“When I became a mom, I finally became the person I am, that I always should have been,” she says. “It’s the most satisfying job in the world. But, it can also be overwhelming and confusing. I created The Honest Company to help moms and to give all children a better, safer start.” ~ Jessica Alba, Actress & Co-founder of…
“I think ‘work’ is anything I’m doing with intention and purpose… I feel lucky that I get to wake up every day and spend my days doing things I believe in.” ~ Jessica Jackley, Cofounder of Kiva Summary: As cofounder of Kiva, the platform that pioneered micro lending, Jessica Jackley stands out as a woman at the forefront of social entrepreneurship. By…
“I joke now that I was always trying to be the perfect balance between Bill Nye the Science Guy and Beyoncé.” ~ Jessica Matthews, Cofounder of Uncharted Play Summary: Jessica O. Matthews is a Nigerian-American inventor, CEO and venture capitalist. She is the co-founder of Uncharted Play, which makes Soccket, a soccer ball that can be used as a power…
“My goal is to cover technology sans the jargon and make tech more accessible to people who find the mainstream media’s coverage too confusing or overwhelming.” ~ Jessica Naziri, Creator of Tech Sesh Summary: Jessica Naziri, a digital lifestyle host and tech blogger, is the founder of TechSesh.co. Whether you’re looking for ways to improve your relationship with gadgets, or…
“I came to the U.S. in 1981 and worked as a hairdresser to make ends meet.” ~ Jin Sook Chang, Cofounder of Forever 21 Summary: Forever 21’s co-founder, Chang came to the U.S. in 1981 and worked as a hairdresser to make ends meet. In 1984, she and her husband Do Won used $11,000 in savings to open a 900 sqare…
“If you always do what interests you, at least one person is pleased.” ~ Katharine Hepburn, Actress Summary: Katharine Hepburn was an Actress, renowned for continuously challenging the role of female actors in the Film Industry. Her array of appearances ranges from comedies, to literary drama and Broadway. Throughout her 60 years of career, she shunned the publicity that came with…
“At the end of the day you have to go home to yourself. You have to be with yourself. So make sure what you’re doing in business is representative of who you are and that you feel comfortable and that you can stand behind your work.” ~ Kathryn Finney, Founder of Digitalundivided Summary: Kathryn Finney is the founder and Managing…
“So many try to dress and act like an ‘entrepreneur.’ There’s something missing—an actual venture. Change the world, not your wardrobe.” ~ Keiana Cavé, Founder of Mare Summary: Keiana Cavé is an American Entrepreneur. She is also a student at the University of Michigan studying chemical engineering. She was honored in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2017 in…
“I left the corporate world because I wanted to only work with companies and entrepreneurs who were committed to making a positive global impact.” ~ Kelly Gibbons, Founder of Main & Rose Summary: Kelly Gibbons is the Founder and Managing Partner of Main & Rose. Equal parts savvy strategist and conscious communicator, Kelly has crafted world-class campaigns for brands like City of…
“Our industry in Africa, especially Nigeria, is still untapped. We have so many stories that need to be told and I want to continue to tell those stories.” ~ Kemi Adetiba, Director and Producer Summary: Kemi Adetiba is a music director from Lagos state who directed one of the most sought after Nigerian movies in 2016, ‘The Wedding Party’. Kemi…
