Self Made
Have you ever wondered how to turn your dreams of owning your own business into a reality? We can help. Each week, as part of our Self Made series, we showcase female entrepreneurs—as well as their quality, handmade goods—and share their best advice related to starting, maintaining, and growing your own business.
Melissa Butler, CEO of The Lip Bar, Is Paving the Way for a More Inclusive Beauty Industry
Fawn Weaver's Premium Whiskey Brand Honors the Legacy of Uncle Nearest, the Enslaved Man Who Pioneered Tennessee Whiskey
Asia Carreathers Co-Launched This Sustainable Agriculture Brand to Make Growing Your Own Food Safer and Easier
Nya Jones' Journal Brand Will Help You Express Yourself—and Boost Your Mental Health
Sonya Vega, the Founder and CEO of Doña Vega, Wants to Share Her Modern Take on Mezcal With the World
Sunny&Ted Founder Jasmine Williams Is Spreading Holiday Cheer With Her Diverse Line of Home Décor
Mallory Solomon's Textile Brand, Salam Hello, Honors Amazigh Female Artisans and Weaving Traditions
Sommelier Zwann Grays Is Changing the Wine Landscape With Her Custom Glasses and Guided Tastings
Chef Yadira Garcia of Loisa Is Amplifying Her Ancestors' Legacy Through Food Activism and Education
Rachel James' Nail Care Brand, Pear Nova, Offers Polishes That Complement All Skin Tones
Disha Gulati Created an Online Food Marketplace to Support Local Culinary Talent and Amplify Their Stories
Lesley Thornton's Botanical Brand, Klur, Is All About Treating Skin Holistically
Designer Brook Perdigon's Signature Textiles Bring Artistry Inside Your Home
LIKHÂ Founder Nathalie Lim Lifts Up Filipino Artisans Through Her Home Goods Business
Celeste Lee and Lorrie King—the Founders of Caire Beauty—Want to Help Women in Midlife Achieve Healthy Skin
Our Place Is a Cookware Destination for Modern, Multicultural Culinarians
A Quality-Over-Quantity Business Model Defines Eunice Byun's Kitchenware Brand, Material
Sustainability and Self-Care Are One and the Same for Sabrina Rowe's Beauty Brand
Nicole Kearney Is Making the Wine Industry More Inclusive With Her Artisanal, Vegan Line
For Katherine Hayes, Designing Ethically Made Jewelry Is a Dream Career Come True
Sandra Velasquez, the CEO and Founder of Nopalera, Creates Body Care as a Celebration of Her Latina Culture
Amy Truong and Lani Gobaleza of PARU Make Custom, Culturally Inspired Tea Blends to Taste and Take In
Beauty Brand Founder Shirley Menard Launched an Entire Collection of Body Creams to Soothe Sensitive Skin
The Founders of Frankly Apparel Created a Chic, Braless Clothing Line Designed for All Cup Sizes
Hopie Stockman's Textiles Are an Ode to Block Printing and Weaving Techniques Dating Back Centuries
Huong Wolf's Handmade Greeting Cards Double as Cherished Works of Art
Designer Suzie Kondi Makes Martha's Favorite Tracksuits—Here's How She Broke Into the Loungewear Space
Beauty Entrepreneur Tami Blake Started a Skin Care Line to Bring Locally Grown Botanicals to Women Everywhere
Bread Beauty Supply's Maeva Heim Makes Essentials for Women with Textured Hair
Trina Chan, the Co-Founder and CEO of No. 8, Is on a Mission to Boost Brain Health Around the World
Trade Street Jam Co.'s Ashley Rouse Creates Jams That Will Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth (Without Lots of Sugar)
Beverly Malbranche of Caribbrew Honors Her Homeland of Haiti Through Her Coffee Brand
Sharita M. Humphrey's Strategy for Helping Clients Reach Financial Goals Includes Lessons in Faith and Family
Deb Rock Says Her 3-Ingredient Sonoma Hot Sauce Is the Perfect "Last Dab" to Any Meal
Phoebe Kunitomi, the CEO and Founder of okko, Makes Bodywear with Minimalism in Mind
Suann Song's Paper Brand, Appointed, Inks Sustainability and Purpose Into Every Purchase
Brenna Gilbert, the CEO of Festive & Co., Created a One-Stop Shop to Help Modern-Day Hosts Prepare Parties
Brother Vellies' Founder Aurora James Just Launched "Something Special" to Support Artisans in the Home Space
Stephanie Summerson Hall, the Founder of Estelle Colored Glass, Says to Set Every Table Like It's a "Sacred Sunday"
Heide Hendricks of Hendricks Churchill Draws Interior Design Inspiration from the Vintage Bohemian Art Scene
Hana Getachew, the Founder of Bolé Road Textiles, Weaves Her Ethiopian Heritage Into Her Custom Fabrics
Isobel Schofield of Bryr Studio Wants Her Customers to Feel Confident When Wearing Her Handmade Clogs
Activist and Influencer Diipa Büller-Khosla's Skin Care Brand, Indē Wild, Is an Ode to Desi Women
15 Black-Owned Home and Textile Businesses to Support Now and Always
Rebecca Gardner of Houses & Parties Wants to Make All of Your Occasions Memorable
The Founders of Hidden Gem NY, a Home Goods Boutique, Are Bringing the Beauty of Antigua to the Hamptons
Julie O'Rourke of Rudy Jude Keeps Sustainability at the Core of Her Plant-Dyed Clothing Brand
Val Fishbain's Nut Butter Brand Name, Spread the Love Foods, Perfectly Conveys Her Perspective on Giving Back
Erin Wilkins, Founder of Herb Folk, Shares How Her Heritage and Drive to Help Others Fuels Her Small Business
Beauty Entrepreneur Courtney Adeleye's Latest Venture Will Jumpstart Your Morning
Meet Five Women Who Founded Their Own Businesses After They Turned 50
Shelby Wild Has Bottled the Secret to Natural, Beach Waves with Simple Hair Care
Caitlin Gooch Is Promoting Youth Literacy by Encouraging Kids to Read to Horses
This Women-Owned Business Is Launching a Capsule Collection Made with Beautiful, Naturally Dyed Colors
Debbie Wei Mullin Has Brewed the Perfect Cup of Vietnamese Coffee, and She Wants You to Taste It
Jasmin Foster Is Redefining Representation Through Stationery
How to Find a Workplace Mentor That Will Help You Achieve Your Career Goals
What It Means to Be the Face of Your Business
Lisa Li Wants You to Sip and Savor the Healing Benefits of Flower Tea
Hawaiian Quilting: Meet the Women Keeping This Centuries-Old Craft Alive
Why You Should Start Licensing Your Art—Plus, How to Get Started
Meet New York City's Buzziest Baker, Umber Ahmad of Mah-Ze-Dahr
Minali Chatani Wants Your Dog to Have a Healthier, Happier Lifestyle—And Her Products Make It Happen