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Barbara Woollams - Inspire and Create Equity
Stephanie Downs - Embrace Diversity and Inclusion
Dani Bicknell - Stay True to Your Values
Rebecca Meijlink - Raise Your Voice
Aruna Dontabhaktuni - Speak for Yourself
Sandra Rathe - Women Can Have It All
Shilpa Arora - Women Must Work Harder, Learn Finance
Emma Beckett - Break the Glass Ceiling
Vanya Goel - Command Your Space
Emma Urbina - Advocate for Yourself
ALEKHYA REDDY GANTLA - Know Your Worth and Advocate
Linda Hafstad - Integrity and Positive Impact
Nicole Burke - Goodness and Value in Work
Dr. Asha Kumawat - Consistency and Faith in Goodness
Inspire and Create Equity
Be bold, master your field, and open the door to other females to inspire and create equity in your industry. And most importantly, build trust in each and every partnership.
Barbara Woollams, Founder, Scale
Embrace Diversity and Inclusion
Go for it! The opportunity to advance and excel in any field should be open to everyone, regardless of gender. Women possess the skills, talents, and determination needed to thrive as entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators. When we embrace diversity and inclusion, we create environments where everyone can succeed and make meaningful contributions to society.
Stephanie Downs, Founder, Uncaged Innovations
Stay True to Your Values
Do not change who you are in business just because men dominate it. I spent too much time compromising my values to adapt to the male workplace, thinking this would help me succeed. None of that conforming worked out, and none of my male colleagues appreciated it; they just came with more criticism of how I could change. Leaving those jobs and working for myself allowed me not to compromise on my values and in no time at all, I had an inbound of clients that sought me out because of my values, not in spite of them.
Dani Bicknell, Founder, Dab Collab
Raise Your Voice
Speak up
Rebecca Meijlink, Founder, AlphaBet Capital Advisors Ltd
Speak for Yourself
Aruna would likely advise young women entrepreneurs to be proactive, identify market gaps, and be the change they want to see. Embracing challenges with resilience, seeking support from innovative thinkers, and maintaining a commitment to continuous learning are crucial for success. Additionally, her involvement in a non-profit organization showcases the importance of giving back to the community and supporting educational initiatives.
Aruna Dontabhaktuni, Founder, Pharma Pro Consulting
Women Can Have It All
I would say, the sky is the limit! Don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't do it or that you don't have the time to do it. Women can be very resilient and creative when it comes to taking care of their family and building a huge career. There is no reason that we can't have it all and feel fully satisfied with both parts of our lives. We do not need to sacrifice one in order to be successful in the other, we can be successful at both at the same time!
Sandra Rathe, Founder, The Sandra Rathe Team
Women Must Work Harder, Learn Finance
Women have to work harder than the men to build trust in the ecosystem. Understanding of finance is important and if not from the background, learn it. New skills like AI/ML, Product Management etc is important depending on the business. Its important to work on your communication skills and be vocal about your plans and ambitions. It is important to be persistent in the journey and trust what you are doing. There will be times when we shall not have answers to the questions, its fine. Go back and do some research and come back. Just be honest!
Shilpa Arora, Founder, Insurance Samadhan
Break the Glass Ceiling
Continue to break that glass ceiling. Pride yourself in your differences and your gender, and let it take you to incredible heights. Remember, fear is but a concept - not your truth.
Emma Beckett, Founder, Fortitude 17 Limited
Command Your Space
Just be yourself. Don't confine yourself in your house. Come out of your comfort zone. Even if you have been on a long career break. Entrepreneurship has no age bars. Break the barriers and embrace it.
Vanya Goel, Founder, Gigde Global Solutions
Advocate for Yourself
Believe in yourself and your ability to succeed as a female entrepreneur, even when facing challenging obstacles. Maintain persistence and resilience throughout the journey, learning and growing from every experience. Don't hesitate to seek help when needed, whether it's technical, financial, or emotional support.
Emma Urbina, Founder, Jotavirtual
Know Your Worth and Advocate
Keep going with gut nobody can stop you from hitting heights of success.
ALEKHYA REDDY GANTLA, Founder, GSR SOLUTIONS
Integrity and Positive Impact
For young women stepping into or navigating entrepreneurship, my advice is rooted in my personal journey: leverage your unique experiences to inform and drive your business ambitions. Growing up with a single mother not only taught me resilience but also the critical importance of building a business grounded in integrity and authenticity. At Ekte Media, we harness these principles to support clients dedicated to making a significant difference. Your journey, no matter how tough, can be the foundation of a business that not only succeeds financially but also contributes positively to society. Let your struggles inspire your strategies and let your business be a platform for change. You have the power to have an impact on the world, and it starts with you taking chances and believing in your own ability to do so - regardless of what anyone else has to say.
Linda Hafstad, Founder, Ekte Media
Goodness and Value in Work
1. Believe in the Goodness of Your Work: I started my first company Rooted Garden in 2015, it was because the garden meant so much to me personally. I had experienced firsthand how good the garden was for me in my own life. And I believed it was a goodness that every other human could experience. This belief in the goodness of my work continues with Gardenary and it gives me passion to keep going when the going gets tough.
2. See Your Work As Part of Something Bigger: When you're going through the ups and downs of building your own business, the little details can feel overwhelming. That's when you need a BIG PICTURE to keep you loving what you do. I've always seen my work in the garden as part of the answer to restoring mental health, empowering the local economy, contributing to a healthier ecosystem, and restoring a local and seasonal food system to my city.
3. Do Work that Creates Products in Which Value > Price
I'm not a professionally trained horticulturist or garden designer. I'm not even a Master Gardener. But, I've always committed to giving each of my clients and customers the biggest and best value I can. No matter what I'm creating I always aim to deliver at least 5x the value of what our customers invest.
Nicole Burke, Founder, Gardenary, Inc.
Consistency and Faith in Goodness
Hard work with consistency along with faith that you are doing for well being of society revert you best from nature
Dr. Asha Kumawat, Founder, Jayom Choice Industries
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