When Stephanie Lortie launched Closers International from her Montréal home office, she wasn’t just building another sales consultancy—she was crafting a bold alternative to the high-pressure, hustle-driven world of online entrepreneurship.

Heather Herr didn’t just launch a real estate firm—she created an experience. With over 20 years of mastery in sales, development, construction, and property management, she founded Private Real Estate Collection (PREC), a boutique real estate company operating across Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida.

When Shanthi Reddy launched Akshobya Technologies, she wasn’t just entering the IT consulting space. She was building a blueprint for inclusive, purpose-driven innovation in an industry where women rarely lead from the front. Headquartered in Bangalore, Akshobya is a women-led technology firm specializing in Cloud Computing, Data Engineering, AI/ML, and Cybersecurity. But it’s more than that—it’s a strategic partner for enterprises navigating digital transformation with in

When Merve Iscan landed in London, she wasn’t just carrying a suitcase — she was carrying the blueprint of a future she would build from scratch. A foreign-trained architect in a city teeming with legacy firms and regulations she didn’t yet understand, she had no local contacts, no insider map — only sketches, experience, and relentless clarity of purpose. In 2021, she founded Studio RUUM, now one of London's rising architectural and interior design firms known for marrying

From a kitchen table vision to a transformative educational movement, Tutu Aina-Mays is redefining tutoring in the UK. A Mother's Vision Sparks an Educational Revolution Tutu Aina-Mays didn't set out to just improve test scores. As a single mother in the UK, she envisioned a world where every child, regardless of background, had access to quality education. With limited resources but unwavering determination, she founded Tecnis Academy—a tutoring service aimed at leveling

Lighting the Way in Fire Safety, One Building at a Time Fire safety isn’t the first arena where you expect bold innovation — let alone inclusive leadership. But Priya Ajbani is quietly changing that. As Director of Monsher India Safety Equipment Pvt Ltd, she leads one of the oldest fire protection companies in India with a fresh, global, and people-first approach. Founded in 1975, Monsher had legacy. Under Priya, it now has momentum.

At just 24, Aishwarya Sanjay Narawade is rewriting the rules of B2B marketing—not with noise, but with nuance. In a space flooded with clickbait content and templated strategies, her Pune-based startup, Maniifesst Pvt. Ltd., is winning clients by blending strategy with soul. Born from intuition and grit rather than pedigree or privilege, Maniifesst was founded in early 2025 by Aishwarya, who had no deep industry contacts, no legacy brand, and no backup plan. What she did hav

In a world where clinical trials often prioritize speed over soul, Kanchan Verandani brings an uncommon force to the biotech industry—compassion. A physician by training and an entrepreneur by design, this first-generation American co-founded Axentra Bio with a singular vision: to make research faster, yes, but never at the expense of humanity. Born out of challenge and shaped by resilience, Axentra Bio is headquartered in Phoenix and serves as both a clinical research eng

Muff, Donegal—A name that once raised eyebrows now raises glasses in 34 U.S. states and across the globe. But for Laura Bonner, founder of The Muff Liquor Company, this wasn't about shock value. It was about legacy. It was about laughter. And it was about crafting premium Irish spirits that are unapologetically authentic. From Grandpa’s Still to the World Stage Laura Bonner didn’t come from the liquor industry. She came from story. From the peat-scented tales of her grand

In a city where legacies often matter more than ideas, Shruti Kapadia chose to bet on a desk, a sketchbook, and a dream. Mumbai’s jewellery market wasn’t built for outsiders — but Shruti, a first-generation jeweller with no connections and zero capital, didn’t wait for permission. She built Ornate, a diamond jewellery brand that doesn’t just sparkle — it tells a story. From Unknown to Unforgettable It all began in 2012. Shruti stepped into an industry steeped in tradition

From Small Town Girl to Digital Powerhouse: The Rise of Aditi Jhawar Laturiya Mumbai might be known as the city of dreams, but for Aditi Jhawar Laturiya, it was a proving ground. She arrived without a safety net or a business degree — only a quiet resolve to build something of her own. Today, her brainchild, The Social Slay, is not just another digital agency. It’s a revenue-focused storytelling powerhouse helping over 250 brands scale in style — and in sales.

Most people don't dream of spreadsheets — but Philippa Rickards isn’t most people. In fact, what many small business owners see as a daunting chore, she sees as an opportunity for transformation. From her base in Victoria, Australia, Rickards has built My Bookkeeping Buddy not just as a financial service, but as a lifeline for overwhelmed entrepreneurs. From Overload to Order: A Purpose-Driven Launch The idea behind My Bookkeeping Buddy was born out of real-life challenge

In the tranquil hills of Uttarakhand, where misty orchards kiss the clouds and nature’s rhythm sets the pace of life, one woman quietly sparked a revolution. Not with noise, but with nourishment. Smt. Aradhna Painuly, founder of Himalayan Fresh Juice Private Limited, turned her deep connection to the land into a mission — to empower farmers, elevate women, and bottle wellness that begins at the root.

Most fresh graduates spend their early career figuring out the next step. Isha Taneja skipped the wait, trusted her instinct, and built a global data-tech company straight out of college. Her brainchild, Complere Infosystem, emerged from a modest beginning in Mohali and has grown into a 100-strong team delivering AI-powered, scalable solutions that redefine how businesses approach data.

You don’t usually associate kitchen cabinetry with courage. But for Neeti Macker, stepping into the barely-formed world of modular kitchens in India wasn’t just a design decision—it was a personal revolution. Long before Pinterest boards and smart appliances, she saw the kitchen not as a utility room, but as a reflection of the soul of Indian homes—and of the women who quietly held them together.

For Laura Sultan, the founder of Designs by Nature Gems, jewelry isn’t just about sparkle — it’s about soul. In an industry often driven by profit margins and mass production, she set out to build something radically different: a brand where every crystal, every clasp, and every cut carries integrity.

By the age most are still figuring out their path, Zahra Sbeih had already taken the leap into entrepreneurship. With no investors, no roadmap, and no safety net — just faith and fierce intent — she co-founded the Sbeih Virtual Assistance (SVA) Agency in Beirut alongside her sister. A year later, she found herself running it solo. What began as a bold experiment has become a lifeline for entrepreneurs and small businesses around the world, helping them clear the clutter, r

Shruti S. Parekh didn’t just start a business — she built a lifeline, both for herself and for hundreds of professionals seeking clarity during moments of transition. When she founded SPConsulting, a boutique career coaching and executive transition firm based in New York, there were no investors, no safety net, and no guarantees. She was fighting cancer, self-funding from scratch, and navigating medical bills — yet every day, she showed up. That spirit of grit-meets-grace is

In the quiet corners of townships and rural South Africa, where ambition often runs into walls of invisibility, Mponeng Seshea is rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship. Not with grand speeches or global accolades, but with deep listening, community-driven innovation, and a relentless belief in women who’ve been overlooked for too long. As the founder of iEvolution Social Venture Studio in Cape Town, Mponeng is turning potential into prosperity — one woman-led business at a

When Kate Enters set out to carve space for her own artistic voice, she didn’t expect to spark a global movement. What began as a quiet rebellion against the gatekeeping norms of the art world turned into ArtCan — a nonprofit where artists keep 100% of their earnings and 100% of their dignity. Built on the belief that creativity shouldn't come with a commission fee, ArtCan is more than an organisation. It's a collective heartbeat for artists who’ve long worked in isolation.