WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Kendall Feighan left the FBI to open Just Chippy's in White Plains, a popular cookie shop serving delicious, clean-ingredient cookies with a touch of purple charm at 931 North Broadway.

A South Florida bakery's $3,000 cinnamon roll order went viral after the courier was detained by U.S. Border Patrol, revealing an unexpected immigration case.

Robyn Yerian transformed her retirement savings into the Bird's Nest, a thriving all-women tiny-home community in Texas offering affordable living and a supportive sisterhood for retired women.

A University of Pennsylvania study finds female breadwinners face a higher risk of separation, especially with children, challenging assumptions about gender roles and highlighting work-family conflict.

Vivian Tu turned criticism into success, becoming a millionaire at 27 and founding Your Rich BFF. Learn about her journey from finance to TikTok, her bestselling books, and her advocacy.

Viktoriia Prisna's innovative financial strategies and management techniques have revolutionised restaurant operations, boosting revenue and efficiency. Her methods are now applied globally, and she's writing a book on systematic management.

Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie and other successful brands, transformed challenges into triumphs in the beauty industry. Learn from her entrepreneurial journey and innovative approach.

Gökçe Güven, founder and former chief executive officer of technology startup Kalder Inc., pleaded guilty on Tuesday to securities fraud.

Discover Hali Home Bakes, a French-Asian microbakery in San Francisco, where ex-McKinsey consultant Hali Mo crafts 400 artisanal pastries weekly, blending French techniques with Asian flavours.

Jenny Yue launched OHME! Foods with $5,000 (£3,740) in 2023. It cleared $100,000 at farmers' markets and is on track for $1M this fiscal year.

TikTok Live is redefining online shopping as creators turn viral broadcasts into six-figure sales, including one beauty founder now making $7.8 million annually.

Natalie Folino, a content creator, earned $1,824 from eight side hustles in 17 days, sharing her journey and challenges on YouTube. Digital products and coaching were her top earners.

Sahar Yona broke into the male-dominated locksmith industry in New York City with Locksmith Girl. Offering 24/7 residential and commercial services, she handles up to 60 jobs weekly.

Sabrina Lim left her banking career to become a baker, using AI to learn bread-making. Her journey highlights determination, innovation, and the power of technology in career transformation.

Dr. Stoyana Natseva was honoured at the UK Parliament for her international contributions to education, coaching, and personal development, marking a significant milestone in her career.

Renee Hastings transformed her side hustle into Executive Help Now, a thriving virtual assistance agency with a team of 30. Learn about their specialised services and business consulting expertise.

Kathryn Nicolai grew sleep podcast 'Nothing Much Happens' to 10M downloads with no ad spend. Her $40 membership now earns over $520,000 a year.

Christina Livada and her late mother turned a cherished family blanket into ChappyWrap, a brand that has now sold more than 500,000 blankets.

Kiani Savoy and Sonja Smith built The Merch Studio from a spare room, going years without pay before filling orders as big as 94,000 tote bags.

Domonique Brown turned her Instagram art into a thriving business, landing a Target deal and earning £21,000 monthly in passive income. Her journey from personal project to major retailer brand.

Victoria Ward, 51, defies age stereotypes with her thriving children's party business in Selby. Discover the rise of over-50s self-employment and how Dolled Up Pamper Party offers bookings up to £440.

Krista LeRay transformed her needlepoint hobby into the thriving Penny Linn shop. Her innovative inventory strategies led to $570,000 monthly growth and revolutionised the needlepoint market.

Shakeemah Smith, a former social worker turned solo travel entrepreneur, earned £1.19 million in 19 months with her 'Travel Like a Bawse' course, empowering women to travel safely and confidently.

Anne McGraw and her husband turn a Nashville garage into a lucrative luxury slumber-party business, earning up to $20,000 per month while balancing corporate careers.

Ivanka Trump says her fashion brand made $800 million a year. Public filings, expert estimates and her own disclosures suggest otherwise.

Kayla Itsines reclaims full ownership of Sweat, a fitness platform she sold for £316 million in 2021. Discover her journey from personal trainer to global entrepreneur and the challenges she faced.

Reese Witherspoon challenged Hollywood stigma with Hello Sunshine, a £710M media company championing female-led stories and redefining representation in film and television.

Kevin O'Leary's top 70% investment returns come from women-led companies. Explore insights on risk management, setting realistic goals, and successful ventures from Shark Tank's renowned investor.

Susan Toft built The Laundry Lady from a spare room side hustle into an $8.6 million laundry operation across three countries without franchising.