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Riley Flanagan of Riley’s Rows on starting her own international wine company
Describe your business in a few words: When I was four years old, Dad and I had our first harvest. I came home and knew I wanted to be a win…
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Adriana Robinson, Founder of Reina Skincare, on her “accidental” success as an Entreprenista
Describe your business in a few words: My name is Adriana Robinson. I started this business in 2018. I was suffering from Acne all over my b…
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Entreprenistas
An Entreprenista is a woman who operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so. She is led by drive, passion, and an undying determination to succeed, forging her own path to independence and success.
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2022 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest Winners
Almost 18,000 entries were submitted, and the competition was fierce. Huge congrats to this year’s winners for everything they’…
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Social Success: How Two Entreprenistas Built an Empire
Stephanie Cartin and Courtney Spritzer started Socialfly as a side-hustle. After 10 months, they quit their jobs to pursue the business full…
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PNC Bank Celebrates 12th Annual Women In Business Week: Accelerating Women’s Financial Equality
Weeklong Lineup of Virtual Events Aims to Engage, Inform Female Financial Decision Makers PITTSBURGH, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — PN…
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Tara Clark of Modern Mom Probs and Modern Mom Style Box on aiming for effectiveness
Describe your business in a few words: I am an author, content creator, mother, and the Founder of Modern Mom Probs and Modern Mom Style Box…
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Sophie Dornstreich of InCircle Fertility on unapologetically setting expectations and boundaries
Describe your business in a few words: My undergraduate and graduate education is in Social Work and my entire career was in the nonprofit s…
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Karen Montgomery of Masterly Mutual on developing accountability partners
Describe your business in a few words: Masterly Mutual provides relatable insight into understanding life insurance better so prospects can …
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Amanda Hofman of Go To Market on leaning into your entrepreneurial spirit
Describe your business in a few words: I am the Co-Founder of Go To Market, a marketing company that designs custom print-on-demand merchand…
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Designer and Brand Strategist Sarah Magidoff of Canopy on slowing down to make room for what matters
Describe your business in a few words: My name is Sarah Magidoff, and I’m the designer and brand strategist behind my design studio Canopy…
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Tracey Serebin of Clubhouse Enterprises of Florida, Inc on creating wealth for women
Describe your business in a few words: My business is called Clubhouse Enterprises of Florida, Inc, where all the Adventures happen. I am …
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Artist & Pilates Instructor Noemi Manero on appreciating the small things
Describe your business in a few words: I am a Balance Body Comprehensive Pilates instructor and a registered teacher with Yoga Alliance sinc…
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Tracy Nicodemo of Little Creatives on the launch of her modern play furniture brand
Describe your business in a few words: I’m a mom, designer, and person who believes that having kids doesn’t need to change your…
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Rebecca Nunez of The MRN Agency on embracing your seat at the table
Describe your business in a few words: With over a decade and a half of experience working in Executive roles at the ‘Big 3’ marketing a…
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Marlene Wallach of Gleem Beauty celebrates her partnership with Armani Beauty & Bloomingdale’s
Describe your business in a few words: I am the Founder and CEO of Gleem Beauty. I’m also the Founder of Wilhelmina Kids & Teens and W…
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Manasa Grandhi and Krishna Dosapati of Clockout on building a social ecosystem
Describe your business in a few words: At Clockout, we’re passionate about building a social ecosystem tailor-made for post-grads and …
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Nina Lowman of Indica Dreams on growing a successful CBD business
Describe your business in a few words: My name is Nina Marie Lowman, I’ve resided in Orlando, FL for 20+ years, and I own and operate …
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Jaclyn Tracy of SISTAIN & Brand Effect on progress over perfection
Describe your businesses in a few words: I am the founder of SISTAIN, a DTC marketplace that curates sustainable products and provides tools…
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7 Entreprenista League Members share the biggest business challenge they overcame and what it taught them
Brand Photographer Brittney Guy-Atakpo of Brittney Jean Photography The biggest business challenge I have faced is sticking to a schedule th…
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Courtney Spritzer of WorkRobe on her “secret sauce” for a successful product launch
Describe WorkRobe in a few words? WorkRobes are designed to have you looking your best during any video meeting, so you can go from bedroom …
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Brand Photographer Brittney Jean Guy-Atakpo on helping women show up confidently on camera
Describe your business in a few words? I’m Brittney with Brittney Jean Photography & Company. I help women show up confidently in …
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Lorena Tapiero of Conscious Consulting on the power of networking
Describe your business in a few words? Conscious Consulting is a Latina-owned, bilingual marketing and public relations agency with 20 years…
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Lindsay Applebaum Stuart of Mamalux on the beginning stage of business
Describe your business in a few words? Mamalux is a first-of-its-kind leakproof sleep solution for breastfeeding moms. Our Kickstarter launc…
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Jessica Bargenquast of Lady ChangeMakers on organic marketing strategies that work
Describe your business in a few words? Lady ChangeMakers is an exclusive e-commerce platform for women-owned businesses to gain valuable exp…
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Melanie Rivera of Breaker28 on making an impact while finding joy in everyday life hiccups and surprises
Describe Breaker28 in a few words? We develop leaders with H.E.A.R.T. – Healthy, Equitable, Antiracist, Real and Trust-Centered. What …
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Bex Gold of Brite Hair on combining ethics and fashion to drive innovation into the haircare space
Describe your business in a few words? Brite Hair makes quality ethical, vegan, cruelty free hair color & hair care products that are ac…
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Sonya Tkacs of Recruitlynk on why marketing and selling your business as an owner never stops
Describe your business in a few words? The Recruitlynk mission is to recruit and source top executive and management talent with diverse bac…
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Isabelle Tierney of The Feel Good Life on helping people lead more fulfilling lives with her ground-breaking methodology
Describe your business in a few words? I help individuals release stress and restore well-being at home and at work. What made you take the …
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Brittany Whitlock of Big Mood Digital on why the thing you are afraid of is the thing you have to do!
Describe Big Mood Digital in a few words? I train business owners, marketers and teams on how to conquer digital marketing confidently makin…
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Courtlyn Jones of The Design Database on being a creative entrepreneur, and how she is helping freelancers create the career of their dreams
Describe your business in a few words? The Design Database is an online platform and community designed to be a support system for Creatives…
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Erin Pohan of Upkeeping on overcoming fear, and her three best tips for staying productive
Describe your business in a few words? My goal with UpKeeping is to continually evolve to meet the financial accounting needs of entrepreneu…
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Danielle Elias Las of Bump’n Clothing on growing a business while giving back to the IVF community
Describe Bump’n Clothing in a few words? The ultimate in maternity and postpartum apparel. What made you take the leap to start your own b…
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Miriam Airington-Fisher of Airington Law on combining law and entrepreneurship and how she is making an impact
Describe your business in a few words? Airington Law is a women-lead law firm specializing in defending against wrongful convictions and lit…
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Michele Henry of FACE FOUNDRIÉ on why she leans into her fears, and the importance of dreaming big
Describe FACE FOUNDRIÉ in a few words? Efficient and effective focused facial bar specializing in all things face, facials, lashes, brows, …
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Ashley Spriggs of Pivot Media on the power of genuine relationships
Describe your business in a few words? We are a media firm that gets your message the attention it deserves. We offer services in Public Rel…
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Mary Allard of The Third Place podcast on inviting listeners to explore uncomfortable conversations in a safe space
Describe your business in a few words? The Third Place podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that w…
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Kelsea Olivia of East Olivia Creative on creating experiences that spark curiosity, joy, and connection
Describe your business in a few words? East Olivia is a boutique creative agency that specializes in large-scale floral installations. What …
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Tiffany Roman of Small Biz Highlight on creating a platform to help small businesses thrive
Describe your business in a few words? Small Biz Highlight is a web show, created to help introduce the people behind a small/local business…
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Ramy Sharp on launching Ramy Brook to fill a void in the marketplace, and what inspired her to take the leap
Describe Ramy Brook in a few words? Happy, Sexy and Strong! Ramy Brook is female owned and operated, stemming from one woman’s dream to up…
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Charlotte Michailidis of Parenthood Ventures on fueling the next wave of innovation for early stage ParentTech
Describe your business in a few words? Parenthood Ventures is the founder ecosystem for early stage ParentTech – i.e., startups servin…
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Vanessa Coppes of BELLA Media + Co on how determining who her customer was changed her business
Describe BELLA Media + Co in a few words? Lifestyle media company sharing content and resources for living a beautiful life. What made you t…
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Ingrid He of the Sjogren’s Tracker app on using her creativity to help people with autoimmune disorders manage their symptoms
Describe your business in a few words? Sjogren’s (SHOW-grins) Tracker is an app that helps people with autoimmune disorders manage their s…
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Bari Koral of Yogapalooza on pioneering kids yoga with Yogapalooza!
Describe your business in a few words? Bari Koral is a Kids Yoga Pioneer and recording artist. Bari inspires thousands of parents, teachers …
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Angelica Hanley of ACouplePuns on growing her business while staying 100% true to herself, and the biggest lessons she has learned over the years
Describe your business in a few words? ACouplePuns specializes in sparking joy through laughter and delivers the punniest content and high-q…
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Kelly DuFord Williams of Slate Law Group on disrupting the traditional law firm space and building a business where employees can thrive
Describe your business in a few words? Slate Law Group is a forward-thinking, accessible San Diego-based boutique law firm that provides leg…
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Lindsey Taylor Wood of The Helm on how she is making an impact by making it easy to invest in women
Describe The Helm in a few words? We make it easy to invest in women. What made you take the leap to start your own business? Necessity is t…
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Natalie Slevin of Sugar Bakeshop on how she defined her target market, learned to trust her instincts, and more!
Describe your business in a few words? Sugar Bakeshop is an American classic bakery. What made you take the leap to start your own business?…
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Kelley Daring of Bagnet on the roller coaster of risk and reward, and the biggest lessons she has learned over the years
Describe your business in a few words? Bagnet is a stylish accessory that can be clipped to your handbag’s straps or hardware, and used to…
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Adrienne Anderman of PiP PEA POP on selling out only three months after launching, and how she turned a frustration into a business
Describe your business in a few words? PiP PEA POP is an ultra-practical, organic and sustainable baby apparel line that creates elevated es…
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Alli Schaper of The Multiverse on creating the world’s first highly-curated marketplace for functional mushrooms
Describe your business in a few words? The Multiverse is the world’s first highly-curated marketplace for functional mushrooms. We are an …
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Ashley Greene on how she got involved with NESA and the impact she is making on families everyday
Describe your business in a few words? NESA is a sensitive, supportive and personal surrogacy agency. What made you take the leap to start y…
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Pamela Zapata of Society 18 on quadrupling her roster of clients in a year, and how she is disrupting the influencer marketing space
Describe your business in a few words? A bicoastal influencer management and consulting agency with a focus on multicultural and multiethnic…
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Tizzie Nuss of The Spark Project on carving her own path, and her mission to create a safer space for kids with the SPARK™ Shield
Describe your business in a few words? One school shooting is too many and exactly why I created the Spark Project. We’re on a mission…
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Cheryl Fork of FORK & MELON on her first major retail partnership, staying grounded, and building a digital footprint
Describe your business in a few words? FORK & MELON is an elevated line of non-toxic hand & body care, created to bring clean luxury…
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Nicole Bernard Dawes of Nixie Sparkling Water on proving that certified organic products can be category leaders
Describe your business in a few words? Nixie Sparkling Water is a line of delicious and consciously crafted sparkling waters that are Org…
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Rebecca Allen on scaling a sophisticated footwear brand and launching at Nordstrom
Describe your business in a few words? I’m the founder of Rebecca Allen, a footwear brand making sophisticated solutions for women. We lau…
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Sherry Zhang of GenoPalate on empowering people to eat healthier with personalized nutrition
Describe your business in a few words? GenoPalate is a data-driven personalized nutrition company that helps individuals eat healthy based o…
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Olivia Charmaine Morris of Black Monarch Entertainment on building a safe space for content creation that drives social impact
Describe your business in a few words? Black Monarch Entertainment, at its core, is an inclusive artist collective. What made you take the l…
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Brittany Diego of Fashion Mentor on making self-care a priority as an entrepreneur, and why she wants her team to feel like they are making a difference
Describe your business in a few words? Fashion Mentor teaches aspiring stylists the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to succeed in …
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Christen Brandt & Tammy Tibbetts of She’s the First on why your team is a crucial element of your success and writing their first book
Describe your business in a few words? She’s the First fights for a world where every girl can choose her own future. We team up with …
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Hannah Perry of The Giggling Pig on the importance of giving back and how she overcame an unexpected challenge in her business
Describe your business in a few words? The Giggling Pig is an art and party business that caters to children and adults of all ages. We are …
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Kait Hurley of Move & Meditate on what inspired her to become an entrepreneur, why you shouldn’t take things personally, and more!
Describe your business in a few words? The Move & Meditate app and website features classes ranging from high intensity sweat fests to g…
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Megha Rao of holiCHIC™ on being an “idea person”, learning to adapt and think outside of the box, and how social media helped her get the word out
Describe your business in a few words? A contemporary fashion label inspired by my South Asian roots and heritage. What made you take the le…
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Purvisha Patel of Visha Skincare on building an inclusive skincare brand from the ground up, and the impact she is making today
Describe your business in a few words? Visha Skincare is a dermatologist formulated, and founded skincare line. What made you take the leap …
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Jennifer Spivak of The Ad Girls Agency on the concept of lifestyle design and flexibility, growing an all-female team, and more!
Describe your business in a few words? The AdGirls Agency is a high-vibe Facebook Ads squad. We’ve helped hundreds of businesses gener…
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Hripsime and Colina Demirdjian of The Moji Edit and ScreenKit apps on launching a tech company without a tech background, and reaching half a million downloads after the first month
Describe your business in a few words? Hripsime and Colina Demirdjian are tech entrepreneurs with over 10 million users and engage audiences…
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Naz Beheshti of Prananaz on persevering through rejection and choosing work/life engagement over work/life balance
Describe your business in a few words? Prananaz is a corporate wellness company that provides custom high-touch, high-tech programs that imp…
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Scout Sobel of Scout’s Agency on harnessing the power of podcasts and an important mindset lesson she learned early on
Describe your business in a few words? Scout’s Agency specializes in getting women as guests on podcasts. We up-level brands through p…
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Candice Coppola on being an unlikely entrepreneur, building Jubilee Events from the ground up, and getting a book deal!
Describe your business in a few words? I help wedding pros build a profitable business with purpose. What made you take the leap to start yo…
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Janna Ronert of IMAGE Skincare on becoming a leader to create change and innovation (and why it’s never too late to run a marathon!)
Describe your business in a few words? IMAGE Skincare is a professional, clean, clinical skincare line designed for licensed professionals a…
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Tammeca Rochester of Harlem Cycle on building Harlem’s 1st and only indoor cycling boutique fitness studio
Describe Harlem Cycle in a few words? Harlem’s 1st and only indoor cycling boutique fitness studio. What made you take the leap to sta…
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Dorothy Kolb of dk east associates on the moment she realized she wanted to launch her own business, her upcoming podcast, and more!
Describe your business in a few words? dk east associates provides outsourced CFO services and accounting strategy to women-owned small busi…
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Thai-Anh Hoang on the life-changing accidental discovery that inspired the launch of EmBeba
Describe EmBeba in a few words? Our mission is to modernize generation-tested remedies worldwide and make them clean, effective, easy, safe,…
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Ande Lyons on being a 4x Founder, Startup Champion, and Live Stream Host at Startup Life LIVE
Describe your business in a few words? Startup Life LIVE is a bi-weekly live stream show supporting startup founders by exploring strategies…
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Suelyn Farel of the Julien Farel Group on the power of helping everyone person flourish in their own career while being part of your organization
Describe your business in a few words? We have a 10,000 square foot “Restore” Salon & Spa on Park Avenue in NYC and an international…
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Renée Rouleau of Renée Rouleau Skin Care on celebrating 25 years in business this year and how she makes a positive impact
Describe your business in a few words? Renée Rouleau Skin Care was created to provide solutions for all skin types and concerns. I realized…
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Best-selling author Heather Monahan on solving the problem of self-doubt and how to keep going after a setback
Describe your business in a few words? Solving the problem of self-doubt. What made you take the leap to start your own business? I got fire…
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Paula Floyd of Headkount on trusting your gut, and what inspired her to take the leap and launch her own business
Describe your business in a few words? Headkount is a team of outsourced beauty professionals, we provide retail services to beauty brands t…
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Monica Fullerton of Spouse-ly on building an innovative marketplace featuring products and services created by military spouses and veterans
Describe your business in a few words? Spouse-ly is a new online marketplace where you can shop a wide variety of handmade gifts, personaliz…
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Kate Boyer of Anatomie on designing clothing with versatility and flexibility in mind
Describe your business in a few words? Anatomie is a luxury, women’s clothing brand specifically designed to outfit the global traveler in…
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Pamela Ayuso, Author of Heptagram: The 7-Pillar Business Design System for the 21st Century, on creating innovative spaces and solutions
Describe your business in a few words? Celaque is a real estate development company specializing in office and residential buildings. We als…
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Vlada Bortnik of Marco Polo on creating an asynchronous video platform that helps people stay connected
Describe your business in a few words? Marco Polo is a popular social communications app that helps people stay in touch with friends and fa…
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Andrea Creel of Shining Kids Yoga on her exciting new book launch, how she pivoted her yoga studio, and following her passion
How did you get started teaching yoga to kids? I have been practicing yoga since 1999. I started doing yoga when I was studying acting…
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Purvi Desai of Zaaina Skincare on turning her hobby into a full time business, and finding a new perspective through entrepreneurship
Describe your business in a few words? Established in 2010, Zaaina was founded based on the need for clean bath & beauty products made w…
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Irene Forte of Irene Forte Skincare on the power of clean cosmetics, how she prioritizes self-care, and the advent of the “new natural”
Describe your business in a few words? Irene Forte Skincare is recognized as the ‘New Natural’. Wanting to offer natural skincare made b…
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Calee Shea on building and nurturing her community, and making an impact as a Holistic Health Practitioner
Describe your business in a few words? I’m a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and I work as a health coach to guide menstruato…
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Arden Montgomery Gilfillan and Margaux Reaume of Argaux on their mission to make wine approachable, accessible, and engaging
Describe your business in a few words? Argaux is an online destination for small production, family owned, and responsibly farmed wine that …
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Rachel Apfel Glass of GLOSSLAB on modernizing the nail salon experience with a membership-focused model
Describe your business in a few words? I founded GLOSSLAB in 2018 with a mission to modernize the nail salon experience with my hygiene-firs…
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Life & Business Coach Geomyra Pollard on being prepared for anything and how she stays productive everyday
Describe your business in a few words? Coaching firm for those seeking a well-rounded life with grace, passion and purpose. What made you ta…
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Nicole Lawson of Abundant Beginnings Company on the importance of finding something that motivates you, and how she is making an impact everyday
Describe your business in a few words? Abundant Beginnings Company helps families grow through surrogacy. We guide our clients through every…
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Paige Iseminger of Festy Besty and Freshie on never getting comfortable in your business and the importance of following your dreams
Describe your business in a few words? Freshie is an Organic Tequila Seltzer that is sustainably farmed & distilled in Jalisco, Mexico. …
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Valerie Diaz & Gelsandra Guzman of Posh Palma Styles on creating a brand that empowers women to be themselves and go after their dreams
Describe your business in a few words? Posh Palma Styles is a Latinx lifestyle brand and community, here to welcome the free-spirited soul, …
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Cheri Moon of SNOOKNUK on building a brand that has a real impact on children and families
Describe your business in a few words? I’ve been a songwriter for many years writing for TV, commercials, myself, other artists and childr…
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Ginger King of Grace Kingdom Beauty and FanLoveBeauty on the power of trusting your gut in business
Describe your business in a few words? Grace Kingdom Beauty – We help you to create your own beauty brand from concept to launch so yo…
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Alicia and Alejandra Torres-Candè of Lasto Foods on why you will never be ready to launch a business, but should do it anyways
Describe your business in a few words? Lasto Foods is a company that produces almond and peanut butter and packages it in squeezable contain…
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Brooke Jonsoon and Suzie Potter on using influencer marketing to launch The Good Ritual with and scaling it to the go-to wellness brand for women on the go
Describe The Good Ritual in a few words? The go-to wellness brand for women on the go. What made you take the leap to start your own busines…
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Carolyn Bothwell on her mission to empower independent creatives with Freelance Founders
Describe your business in a few words? Freelance Founders is a members-only community and resource hub for independent creatives. What made …
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Beau Wangtrakuldee on discovering the gap in PPE for women in STEM and launching AmorSui
Describe your business in a few words? At AmorSui, we provide the simplest way for hospitals and clinics to adapt zero waste PPE solutions t…
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Caroline Conner on making wine education accessible (and entertaining!) to all with Wine Dine Caroline
Describe your business in a few words? As Wine Dine Caroline, I provide expert and entertaining wine education for consumers through live vi…
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Adapting quickly and being grateful for what you have with Carol Chen of Maskela
Describe Maskela in a few words? Saving the world, one beautiful mask at a time. What made you take the leap to start your own business? Whe…
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Dionna Dorsey Calloway on inspiring action with District of Clothing
Describe your business in a few words? District of Clothing is a lifestyle brand encouraging progression, inspiring action and supporting se…
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Marcia Dawood on her mission to help founders build companies that are changing the world
Describe yourself in a few words? I’m an angel investor/venture capitalist working with mainly diverse founders to help build companie…
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Melissa Bowley on launching the Flourish Fund, the only experience-based baby registry that puts wellness first
Describe the Flourish Fund in a few words? The only experience-based baby registry that puts wellness first! Every bundle includes gift card…