Without any experience with DIY or construction, Saskia van Leeuwen converted a double-decker bus into a mobile hostel with her sister and best friend. The trio successfully created ‘La Karavana’, a “thriving” hostel business to merge their passions for entrepreneurship, adventure and travelling. Having never worked alongside her twin sister, van Leeuwen said she “had … Read more
“All I had was five dollars to my name, said Mignon Francois, the founder of the Cupcake Collection. Based in Nashville, US, Francois launched her business in 2008 in the “midst of an economic downturn.” “I had heard the man on the radio say that you could get out of debt by having a bake … Read more
Victoria Redbard is a self-described “witch” and “entrepreneur” who has worked as a spiritual entrepreneur for over a decade. Redbard, born in the UK, has been named Australia’s leading sexologist. While her red hair fits the fiery and mystical narrative, Redbard has worked in various roles and is renowned for her skills as a counsellor, … Read more
In January 2016, personal finance website “The Billfold” introduced the world to the “f*ck off fund.” The piece, written by Paulette Perhach, encouraged young women to prioritise their financial security. Early savings would allow women to maintain their independence in the case of harassment or abuse in the workplace, the piece advised. Since the piece … Read more
Without a degree in business, Amelia Hitchcock-Merritt built jewellery brand Bijoux De Mimi from her bedroom during the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK. At just 18 years old, after being inspired by a trip to Paris in 2020, Hitchcock-Merritt told Hello!: “I launched Bijoux when I was 18, with £400 of my own savings from … Read more
During the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the hands-on industry saw a massive increase in women emerging into auto repair shops, jumping from 4,000 female employees to 19,000 between 2020 and 2022. Despite the recent incline, the US Bureau Of Labour Statistics notes that the mechanic’s sector remains dominated by male employees. The latest statistics, published last … Read more
Jinyen recalled a pivotal moment when one of their first customers came to their house to thank them. “He said he wanted to replicate a dish for his family but no one knew how to make red rice wine anymore. He also said our red rice wine reminded him of his grandmother,” said Jinyen. “My … Read more
Tian consciously designed the playground to be a “more protective environment”. Besides protecting kids from the sun and rain, she also trained Kiztopia staff to be more attentive to kids, and look out for their physical and mental well-being, ensuring that there was no fighting and bullying, she said. The playground is also designed to … Read more
For Christmas this year, she designed cute penguins wearing scarves, snowmen, reindeer and a jolly Santa. Her busiest season is December, when her Christmas orders are packed from November till the end of the year. Seah’s occasion boxes run from sweet birth announcements to raunchy bachelorette parties. These “very naughty boxes” of chocoberries are decorated … Read more
A psychologist has warned female business leaders that being a people pleaser can lead to physical health issues. As an oppressed group in society, women often feel forced into conforming to gender norms and stereotypes. For most women in business, becoming a leader requires patience and persistence. Being maternal and empathetic often leads to women … Read more
