In our last blogs we shared about the rise of mompreneurs, and the strategies employed by them to stay successful. In this blog, we are sharing a few women you can take inspiration from to start that entrepreneurial venture you’ve been dreaming about.
Inspiring mompreneurs to take notes from
Here are some names women across the world look up to:
1. Jessica Alba
She co-founded The Honest Company in her pursuit of getting non-toxic household products to families. Her efforts to bring safer options to homemakers has got her widespread acclaim. She manages her three children alongside her acting career, and entrepreneurial venture.
2. Arianna Huffington
After her success with The Huffington Post, she launched Thrive Global, a company dedicated to wellness and productivity. A mother of two, she is a staunch advocate of not compromising your personal well-being at the altar of success.
3. Kendra Scott
Kendra Scott Jewelry is now a multi- million dollar brand known for its unique designs. She started small with just five hundred dollars and a dream to make it big. A mother of three, Scott has spoken often about the importance of family and philanthropy in her business ethos.
4. Sara Blakely
Sara, the founder of Spanx, brought a revolution in the undergarment industry with her shapewear products. Having started out with just 5000 dollars, this mother of four, grew her business into a billion-dollar empire. Her story is one that exemplifies how determination and creativity can get you an extraordinary life.
5. Tory Burch
From handbags to fashion and apparel, this global lifestyle brand is known for its preppy-boho styles. Tory Burch, the founder, is also a philanthropist, working towards empowering women through the Tory Burch Foundation.
6. J. K. Rowling
She transformed her storytelling in Harry Potter into a global franchise encompassing books, merchandise, and movies. The story of this single mother, who started writing in very adverse circumstances, to become one of the world’s richest women is nothing short of magical.
7. Shonda Rhimes
The creative force behind mega-hit Tv shows like ‘ Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘ Scandal’, Shonda founded ‘Shondaland’- a storytelling company that produces groundbreaking content. She manages her business and business schedules along with bringing up her three children.
8. Reese Witherspoon
She co-founded Hello Sunshine – a media company that focuses on female-driven stories. She wants a different narrative for women in the media. As a mother of three, she strongly advocates women empowerment both on and off the screen.
9. Rachel Zoe
This renowned fashion stylist turned entrepreneur, leads Rachel Zoe Inc., that encompasses a fashion line, a lifestyle brand, and media company. She displays impeccable style, and business acumen while bringing up her two children amidst the hustle of her busy, high-profile career.
10. Anne Wojcicki
She co-founded 23andME, a company that provides DNA testing for health, ancestry, and research. This mother of two, is at the forefront of personalized healthcare, driving innovations that impact lives globally.
11. Lisa Skeete Tatum (Landit)-
Lisa founded Landit, an innovative platform that provides personalized career playbooks that help organizations to not just manage but also grow their diverse talent pools. The focus is more on women being turned into transformative forces at the workplace, while creating flexible career paths for them.
12. Meghan Freedman ( Bellhop)-
The co-founder and COO of Bellhop has leveraged technology to make the cumbersome process of moving efficient and reliable. This mother works tirelessly to find customer-centric solutions while striving for operational excellence.
13. Falguni Nayyar
This mother of two founded Nykaa in 2012, when she saw the potential in the beauty e-commerce market in India. How she made it grow into a billion-dollar company, is a testament of how vision fuelled by determination can get you closer to your dreams.
14. Ghazal Alagh
A lack of safe and chemical-free products for her own child led Alagh to launch Mamaearth in 2016. The brand quickly gained ground for its commitment to safety and sustainability. The brand is a known name for non-toxic, natural baby care, and personal care products. The product line was born out of Alagh’s search for safer alternatives for children.
15. Priyanka Gill
POPxo – a digital media platform was designed by Gill, the founder and CEO for millennial women. It has content related to fashion, wellness, beauty, and lifestyle. In 2020, it merged with MyGlamm, where Gill serves as the President of the company’s content and community division. She has successfully balanced her career and her personal commitments.
16. Kylie Jenner
She has stormed the beauty industry with her innovative approach to cosmetics and marketing. She started with her iconic lip-tints, and built a billion-dollar empire leveraging her huge social media presence. As a mother, she continues to seamlessly blend her role a s aparent with the demands of her busy business life.
17. Tammy Hembrow
She has built a successful brand around her fitness programs, apparel, and activewear – Tammy Hembrow Fitness. Through her social media pull, she has inspired many with her fitness journey, transforming her passion into a flourishing business. As a mother of two, she speaks frequently about balancing motherhood with keeping to a healthy lifestyle.
18. Holly Tucker
Notonthehighstreet – this online marketplace connects the seekers of unique, personalized products with small, creative businesses. Holly had always wanted to connect the artisans to a wider audience. Her venture is the result of combining creativity with business acumen.
19. Julia Hartz
She co-founded and is the CEO of Eventbrite, a global self-service ticketing platform for live experiences. As a mother of two, she has shown the world how it’s absolutely possible to manage a tech company while being an involved parent.
20. Adriana Cisneros
Adriana runs this expansive family business, Cisneros Group, that has interests in media, digital, and real estate, and consumer products. Her innovative approach and commitment to corporate social responsibility has positioned her company as a leader in its fields.
Conclusion
This is not even close to the astounding numbers of trailblazing mompreneurs across the world.
However, it serves well to remind how a vision can translate into reality with determined labour.
From wellness to tech, from beauty to real estate and so much more, there is no stopping this new tribe of women who are not scared of spreading their wings and soaring to new heights of success.
For more such motivational material, stay tuned for our newer blogs where we talk more about women and topics that concern them.
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