Recently, I was interviewed by an online publication and they asked me about what I’m most proud of as an entrepreneur. While I’ve reached — and then abandoned — that 7-figure year as a female entrepreneur, and been able to build THE place for driven women entrepreneurs (the crazy ones!) to gather, learn and get the support and community they need, hang out as a VIP with Daymond John, and had Gary V speak at my event… none of these come close to what makes me MOST proud.
What makes me MOST proud is that first year in business, the year I “marketed” myself as an “at home secretary” — because the term “Virtual Assistant” hadn’t yet been created — and earned $63K. (I have a copy of that one page — printed — letter if you’d like to see it! lol… Just message me!) That first year in business, I quit my job — pregnant and with only $213 in my savings account — and bet FULLY on my ability to REPLACE my income, immediately. And I did it! 20+ years ago, there was no social media, no freebie networking sites and — married to a public school teacher — I had NO option but to succeed. No plan B. Today, that is STILL my proudest accomplishment. I built my “living” around my life, and was able to be the wife and mother I INTENDED to be.
After that interview, I asked our Women Who WOW community of amazing driven women to share with me THEIR proudest — not necessarily their “biggest” — entrepreneurial moment. Here is what they came up with:
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I remember how excited I was to receive my first multi-year, multi-million dollar contract like it was yesterday. Shaking my head in disbelief, relishing the moment. Coupled with the deposit making it my first six-figure month as well. This along with publishing my first book when I was told I couldn’t write my senior year in high-school by my English teacher. Tell me I can’t do it and I will. Shelley Smith is the owner of Premier Rapport Inc, a business consulting firm firmly focused on workplace culture. |
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My proudest moment came only recently. It was when I realized, I could cause the business life of my dreams to happen by intentionally thinking, speaking, and writing down my desires. I dreamed of becoming a global speaker, trainer, and coach. I wrote it down, I visualized standing on the stage in front of thousands. AND then… IT HAPPENED! I was invited to speak. On July 17, 2021, standing on several stages in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa, I became a global speaker! That was my proudest moment! Barbara Smith’s high energy coaching, corporate training, and public speaking engages, empowers, and converts entrepreneurs, executives, and small business owners from sideline onlookers to actively transformed participants in life and in their careers. |
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Just a month after walking out on my failed marriage, my ex hijacked my business websites, shut them down, and cut off my entire income stream. I’m still unsure how I didn’t fall apart in those first moments, but I didn’t. Within an hour I had an attorney on retainer and I contacted my web guy to have him build a new website, without a clue how I would pay them. This experience gave me the courage to step out of my comfort zone and build my business more than I ever realized was possible. Patricia Hill is the owner of a thriving Facebook recipe and support group, My Bariatric Kitchen, and runs a health and wellness coaching business that specializes in weight loss and healthy living. |
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A few months into the business, we decided to launch a design challenge to crowdsource product design ideas. We were hesitant because we didn’t know whether anyone would enter or if the submissions would be any good, but we decided that it was worth the $500 prize to find out. We put everything together in three days – the landing page, contest rules, privacy policy, etc. – and went live. By the end, we received 24 entries and we’re now moving forward with producing a couple of the submissions!
Nicole Cuervo is the founder and CEO of Springrose, an adaptive intimates company designing bras for women with upper mobility challenges, and a dual degree Kellogg MBA + MS student at Northwestern University.
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My proudest accomplishment in my business was when I received my first reader email. A struggling young mom wrote to thank me for giving her hope that shecould turn things around in her life. She said she was reading one of my postswhile crying in bed from depression and overwhelm. I’m pretty sure I cried that day, too. Joni Gonzales is a professional cleaner and the founder of Life Unflaked, where she coaches moms who struggle with basic housekeeping skills. She helps them focusand get organized, so they have more time and energy for the fun stuff. |
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I’m the founder and Chief Technological Officer of Elevate Delta 8 and I’ve had to deal with a lot of discrimination, bias, and harassment while making my way to the leadership position that I hold today. Out of all of my proudest moments, being who I truly am and being successful at what I’m truly passionate about is my proudest moment. There’s a certain stigma attached to being a female business owner in the cannabis industry which made it a difficult journey but one that was well worth it in the end. Every time a customer talks about the breakthrough that they had or the impact my products have had on their lives, it takes me back to the moment when I knew that I had made it in the industry.
Jessica Lipton is the founder of Elevate Delta 8.
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I started an online business in my 50’s. My biggest accomplishment is being nominated twice as Best Internet Marketer by the Infinity Blog Awards. This year, I made the finals in the competition. While working a day job, still raising children living in the home, and spending time with my husband and dogs, I was able to grow my online business into a money-making side hustle. However, my pride lies in the recognition which is invaluable. Janice Wald is the founder of MostlyBlogging.com. She is an ebook author, blogger, blogging coach, blogging judge, freelance writer, and speaker. |
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Amidst the stress and chaos during that first shutdown of 2020, I started my business English coaching business and realized I needed to write a book to expand my brand and my offerings. I’m most proud of deciding on what I needed to do, then writing, editing, and self-publishing “8 Steps for Interview Prep” and its companion workbook in under 5 months! One of my 10-year BHAGs was crossed off the list while building a new company! Tina Crouch is an author, coach, and founder of Tina Teaches English. She helps people who speak English as a second language feel comfortable and confident while speaking or writing in professional situations… without being too boring or serious! |
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The proudest moment in my business is when I realized I had grossed 6 figures and I was just 2 years into my business. That moment is the moment I realized I was on my way to being off of Food Stamps and that my business brought in more money gross than I had ever made working in corporate 60 hours a week. Lisa Marie is the Sassy Wealth Coach. My passion is helping women entrepreneurs stand on their own two feet (whether they “need to” or not) and showing them how to properly manage their money so that they can accomplish their hopes and dreams for their business and life. |
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My most proud success moment came recently. My latest book, PersuadeWith A Digital Content Story, was named one of the top content marketing books IN THE WORLD to read in 2021. This accomplishment has put me into a newcategory among digital growth experts, and resulted from my experiences amassedover a near decade of running my own agency. The struggles and setbacks haves hown to be worthwhile. Lisa Apolinski is a digital growth expert, international author and speaker and founder of digital growth agency 3 Dog Write. Because of her keen insight, she has been dubbed “America’s Digital Content Futurist”. |
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Watching my daughters have fun in our newly launched painting for kids class was my proudest moment. My company Paint and Sip LIVE went from earning almost nothing our first month to six figures in less than six months. But the best part of this venture has been developing opportunitiesto involve my family. Time with my kids is more important to me than any check I can cash. Sharon Ureña is Co-Founder, Art Director and head instructor at the art and entertainment startup Paint and Sip LIVE. |
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I recently experienced a rare crossroads moment where I could see the path behind and before me at the same time. My peers and colleagues awarded me the designation of Networker of the Year, acknowledging my efforts to help their businesses stay afloat during the pandemic. Moments later, my CMO took the stage to accept the role of future Presidency. I felt immense pride in finishing this season with excellence while also watching the next legacy of my business step into the spotlight. Courtney B. Riley is the Founder and CEO of Proximo Marketing Strategies. Courtney comes alongside business owners from all walks of life and all corners of the globe, transforming their businesses from the inside out by helping them step out of chaos and into their God-given purpose. |
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It was an ah-ha moment in my shower when I came up with the concept for the RInseroo pet bather and shower cleaner. I brought that concept to fruition and turned it into a top selling product on Amazon but what I am most proud of is the fact that I was able to offer my son a full time job when he graduated from college. I love having him by my side and feel blessed beyond my wildest dreams to be building this dream of ours together! Lisa Lane is the inventor of the Rinseroo, a patented slip-on shower attachment hose that simplifies a whole host of our least favorite household chores. She claims that she was standing in a bathtub, when she realized that her idea had mass-market appeal. |
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While my website will help millions of people this year, my most proud accomplishment was holding my self-published book in my hands back in 2016 and being interviewed by the local newspaper.
Heidi Bender is the author of A Modern Guild to Writing Thank You Notes. She writes at the website Tons of Thanks which helps people with thank you note wording through examples and tips.
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My proudest moment was when we were able to seamlessly move all of our in-person events online in March 2020. This enabled the MOB Nation to make networking, referrals, and support available to as many women as possible at a time when they were suddenly trying to run their businesses while also homeschooling. It no longer mattered if someone lived close enough to attend a Meetup or whether or not they had childcare – suddenly mom-owned businesses all over the country had access! Aria Leighty is the founder and CEO of the MOB Nation, the national alliance of mom owned businesses, and a creative consultant. She lives in Hawaii. |
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Six years into the business, I’ve had many big champagne moments, but my most proud success moment is supporting my mother in recovery from surgery fully. It felt great to drop everything to be with her, and the business still runs smoothly. I didn’t recognize how quality time with family was the true mark of success until recently.
Dallas, TX-based founder, and women’s leadership advocate Jacqueline V.. Twillie is on a mission to eliminate the gender wage gap by focusing on strategies for women in male-dominated industries to enhance their leadership while also negotiating with greater confidence.
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The proudest moment I had in my business was when I self-published my book on Amazon and reached the #1 best seller status in my category. Publishing a book had been on my bucket list for many years and this was the year that I was determined to make it happen. Not only did my book achieve #1 best seller status, it’s also been a lead generator for my online business allowing me to reach people who would have never heard of me otherwise.
Dr. Destini Copp is a business and marketing coach who helps business owners scale their digital product revenue with automated sales funnels and reduce their reliance on services or freelance work.
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The proudest moment in my business was that in 2019, my invention, ROYBI Robot, was named one of the best inventions in education by Time Magazine. It was also featured two times on the cover of Times. ROYBI Robot is an AI-powered educational robot for children 3+ in language learning & basic STEM. ROYBI’s mission is to empower children by focusing on their learning abilities and interests rather than one-size-fits-all. Growing up as a woman in Iran, Elnaz Sarraf witnessed limited opportunities, leading her on her journey in the U.S. to become an entrepreneur and create a technology that would empower children by providing universal access to personalized learning and an education that prepares them for a better future. |
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On my way to building our successful luxury matchmaking firm with my Co-Founder, Sandra Myers, I realized that I don’t have to wait for retirement to enjoy life! After surviving a sudden cardiac arrest in 2020, I realized that life is too short to put off your dreams! I moved to Puerto Rico where my family & I are enjoying island life while continuing to grow an amazing business!
Amber Lee, Co-Founder & CEO of Select Date Society
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My coaching practice was extremely successful. I was booked out for months, my classes were always full with a wait list, and people would drive for hours to work with me. My proudest moment was the day I left private practice work and restructured my business to prioritize my needs and well-being over the demands of others. This was the day that I was finally able to take my own advice to take care of myself first, so that I could take care of others more efficiently and effectively. Anya Goode, M.Sc., author of Awakening Your Soul’s Truth, is a highly renowned Reiki Master Teacher, energy healer, and spiritual teacher with over 20 years of experience in the healing arts. |
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While I have helped all of my clients increase their traffic and Google rankings significantly, the accomplishments I’m always most proud of are when small businesses tell me how working on their Local SEO has changed their businesses and their lives. I had a hair salon recently tell me they were able to book out a month in advance for the first time after we worked on their SEO together. I’m Kim, the owner of 13 Emeralds Marketing, I’m currently based in Texas, but hope to be out traveling the world again soon! I help small businesses consistently gain leads by optimizing their SEO for long-term growth. |
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Living the digital nomad lifestyle since 2014 while earningenough money designing documents for my clients to live in expensive cities suchas London, Paris, Florence and Australia. In particular it was living in Paris for a month that I am most proud of. It is a dream come true for me. Kassandra Marsh helps passionate business owners by designing all their business and marketing documents so they can focus on what they do best. I bring to the table years of business, marketing, publishing, teaching and design experience. |
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My proudest moment has got to be the time I interviewed Tyler Perry on the red carpet premiere of not one of two of his shows. He is a well-known actor, director, and producer in Hollywood and Atlanta. It was my dream to be a celebrity interviewer and it has come to fruition. What warms my heart is that I accomplished this with the help of my business partner and without any connections.
Alexus Renée is a celebrity entertainment reporter covering celebs, music, movies, television, beauty, fashion, and sports.
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They say that experience is the best teacher. Every person wants to achieve the proudest stage moment in their lives. As a founder of a dating website, I struggled a ton in my relationships. I can say that the proudest moment there is when I overcome all my struggles and now I am in a happy relationship. Currently, I am the founder of a dating website where I assist people by providing effective relationship advice. I feel proud and consider it as winning in my life when I help other people. Sonya Schwartz is the founder of Her Norm. |
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My proudest moment of success was the first time I received an email from one of my subscribers saying that he liked my blog post that week. Blogging professionally can feel like a shot in the dark, so having someone go out of his way to contact me to say he liked my work made me feel proud and encouraged me to keep going. Zoe Alexander– a Law of Attraction expert and spiritual life coach– is the founder of Simply Lovely Energy. She runs a life coaching business and helps clients work through their mindset blocks around success, money, relationships, and other topics. |
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One of the struggles that women in the workplace face is the lack of mentors that can guide and support them. That is why as a female business owner, one of the things I consider as a proud moment is being able to help my fellow women in the workplace grow and succeed. I try to help my team continuously learn and progress as much as I can. Michelle Devani is the Founder of lovedevani.
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As the founder of my own website, my proudest moment is when I published my title of “CEO” on the ”About US” page. This is when the realization set in that I was now a part of the C-suite community as a woman. It reminded me of not only the extra struggles and hardships that, not only I, but all women in the workforce have to endure to advance ourselves in the world of business. It inspired me to greater heights but at the same time to be humble and grateful for the journey.
April Maccario is the Founder @ Ask April
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My most proud moment was when I realized we’d hit a million dollar run rate. It was during the pandemic and there was not a lot going on other than being able to work our booties off so when I did the numbers at the end of the month and realized we’d hit that benchmark I felt such a great sense of accomplishment! It was made even more exciting when we hit a $2 million run rate only 6 months later!
Holly Berrigan — a natural wine importer and female entrepreneur,
environmentalist, and educator — is the founder of MYSA Natural Wine. |
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Every day I’m gratified to hear stories of children being comforted by our character, Trouble The Dog. Those heartwarming stories – as well as the sheer number of kids in today’s upside down world who need comfort and hope – are literally why I keep moving forward. If I could choose a moment to be “proud” it would be of my accomplishment in finally having Trouble The Dog manufactured here in America. This feat took me all day every day for about six months – I couldn’t believe how difficult it was – before I achieved that goal with the help of our valued manufacturer, American Bear Factory. Sheila Duncan is co-creator of the popular character Trouble The Dog and author of three children’s books: “Here’s Trouble” and “Where There’s Trouble, There’s Hope” and “Trouble’s In Trouble!” |
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My most proud moment isn’t a “moment”. Instead, it’s the sum total of the work that I put in to keep my late father’s legacy alive and thriving – doubling the size of his business after his unexpected passing. I accomplished this without sacrificing the life balance needed to be a good wife and mother of 2 active teens. With all of the extra demands often placed on women, the success juggling both work and home and knowing in my heart I was present for both is by far my proudest “moment.”
Amy Gottheardt-Muench is President of Eagle Enterprises Ltd., a family-run, corporate cleaning services company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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My proudest moment was when I saw my first stranger out and about wearing Ma’am Shoes. I had to do a double take. She looked so chic! It brings me so much joy to see people – not just my friends and family who have to say nice things – loving our products, enthusiastically wearing our shoes and finding creative ways to dress them up or down to make Ma’ams a part of their daily lives.
Sofi Newmyer Founder & CEO of Ma’am Shoes – a line of elevated, everyday footwear for modern women deigned for durability, all-day comfort, and quintessential LA style. Every pair is sustainably made in her hometown, Los Angeles. |
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Since starting my business, my proudest moment was definitely when one of my first clients literally fell out of her chair and called her bank after thinking someone reverse robbed her. The initial success of our campaigns were so outstanding that my client bruised her tail bone and was certain the bank made a mistake in depositing too much into her account. While I do not condone violence, it will be hard to top how much joy I got from our campaigns kicking — or bruising — ass. Lauren Petrullo, 30, is a successful multi-founder, owner of digital marketing agency Mongoose Media, boutique e-commerce store Asian Beauty Essentials, Chief Marketing Officer of eco-conscious baby swimwear Beau & Belle Littles, and co-founder of chatbot service Bot Blondes. |
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Four years ago, I quit my corporate job to start my content creation and online coaching business with the dream of working in the tropics from wherever I could find wi-fi. I am now writing this having just flown from Hawaii to Bali as I continue to work and grow my business. My MOST PROUD moment in business was when I helped my first client realize her potential, build her online nutrition business, craft her letter of resignation, and quit her corporate job. I relived that pivotal moment through her, and it was so much more rewarding with someone else!” Danielle Hu, Founder of The Wanderlover. |
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My proudest moment had nothing to do with money. My team of employees nominated me to receive an award without my knowledge. To do so, they each had to write why they thought I should receive the recognition. They shared their letters after they were submitted and I was in awe as I went through each one recounting how I shaped their life in some way. I always knew I wanted to be a good leader and a good boss, but sometimes, as entrepreneur’s, we lose sight of the impact we can make on other’s lives because we get caught up in the daily routine. I didn’t win that award, but I won all the same. Renee Bauer is the Managing Attorney at Happy Even After Family Law in Connecticut. She is an author, podcast host and speaker. |
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My proudest moment came one day as I walked along the lake on our 7.4 acre property and realized that I’d bought this – I’d provided a beautiful, tranquil home for my husband and babies – purely with my own brain and effort. That’s when I knew life-shifting power lay within me and I began to trust it.
Rebecca Seitz is a writer, producer and communications professional who loves her family, revels in a story and chases truth with wild abandon. Along the way, ten of her books were published, she became a #1 Amazon best-selling writer, wrote and produced screenplays, and began writing for leading business publications like Foundr Magazine.
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The moments I feel most proud about my business, Silk or Lace aren’t hitting monetary milestones. While they’re important, what keeps me jumping out of bed in the morning are each of the thousands of DMs and emails we get from customers who thank us for helping them feel confident, beautiful – and ultimately THEMSELVES again. We recently had a customer who had purchased her 12th piece from us and emailed us saying she feels a new type of freedom in being able to ‘choose her hair’ instead of fighting with it every day. These messages are my proudest moments! Suran Yoo is the founder of SilkorLace.com, the first and only luxury boutique, woman-owned marketplace for hyper-realistic wigs and hair pieces. |
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Although I have accomplished many proud moments, such as teaching Kim Kardashian Koko Face Yoga, being voted #1 at The Yoga Expo, and being featured at “Shark Tank”, the proudest moments are when we hear clients say that the exercises changed their lives! Every time we find “life changing” or “life saver” in our comments, it motivates us to keep going! Koko is the founder of Koko Face Yoga, the natural solution to regain your youthful appearance. Born and raised in Japan, where face yoga has been popular for many decades, Koko brought this revolutionary practice to the US and began teaching it in Los Angeles in 2018. |
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I have a lot of proud moments, but I’d have to say one of my most proud accomplishments was after I decided to take the leap to full-time freelancing, I ended up getting divorced (I have two young children to boot) and wasn’t sure I’d make it through without getting a “job.” Low and behold, I would survive a pandemic and be presented MORE business opportunities than ever. By no means has this journey ever been easy but between work and family, I’m so incredibly proud of what I’ve been able to accomplish. Not yet 30 years old, I can’t to see what the next decade has in store for me.
Marie Rachelle is a Swiss-army knife of all things PR, marketing, freelance and community building. Currently using her expertise to coach and speak to aspiring freelancers, independent and small business owners.
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My proudest moment as an entrepreneur was publishing my book, Transform Your Stories. I had dreamed of writing my own book since I was 5 years old. In 2019, I finally brought my dream to life. I remember the feeling of holding the first proof copy of my book in my hands, tears streaming down my face, knowing I had made my younger self so proud. My book is a beautiful and constant reminder that if I have a dream, stay focused, and persevere through the challenging times, my dreams can come true. Ashley Cox, PHR, SHRM-CP is the Founder & CEO of SproutHR, a boutique HR consulting firm that helps women-owned businesses hire and lead thriving teams with smart and simple strategies, leveraging over 15 years of expertise. |
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My proudest moment was when I was recognized at one of the 99 Limit Breaking Female Founders as compiled by Huffington Post and Thrive Global. Reason being that I had just stepped out on my own and was working so hard but felt very little happening, I felt like I was working in vain. Then I got an email to be added to the list, and I felt like people were noticing. Since this honor, I’ve been featured in Buzzfeed, Forbes and many other prestigious online forums, but that was the starting point. Carla Williams Johnson is an award-winning Media Marketing Specialist based in Trinidad & Tobago. She helps both business owners and entrepreneurs gain the clarity and the confidence to unapologetically make their mark in the world. She’s been named one of the top marketers to follow and has been featured in global publications such as Forbes, Huffington Post, Thrive Global and BuzzFeed to name a few.
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In the last 3 years my business has gone from providing us a family holiday to paying the bills. I earn a full time salary and now have 2 part time members of staff. I am so proud of what my business has become, it’s more than I dreamed of! We are a real family business.I throw the washing in and load the dishwasher in between orders. Lee (husband) still designs for me when he has some time, my daughter Tilly gets roped in during the school holidays and one of my staff members is my dad!
Emma started Beespoked Studio Ltd, creating personalised items for the home. A wife, mum of 1 and I run my business from my home studio.
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For several months at the beginning of my startup, I was constantly working with various people, who helped me bring my idea to life, from ex-coworkers, friends, etc… all over inconsistent hours, which made things difficult when it came to scaling the business and providing better stability for those I worked with. But, after some time and a lot of struggle, we eventually managed to lock in some high-ranking clients and keep them on retainer, which provided us with stable income for our business. Naturally, this allowed me to put some of the people I worked with on payroll, which to this day, I still consider to be one of the biggest milestones and most rewarding moments of my entrepreneurial journey.
Eden is the co-founder of PeopleFinderFree.
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In the early stages of my blog, I wondered if I was connecting with my readers. Sharing recipes was such a huge part of my family growing up. I wanted my blog to be a continuation of that family tradition. One morning I received an email. It was from a dad who thanked me for my recipe and included the sweetest picture of him and his daughter making my muffin recipe together. I cried. Monetary success is nice, but sharing in that moment with a dad and his young daughter is my proudest moment. Anne Clark is the founder and content creator at My Kitchen Serenity, a food blog focused on serving the needs of busy moms and dads who are looking for easy and delicious meals for the family. |
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My proudest moment of success in business was when I left my office job to work remotely, become a leadership coach, and travel. I have wanted to have a location-independent lifestyle for years, so it was a dream come true when I started spending each week in a different city.
Becoming a digital nomad was scary because the lifestyle I wanted was contradictory to everything I was told I “should” do, but I can honestly say I have never been so happy in my life.
Samantha Warren is a feminine leadership coach who is passionate about helping women show up authentically online to promote their personal brands with clarity and confidence.
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My most proud would probably be the general feeling I have knowing an entire generation of kids is growing up with Raddish as part of their lives. When they are adults, they will associate childhood with Raddish memories and meals — knowing I’ve created a product that is an integral part of childhood and leaves a mark on families for years to come is truly something to be proud about.
Samantha Barnes is founder/CEO or Raddish Kids – the leading kids cooking subscription kit – and has introduced more than half a million kids to the joys of cooking. She and her team work every day to nurture kids’ confidence in the kitchen and beyond.
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After working in architecture, furniture and design for 15 years, I came up with an idea that led me into the world of technology and dating. I completely threw away my design career and am no longer building structures, I’m now building relationships. I’ve gone from 15 years of helping build someone else’s dream to a life dedicated to building my own. Success to me is to be able to spend your life in your own way. I no longer have a job, I have a lifestyle and am miraculously always working but I’ve never been happier because I love what I do. Lori is an Architect turned entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Cheekd— a mobile dating app that makes missed connections obsolete. Lori is a Shark Tank veteran and was recently listed as “one of the trailblazing entrepreneurs to watch in 2021.” A University of Kentucky architectural graduate, Lori is no longer building structures– she’s now building relationships.
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My most proud moment of success with ForZilch was getting my ForZilch Android App approved by Google. Now, people can utilize their Android phones to search free classified ads for free stuff and to place free classified ads for free stuff on ForZilch.com. Visitors to ForZilch.com are no longer limited to just their laptops. Visitors will increase now that the Android App can be downloaded via Google Play. My next proudest moment will be when Apple approves the ForZilch App for iOS phones.”
Stacy Henderson is the founder and CEO of ForZilch, an online platform where people can connect with others to give away their free items with free classified ads.
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While, of course, it’s exciting to see sales grow, I am truly most fulfilled and proud to lead this business every time a customer shares a sentimental story about how Petite Keep has impacted their life. I am honored to hear and be part of so many family stories and memories. I am truly grateful to each and every person that trusts us with their most precious keepsakes.
Lindsay is the founder of Petite Keep, custom crafted, personalized keepsake trunks that store and display treasured keepsakes from life’s milestone events such as births, weddings, graduations and more. Each trunk is a one-of-a-kind heirloom treasure trove.
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I was fortunate to start seeing a profit approximately a year after the start date, but two big moments come to mind that I am incredibly proud of. The first is when a celebrity influencer with a following of 1.5 million organically posted about Luli Bebe and the second is when I received a phone call from a Nordstrom buyer telling me they wanted to carry our collection. Those two events put us on the map!
Arpi Khachatryan is the founder of LA based Luli Bebé chic and sophisticated Monaco diaper, travel and snack bags made of vegan leather designed for function and fashion. The brand has become an insta darling and currently has an instagram following of 375K. Visit the site at https://lulibebeus.com/ or on instagram at @luli.bebe.
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My most proud moment as a female entrepreneur was when one of my clients referred my public relations business to four other company leaders in his network. I was able to secure all four of them as new clients, which enabled me to quit my other side job so I could focus full-time on my PR business. It was very fulfilling to know that my enterprise’s fantastic results and all the hard work I put into them lead to the referrals!”
Shannah Henderson, Founder & CEO of Henderson Public Relations. Based in Minneapolis, Henderson
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Our proudest moment was developing and launching a product that not only has a major environmental and social impact, but also represents a solution for universal issues that all women face, from ages 9 to 90. It has been incredibly rewarding to help women feel confident and empowered to live their lives in spite of periods and bladder leaks. In 2020, Lori, Jodi and Kari Caden launched, Proof®, a female empowerment company that delivers meticulously designed and expertly constructed leakproof undies for women ages nine to ninety. With a history of disrupting and revolutionizing the market, the sisters and co-founders of Belly Bandit® and Proof® are on a mission to create products that make women’s lives better. |
