It's pronounced SHE-E-O
You most likely have heard about all of these companies and have probably even seen it on the shelves of your local stores, but did you know that these seven companies were created and are run by women?
Spanx Sara Blankely
Tried of panty lines being seen through her pants, while selling fax machines door to door, Sara Blankely cut the feet off her panty hose and created Spanx.
With no business degree or marketing budget, Sara built sold her invention through networking and word of mouth. Sara would give live demonstrations and even paid people to act excited at her demonstrations. Spanx started as a body shaping undergarment and has extended their products to include activewear, swimsuits and other clothing sold worldwide.
Of course, like any GlossBoss, Sara faced a lot of rejection. However, Sara believes it was her failures that led her to her success. Her father encouraged her to fail and that's something she encourages other to do too.
Speaking on failures to CNN Business she said, "So many people don't start because of the fear of failure...and once you redefine that for yourself and realize failure is just not trying, then life opens up to you in many ways...if you can learn from it or laugh about it then it's worth it".
Sara wasn't afraid to fail and you shouldn't be either, remember if she can do it; you can too. 💖
Orange Theory Fitness, Ellen Latham
Ava, Lea von Bidder
Bumble, Whitney Wolfe
Tatcha, Vicky Tsai
Honey Pot, Beatrice Dixon
After struggling with bacterial vaginosis (BV) for months, Beatrice Dixon had a dream. It was her grandmother who came to reveal the ingredients that would cure BV and become the first product for her multi-million dollar company, Honey Pot.
Honey Pot is a line of various feminine care and sexual wellness products all created from natural ingredients. The ingredients are all organic, hypoallergenic, cruelty free, biodegradable and gynaecologist approved.
Despite not having a business degree and still working her full time job, Beatrice was able to grow her business from a $21,000 loan from her co-founders and money she got from fundraising, to an estimated $20 million dollars.
"I think we’ve been conditioned to see success as something that is unattainable so that’s why it’s easier to see a celebrity’s success as a win. I’m here to illuminate the reality that we all can reach ridiculous and individualized versions of success if we have a vibrational shift to lift each other up rather than put each other down over unfounded statements and operate for personal gain." Beatrice told Forbes during a discussion about black entrepreneurs.
Everyone can be successful. Remember if she can do it, you can too! 💖
Canva, Melanie Perkins
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