Welcome to the exciting world of female entrepreneurship in 2024, where a group of exceptional women are rewriting the rules of business and shaping the future with innovation and creativity. As we embark on this entrepreneurial rollercoaster ride, we are fortunate to have these fearless female leaders at the helm, inspiring and empowering us with their passion, grit, and relentless pursuit of success.
In this exhilarating universe of female entrepreneurship, we invite you to join us on a journey to discover the top 20 trailblazing women who are making their mark this year. From tech gurus transforming the digital landscape to social entrepreneurs driving meaningful change, their stories of resilience and innovation are sure to inspire and motivate you to achieve your own dreams.
Doaa Ali
Doaa Ali empowers women to live passionately, purposefully, and powerfully With an unwavering commitment to assisting women, Doaa specializes in providing guidance to those who feel trapped, lack clarity, or have gone through difficult relationships or breakups. Through her compassionate approach, Doaa empowers women to reclaim their personal power and embrace a future filled with renewed possibilities.
She supports women who find themselves feeling lost and uncertain after enduring a challenging time in their lives. Doaa guides them to rediscover their worth, cultivate their self-appreciation, and nurture a deep sense of self-love. By embracing self-love, building confidence, nurturing healthier relationships, and connecting with their authentic selves, women create a solid bridge to a life filled with joy, love, and success.
The most important thing that has contributed to her success as a coach has been the unique methods that she created through combining ancient wisdom (bio geometry, breath-work, law of attraction) and Western philosophies (coaching, psychology, theta healing, art therapy) Doaa believes that healing takes courage, and she is committed to guiding women through those life-transforming moments.
Maddison Violet
Maddison Violet, the trailblazing force behind Ve Oh Lay Acres Winery & Farm, has reinvigorated the ancient craft of mead-making, positioning her as a standout entrepreneur in the beverage industry. Since 2016, Maddison has seamlessly blended traditional winemaking with innovative approaches to make mead appealing to modern palates. Her commitment to demystifying wine and making it accessible has resonated widely, leading to her recognition as a future leader with the Future 50 Under 40 award from IWSC/WSET in 2019. Under her guidance, Ve Oh Lay Acres quickly garnered acclaim, winning multiple awards in its inaugural year including Best Winery in
Summerland 2024. Maddison’s philosophy extends beyond winemaking; she’s dedicated to preserving history, fostering community engagement, and promoting inclusivity within the industry. Her entrepreneurial journey embodies passion, innovation, and a deep respect for tradition, making her someone to look out for in the coming years.
Margot Corporaal
Margot Corporaal is a successful entrepreneur since 2013. As a consultant,she managed large portfolio’s in corporate environments. Despite being very successful in her business, Margot hit a major wall in 2020. Margot was living in her head, it was time to reconnect with her feelings. This became an incredible journey of personal development. It inspired her to start Procezza.
With her company Procezza, Margot creates an environment where personal development is stimulated around all conceivable life themes. Think of health, career, energy, money, etc. An online platform helps with overview and structure to set goals or to connect with like-minded people.
Procezza now has a worldwide community of like-minded people who connect with each other online and offline, both internationally and regionally. We have a community where we stimulate growth through events such as masterminds, retreats, masterclasses and networking events.
Kate Adams
Kate Adams has been in the beauty industry now for 20 years. Located in Carmel Indiana, she loves working with women and helping them see the beauty in who they are. “ I believe each person was created on purpose, for a purpose. I love sitting with people helping them see who they are and the beauty they bring to the world.” Kate believes that the beauty industry allows her to have those opportunities whether it’s with her team or the guests they serve. Kate also has a huge heart in giving back. Working with burn survivors and cancer survivors. “ It’s such a small thing we get to do in making these women feel beautiful in the midst of hard things they are walking in.” Her buisness specializes in Eyelash extensions and permeant makeup including hair stroke brows, eyeliner and lip blushing. Kate also loves teaching on the enneagram and how it helps teams come together. “ If you can see the world through other people’s lenses it changes your view, imagine if we only saw one color. How boring would your world be? The enneagram lets you see so many colors. It’s so very beautiful how I see the world now.”
Alina Bektemirova Garcia
Alina B. Garcia, works with women to achieve holistic harmony in all spheres of their lives, fostering a sense of fulfillment and authenticity. A resilient first-generation immigrant, a Wellness Coach, HR professional, certified Yoga Teacher, she co-founded HER-lifecompass, a holistic coaching brand. At HER-lifecompass, the mission is to support women in balancing their professional and personal lives, navigating the complexities of womanhood with grace.
Beyond this, she co-hosts the Unleashing HER – Feminine Powers podcast, a transformative self-development and holistic wellness show tailored for women around the world. By blending her corporate acumen with ancient Yogic practices, Alina serves as a guiding force, encouraging women to uncover and leverage their unique talents.
As a new mom and entrepreneur, Alina is on a mission to specifically support and uplift minority and immigrant women in their personal and professional growth journeys. Take the first step toward holistic living and connect with Alina now.
Nicole Rosenzweig
Nicole Rosenzweig is an unstoppable female entrepreneur and the driving force behind extraordinary wedding experiences. As the industry’s premier wedding planner, she seamlessly fuses meticulous detail with deep emotional resonance in every event. Her reputation as the hardest worker stems from an unwavering work ethic, heightened motivation, and disciplined execution.
Late nights refining intricate details and early mornings ensuring flawless execution exemplify her commitment to perfection. Motivated by challenges, she converts them into opportunities, transforming visions into tangible realities with boundless energy. Beyond being a planner, she is a dedicated architect of enchanting experiences.
Her innovative approach, combined with unwavering discipline, positions her as a leader in the competitive world of not only wedding planning, but in business as well. Join her on this extraordinary journey, where each celebration becomes a testament to the beauty of love, fueled by passion and executed with unmatched dedication.
Nerma Linsberger
Nerma is a Vienna based architect, specializing in social housing and urban planning. As a lecturer at the Technical University of Vienna Nerma shared her years of experience with students of architecture, providing a platform for the younger generation. Being a member of the Quality Advisory Board of Upper Austria, her expertise is valued regarding the development of new projects within residential.
As an architect her approach comes from a fine and calm place, bringing clarity and soft poetry into her housing architecture. Born in Sarajevo, her Architecture captivates with a Mediterranean ease being able to conjure an independent language in her buildings. Her housing projects provide great private places and spaces to call home, as well as thought through areas to interact. Nerma’s architecture has been rewarded with many globally renowned architectural prizes and featured on international platforms like Architizer and Dezeen.
Psibindi
Psibindi, also known as Rena Biring, stands as a pioneering music artist, using her personal success to champion and uplift women and non-binary artists worldwide through her influential platform, Psy-Sisters. With a decade-long commitment to promoting gender diversity in the electronic dance scene, Psibindi is not only an international DJ, singer, and music producer but a trailblazer for inclusivity. Her unique musical style blends classical Hindi vocals with psychedelic trance, garnering support from industry giants like DJ Nina Kraviz and BBC Radio 1’s DJ Jaguar.
Beyond the electronic realm, Psibindi showcases her versatility as the frontwoman of alt-rock band Sentience Machine, using music to address social issues. A role model and mentor for The Girls’ Network charity, Rena inspires and empowers young women while balancing her music career with a senior IT Manager role at a California-based global tech firm.
Maria Sandstrom
Maria Sandstrom is an entrepreneur who is revolutionizing the real estate sector with her innovative strategies. She has a keen eye for emerging trends and integrates her expertise in real estate, digital marketing, and creative ventures to achieve remarkable results. Maria is committed to delivering excellence, maintaining integrity, and making a positive impact with every move she makes.
In an ever-changing market that is driven by technology and evolving consumer preferences, Maria is an exceptional figure who adapts to change and surpasses her client’s expectations in the residential real estate niche. Her dynamic entrepreneurship goes beyond the real estate domain, as she operates a prosperous print-on-demand business and offers social media coaching that empowers other companies.
With an established history of success, Maria is not only a trailblazer in real estate, but she is also a visionary who is shaping its future. Her innovative approach and dedication to excellence are opening up endless possibilities in the industry and beyond.
Arwen Dyer
Professional intuitive Arwen Dyer works with coaches, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders using a tapestry of alchemy, natural laws, neuroscience, psycho-education, and quantum physics. She guides clients to integrate dysfunctional patterns and awaken their intuition as powerful creators of their desired reality. A highly-qualified former trauma, craniosacral, and arts therapist, Arwen assists with life transitions, personal transformation, spiritual awakening, business growth, and leadership excellence.
Arwen is the founder and C.E.O. of Sisters for a New World, an organization providing transformational online programs and in-person retreats. Arwen was hand-selected by Australia’s top coach, Christopher Duncan, to facilitate and coach using Magnetic Mind™and Rapid Recode™ at Conscious Education Company.
Published and awarded internationally as a photographer, Arwen’s first written book is due for release in 2024. Arwen and her two young boys live in Tasmania, Australia, where they enjoy dancing, playing outdoors and spending time with their many pets.
Avrati Raturi
Avrati is a nonprofit founder and is currently establishing a venture focused on holistic healing, with the aim of encouraging individuals to adopt positive and healthy lifestyles. Zen Wellness is a holistic healing platform dedicated to integrating practices for the mind and body. Offering a variety of services including art therapy, yoga, meditation, nutrition, and energy healing, Zen Wellness provides individuals with a simple yet comprehensive approach to wellness. By focusing on holistic methods, the platform aims to promote balance, harmony, and overall well-being, empowering individuals to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.
She started Project Laal 4 years back as a digital advocacy campaign that seeks to provide menstrual products across rural areas of India, which was later a registered NGO in 2021. Laal has since impacted many lives and is a collaborative organization with fifty-plus members. She has been recognized for her work by the University of Arizona and featured across publications like Arizona Daily Star, This is Tucson, Tucson Weekly in the US, and prominent media houses like Hindustan Times in India. She was also selected to participate in a women entrepreneurs training session by the United Nations Development Program and this year got an opportunity to attend the prestigious Harvard University HPAIR Conference.
Andromeda Hooper
Andromeda has taken the Boudoir industry by storm in recent years, putting hard work into empowering women, and giving the gift of self-love. Her claim to fame isn’t behind the camera, but in providing a safe, comforting space for women that she has built from the ground up. Making her one of the most authentic entrepreneurial women around, with her flourishing business, Living Goddess Boudoir LLC.
As a photographer, she captures the art of a women’s body, posing them and showing them how to express their inner sensuality to bring hidden confidence out. Andromeda has been featured in multiple magazines, including Boudoir Inspiration and Artego’s edition of “Artistic Nude”. She combines her understanding of being a woman in a society of expectations with her expertise of emotive posing and facial guidance to give clients a luxury experience that elates them and gives them the lasting aroma of positive self-conviction.
Lola Oladapo
Lola Oladapo, alongside her twin sister Taiye, co-founded Urbanity Lush LLC, an award-winning Philadelphia-based travel and hospitality brand.. Urbanity Lush, launched in 2020, is a curated hospitality. Their brand merges hospitality with social change, offering curated Airbnb stays, travel guides, and immersive experiences fostering cultural exploration and understanding.
Lola, the principal operator of Urbanity Lush, is establishing herself as a thought leader in the Travel and Hospitality industry. Her brand focuses on the intersection of hospitality and social change. Lola believes that travel and hospitality can break down racial and cultural biases, promoting kindness, empathy, and understanding of others. Urbanity Lush, an award-winning social enterprise, started as a side hustle hosting Airbnb guests for seven years and has now earned Supar Host status in 2022, hosting notable guests worldwide.
Along the journey, Lola has won a string of accolades and awards. Starting with the prestigious B-Smart 10,000 dollar Best Business Plan award by Drexel University in 2019 and going on to be selected as hosts and facilitators of a curated Stop Asian Hate Cookie Experience with cookie chef, activist, and author Ms. Jasmine Cho at Philadelphia’s premier festival for creatives, B.Phl Fest 2021.
Kelly Frechette
Kelly Frechette is not just an entrepreneur; she’s a visionary transforming the housing and marketing sectors. Co-owner of Board Boss Drywall and Frechette Inc, her expertise spans residential drywall services to savvy real estate investments. Her latest triumph, a digital marketing agency, revolutionizes B2B brand strategies, especially for those in construction and real estate. Recognized among the top 40 under 40 by Business Link Niagara in 2023 and a finalist in the GNCC Women in Business, Kelly’s influence is unmistakable. Her commitment to the community shines through her board role at the Council of Ontario Construction Associations and her judging at the CHBA’s National Awards. Kelly Frechette is a name to watch in 2024, embodying innovation, leadership, and social responsibility.
Danielle Vataj
Meet Danielle V, the heart and soul behind a thriving online marketplace since 2015. With a passion for providing unique finds, Danielle’s eBay store is a delightful mix of clothes, toys, books, jewelry, collectibles, and candles. Her commitment to customer satisfaction shines through with combined shipments and international delivery options.
Beyond the business, Danielle is on a mission to make a positive impact. Several proceeds from sales generously support charities close to her heart. Charities such as Alex’s Lemonade, animal rescue initiatives, and Woman Aware, a local women’s shelter, benefit from Danielle’s dedication to giving back.
What started as a venture to supplement income for her dog’s medical bills has evolved into a unique and caring shopping experience curated by her.
Vanuska Sylvester
Meet Vanuska Sylvester, affectionately known as Nuska, a Brooklyn native with a passion for justice and empowerment. Nuska’s journey began amidst adversity, facing workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as a black mother. Despite the challenges, she refused to be silenced or sidelined.
Driven by the need for justice, Nuska delved into intensive research, immersing herself in discrimination cases, anti-discrimination laws, labor regulations, sick leave policies, and family leave rights at federal, state, and city levels. This newfound knowledge ignited a fire within her to advocate for change and equality.
In November 2023, Nuska and her dedicated team birthed “The Breaking Bias Channel,” a YouTube platform dedicated to raising awareness about workplace rights, shedding light on discrimination cases, lawsuits, settlements, and fostering discussions on inclusivity and diversity.
However, Nuska’s vision extended beyond mere awareness; she yearned to uplift and motivate women on a broader scale. Hence, alongside her team, she launched @laughingladiesempower. Laughing Ladies Empower serves as a beacon of support and resources for women to flourish in both their personal and professional lives. With her dual platforms, Nuska is committed to breaking stereotypes, promoting inclusivity, and empowering individuals to strive for a brighter, fairer future.
Kaliyah Harden
Kaliyah Harden’s passion for empowering young adult minority women through her nonprofit, Lifing Life, fuels her every step. Lifing Life isn’t just a mission for her; it’s a commitment to uplifting the community that raised her. Hosting events and fundraisers, she strives to provide mentorship, vision, and funding to help young women flourish in their emotions, careers, education, finances, and mentality.
Every interaction, every fundraiser, is a step towards making a tangible impact on the lives of those around her. Through Lifing Life, Kaliyah aims to bring resources directly back into the community, nurturing a cycle of empowerment and growth. She carries with her the hopes and aspirations of those she seeks to uplift, knowing that together, they can create lasting change. For Kaliyah, it’s about creating a platform for mentorship, vision, and tangible support. Their mission is clear: to advance young women in their emotions, careers, education, finances, and mentality.
Karen Groom
As the founder and CEO of Groom & Associates, one of Canada’s leading staffing firms, Karen Groom’s success as an entrepreneur has been widely recognized. Founded in 1996, female-led Groom & Associates has grown from a small business to a national agency. The recruitment firm has served hundreds of Canadian companies in the STEM sectors, and works with local and national partners.
For Karen, being adaptable and forward-thinking is critical for being a successful leader. She attributes the growth of the company to their commitment to understanding evolving workplace trends in order to best serve clients. With over 30 years of experience in human resources and recruiting, Karen will tell you that staying up-to-date with current trends is essential. Karen also acts as a mentor for other female entrepreneurs. She was a President of Community Shares, and today, is a member of the Capital Campaign the for Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence.
Laura Clark
Laura Clark is a wife, mother, and respected CEO in the pageant and entertainment industry. As the owner of Liv & Rock Productions, Laura manages the Miss Earth USA organization, the official national preliminary pageant leading to MISS EARTH based in the Philippines. Laura has been recognized as Best Director by Pageant Planet, Art & Beauty Magazine, and Prestige Pageantry Awards. After dedicating 15 years as a performer and choreographer in collegiate and professional sports, Laura earned the title of Ms. United States in 2011, which launched her career in the pageant industry. Under Laura’s leadership, the USA ranked 2nd Runner Up Miss World and winner of Miss Earth 2020. Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts from William Jewell College in public communication with a minor in political science and recently enjoyed three years as a diplomat to the United Nations in Switzerland. Laura, her husband, and two children are based in Chicago.
Lee Richter
Award-winning CEO, Marketing Expert, Innovator, and Global Leader, Lee Richter, is recognized for many years as one of San Francisco’s Top 100 Women Business Leaders, and Top 100 Fastest Growing Businesses; in 2022, she was named one of the Top 100 Innovators in the San Francisco Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times.
Expanding on her successful entrepreneurial journey, Lee utilizes her superpower in public relations to connect the business world with the future of business and marketing. She inspires entrepreneurs and business owners to realize the importance of NFTs and blockchain and empowers them to develop and implement a strategy in their company. Lee teaches leaders globally to incorporate NFTs in their business as a tactic to achieve financial and professional success in the current marketplace. In addition, she is a best-selling co-author of “Blockchain Life” and is exploring and identifying ways the blockchain is changing how we conduct business in the future.
Final Thoughts
As we conclude our exploration of this dynamic world of female entrepreneurship, we bid farewell to these remarkable women who have captured our hearts and imaginations. However, we must remember that their stories are just the beginning of a larger narrative, one that we can all contribute to with our own quests for success.
Let us carry their spirit of resilience, innovation, and fearlessness with us as we embark on our own journeys, breaking glass ceilings, defying expectations, and building a future where all aspiring entrepreneurs have equal opportunities to thrive and succeed.
So, as we say goodbye to this incredible cohort of female leaders, let us raise a toast to the endless possibilities that lie ahead. Here’s to a future where the entrepreneurial spirit knows no bounds, where women continue to break barriers, change lives, and leave their mark on the world. Let the unstoppable force of female entrepreneurship light the way for generations to come!
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