Fifty years ago, the idea of women managing their own company would have seemed ambitious at best. Today, women are starting businesses at a faster rate than ever before, in fact, 47% of women started a business last year, compared to 44% of men, contributing to the nearly 13 million women-owned businesses in the US.
Why are so many women choosing this path?
A recent study shows 48% of women listed desire to pursue their passion as the number one reason to step into the world of entrepreneurship. Financial independence was second (43%), and flexibility was third with 41% of the votes.
More than 40% of VEST Members are entrepreneurs, and today we salute them by sharing a list of their businesses with the public. – Next time you want to buy products or services from women-owned companies, remember this list and share with your networks.
Adrianna Cantu, Revealix (diabetic foot health)
Aimee Benton, W Collective (mental health and wellness facility)
Alisha Harris, Plannly (personalized employee benefits)
Allison Cunningham, Mythic Press (screen printing)
Angela Harless, AcrobatAnt (creative services)
Anna Craycraft, W Collective (mental health and wellness facility)
Amanda Penrod, RFX Solutions (SaaS platform for healthcare facilities)
April Roy, FemPaq (period care kits)
Ariane Turner, Look Good Live Well (beauty and personal care)
Arielle Cooper, Everywine (wine club)
Arielle Brown, Bea's Bayou Skincare (beauty and personal care)
Brenda Hernandez, Tango PR (PR services -- Hispanic Market)
Brooke Bornick, Lodgeur (furnished apartments for rent)
Cheena Pazzo, One80 (PR services)
Detara Darnley, Peculiar Roots (beauty and personal care)
Elaine Hamm, The Study (wine bar and club)
Elian Hurtado, Galera Consulting (consulting services)
Elizabeth Prenger, Prose Creative (creative services)
Evelyn Aniebok, Develyn Catering (catering services)
Ezinne Iroanya, Sknmuse (beauty and personal care)
Fatima Mukhtar, Chammeli (boutique)
Gabrielle Reyes, Black Soil Urban Farm (urban farm)
Heather Boles, Mozzie Style (outdoor gear)
Jamie Spann, Business Savvy Physician (consulting services)
Jazmin Alvarado, Faith Masonry Construction (construction services)
Jennifer Dunn, Woligo (insurance benefits for small businesses)
Joan Stanolis, Critical Fault (cybersecurity services)
Kelsey Scott, Something Bridal (bridal shop)
Kenzie Butera Davis, Maro (mental health app and platform for parents and schools)
Latasha Timberlake, Timber & Leaf (beverage company)
Laura Fleet, Sendaride (non-ER transportation services)
Lindsay Jordan, WriteOn Fundraising (non-profit consulting services)
Lynn Greenberg, Pivt (helps enterprises support remote employees)
Lysbeth George, Law Office of Liz George (legal services)
Natalie Shew, 3P Creative (consulting services)
Dr. Natasha Mickel, JM Consulting Firm (DEI consulting)
Noelle Acosta, Noula Health (women's health)
Rashaunda Lugrand, Beehive Birth Consulting (consulting services)
Shagah Zakerion, Zakerion Strategies (consulting services)
Shannon Rich, Leadherboard (directory women owners and service providers)
Shelly Ann Winokur, Kiss Kiss Goodnight (beauty and personal care products)
Snow Huo, Byrdhouse (enables you to communicate in multiple languages in real time)
Sofia Noshay, Star City Homes
Sue Ringus, Social Greenery (sustainable Christmas trees)
Dr. Tabatha Carr, Good Girl Chocolate (vegan chocolate)
Vicky Langford, Project 3810 (co-sharing space)
Yi-Hsian Godfrey, Apiari (find curated care providers)
Yvita Fox, Yvita Handcrafted Wearable Art (handcrafted jewelry)