Saima Adil Zafar founded True Homecare after struggling to find the in-home help she needed for an older loved one.
1,000 Stories
More than 1,000 women entrepreneurs from around the world have told us about their personal business journeys. Here are their stories, in their own words. Tell us yours!
Their Art School Helps Students Find Their Own Unique Voice
Viktoria Mihaylova and Gabriela Partovska launched ViPart School in Bulgaria to teach performers of all ages.
She’s Transforming the World of Postpartum Accessories
Courtney Boylan is the founder of Le Lolo, a modern postpartum accessories company making beautiful, functional products for new moms.
Weekly Walks for Connecting Women to One Another
Maddie Scales launched No Girl Walks Alone to create communities of women who bond through weekly walks around Austin, Texas.
A Burnt-Out Founder Built a Sanctuary – For Herself and Others
Mariana Santos launched Animame Algarve, a refuge for retreats, workshops and regenerative farming, in the Portuguese countryside.
She Brings Her Art Gallery Experience to Her PR Firm
Lainya Magana’s agency, A&O PR, has roots in the art world, but is rapidly expanding into architecture, hospitality and tech.
She’ll Turn Your Family’s History Into a Book
Olivia Savoie’s business, Raconteur Life Story Writing, creates family heirlooms out of clients’ life stories.
A Beauty Brand Giving Back to Single Working Moms
Shan Berries launched Shades by Shan to bring affordable high-performance cosmetics to the market – and to help single parents through her nonprofit.
She Started Up in Pursuit of Creative Freedom
Maria Ross designs playful greeting cards brimming with pop culture references.
Her Tech Makes Ultrasounds More Shareable
Ellen Murphy’s company, Sona, allows healthcare providers to instantly share ultrasound images and videos with patients.
Her Club Gets Books into Prisons
Christine Calabrese’s EmBOSSed Book Club delivers self-development books to incarcerated readers.
She Helps Families Tell – and Keep – Their Tales
Jamie Yuenger’s media company, StoryKeep, creates documentary-style films that help families preserve their stories and histories.
She Helps Leaders Navigate the Hard Stuff
Kirsti Samuels coaches organizations and the people who run them on how to solve complex problems and stay resilient in high-stakes environments.
Connecting Children with Chronic Conditions to a Pen-Pal Community
Jennessa Raval’s has created a supportive network that helps kids battling ongoing illness find and connect with each other.
She Brings Function and Vibrance to Everyday Items
Skye Ding launched her homegoods brand, ANNOVA, to bring modern, colorful flatware to the kitchen.