The business world is fast-paced and exciting, and in the last few years, women have taken the industry (multiple industries) by storm. If you are looking for some businesswomen to use for inspiration or are just fascinated with women in business, here are plenty!
Lynda Resnick
Worth a huge 5 billion USD, Lynda is a successful philanthropist and entrepreneur. Alongside her husband, she founded a holding company you might recognize as The Wonderful Company.
They have worked with hundreds of global brands like Teleflora Company, Fiji water, POM Wonderful, and more.
Her annual revenue in 2021 was around 4 billion USD.
Sophia Amoruso
Sophia cataloged her rise to global fame and fortune in her book, and it went on to be a Netflix series too. It hasn’t always been smooth sailing for Amoruso, although her net worth now stands at about 25 million. The brand Nasty Gal rose to dizzy heights through her early eBay efforts – eventually selling out of everything in one day upon her website launch.
She now runs Girlboss Media, and you can read more about her work ethic and tenacity in her book Girlboss.
Belinda Stronach
Awards as the 2nd Most Powerful Women in International Business, and a Builder and Titan. Belinda Stronach has a fierce track record in the business world. She sharpened her leadership skills at Magna International and went on to be CEO.
She is the current CEO of the Stronach Group and owns the prestigious Preakness.
Under her leadership, companies have reached record sales and doubled in value, and she has put that prowess into all of her ventures.
Debbie Fields
Debbie Field founded Mrs. Fields Bakeries and is one of the largest producers of fresh cookies all over the USA. What is incredible about Debbie is that even though the baked goods industry is packed with options, and each country has its own, she expanded into 11 different countries.
Debbie now has 650 bakeries in the US and 80 in other countries.
Sara Blakely
If you have ever pulled on some shaping underwear, then the chances are you have heard of SPANX. Sara is the founder of Spanx, which is now a multi-million dollar company. When Spax started, she didn’t have access to the funds she has now and is one of the true examples of female entrepreneurship. What is incredible about Spanx is that multiple investors rejected it.
Sara now has a net worth of 1 billion dollars and is a very successful company.
Cher Wang
HTC is one of the world’s leading tech companies and was founded by Cher in 1997. She also co-founded VIa in 1987. A visionary when it comes to technology that will change the world. Cher now has a net worth of 1.6 billion dollars and has been on the billionaire’s list in media outlets like Forbes for many years.
HTC has gone on to be one of the top competing tech companies.
Are you still toying with a business idea? In that case, these inspirational women should be enough to get that motivation, and here are some more tips to get you started: 5 Practical Steps to Start Your Dream Business From Home – Inspiring Momma.
