Female Founders Stories

There has been a wave of young female entrepreneurs who have come up with brilliant, socially relevant, and uplifting ideas. They have put meticulous planning and research into their enterprises. WomELLE lists six incredible young female entrepreneurs who have reached success with their mind-blowing ideas.    Adelle Archer, CEO and C0-founder of Eterneva     Founded by 30-year-old Adelle Archer, Eterneva is an enterprise that turns the ashes of cremated people and pets into diamonds. Her start-up has been featured on Shark Tank and even received funding. Archer has completed an MBA in Entrepreneurship and was featured in Forbes's prestigious 30 under 30 list.     In 2015, when Archer lost her mentor to pancreatic cancer, she and her partner Garret got together to channel the grief into a thoughtful venture.     'Remembering Remarkably' is the tagline of this remarkable enterprise.    Lexi P, Founder of Curlanistas Lexi P. founded Curlanistas when she was eleven years old

 It takes a lot to establish a successful business, especially when for a woman. Sometimes you are judged for not giving your time to your family or kids; sometimes you are underestimated despite putting so much effort and sometimes you find yourself in self-doubts. But when you start listening to other women entrepreneurs’ stories and get to understand their journeys, you feel better, confident, and motivated. That’s where Podcasts come into our minds. Podcasts can be proved your businesses’ best friends forever if you are able to get the keynotes from each episode. To make the most of your time, we have listed 3 must-listen podcasts that can add value to your entrepreneurial journey hosted by women, for women. 1. Being Boss : Hosted by Emily Thompson and Kathleen Shannon is among the top-ranked and award-winning podcasts. The podcast talks about how to launch, run, and grow your business with popular and successful female founders and CEOs. Get tips & tricks, strategies,

  Various reliable online lenders offer startup business loans with bad credit these days. But at the same time, startups may find them quite expensive. We have come forward with a few startup loans available so you can choose the right one smartly that fits perfectly for your startup. These startup loans will make things easier for you as an entrepreneur and allow you to focus on your business growth. 1. National Business Capital: National Business Capital is a platform where startups can find a variety of small business loans, including traditional small business loans, lines of credit, equipment financing, and SBA loans . They make your loan application process simple and acceptable. A marketplace for small businesses seeking finances has helped over $2 billion in financing since 2007. Startups with bad credit can apply for different business loan options. 2. Fundbox - Line of credit Startups can get up to $150,000 business loan through Fundbox , which offers a 600 mini

  There is no doubt that the number of  female entrepreneurs   has increased across the globe. Women are venturing into almost every industry. But you should not expect #entrepreneurship to be a seamless journey. There will be many obstacles, and you will be responsible for the entire operations of your #business. Here are specific tips you must follow if you want to start a  small business   as a  woman : Have Confidence in Yourself The first and the most important thing is to have confidence in your ideas and business. Many times, women give up on their own ideas because of shyness. Do not be afraid. If you have anything in mind, just go for it. Research and Plan Well Many businesses fail because they do have proper industry knowledge. However, it is necessary to have some basic understanding of the industry. You should research well about the competition, the industry, and your audience. When you have all the information, you can make better decisions. Further, you should always pla

According to the Congressional joint economic committee of the US, only 14% of all engineering professionals are women. The minuscule number remains a concern since women started joining the engineering field as early as the mid-1800s. Though the number is rising now, women in STEM fields, i.e., Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, still face a bias. From birth, we tend to condition children towards certain professions depending on their gender. The gender bias leads to the suppression of a vast number of women with tremendous potential, who could be achievers in engineering. It is interesting to know about a few female engineers who emerged first in their respective fields.  WomELLE   salutes these women for paving a way for more women from subsequent generations. Edith Clarke – First Woman Electrical Engineer Clarke, born in 1883, holds the distinction of being the first female electrical engineer in the United States. Clarke’s parents passed away when she was only twelve. But

  Multinational companies like  General  Motors and IBM are appointing female CEOs. Many of the  Fortune 500 businesses  are being run by women. However, these facts are valid only for  6.4%  of the leading companies. The gender pay gap and inequality towards women are problems that still exist. Let us look at the #challenges, #opportunities, and #future for #women in #business. Challenges: Underrepresented in Key Areas Even though a spike can be observed in the number of female workforce in several industries, major areas like engineering, tech, and finance are still male-dominated. In the U.S., women form just  24%  of the workforce in STEM (#science, #technology, #engineering, and #math) industries, while in the U.K., the numbers are less than  15%. Gender Bias in the Workplace Although most companies look for the best person for any job, women usually succeed more when they use a male or a gender-neutral name on their CV. This highlights the unconscious gender bias that still exist