51 Mariah Chase – The CEO of Eloquii on Reviving A Beloved Brand
When The Limited launched Eloquii in 2011, it became the go-to fashion brand focusing on plus-size women. But when they closed their doors a year and a half later, it …
45 Ariane Goldman – The Founder of HATCH on Growing a Company and a Family
Ariane Goldman had already left her job in corporate America and found success as the founder of twobirds Bridesmaids when she discovered a “white space” in the marketplace: She was …
43 Laurel Berman – The Founder of Black Halo on Creating a Celebrity Wardrobe Staple
What do Meghan Markle, Blake Lively, Kim Kardashian, Scarlett Johansson and Fergie have in common? They’ve all been spotted in the iconic “Jackie O” dress from Black Halo, the brand …
37 Sarah LaFleur – The Founder of MM.LaFleur on Why Overnight Startup Success is a Myth
Sarah LaFleur was working in private equity when she came to a realization that’ll ring familiar to most professional women. “I had a really hard time shopping for work…I’d spend …
29 Azeeza Khan – The Founder of Azeeza on Pursuing her Dream Fashion Business
Azeeza Khan left her corporate job for the chance to pursue her dream of launching a women’s wear brand, which she did with just a $3,000 budget. Since launching, her …
21 Morgan Hutchinson – The Founder of Buru on Networking and Differentiating an Ecommerce Brand
When Morgan Hutchinson had her first child, she realized no one in the online retail market was catering to that fashionable mom who wanted to wear her favorite brands through …
03 Cynthia Rowley – Artist and Entrepreneur Leading a Global Lifestyle Brand
Famed designer Cynthia Rowley is perhaps most well known for her namesake clothing brand. However, since she launched her label in 1983, she has expanded from clothing into everything from home …