Empowering Dutch Female Entrepreneurs: Ayanna Colden’s Transformative Exploration of the LA Market.
Introduction My name is Ayanna Colden, and I am the CEO and Co-founder of Aroma, a 100% natural skincare line. Our mission at Aroma is to ensure that every woman feels so radiant and confident that skincare becomes her new make-up. Aroma is a mother-daughter venture inspired by my mother, the DIY queen, who always […]
Meet Madelief Beije: Founder of MEOMARI, the Company Redefining Ultra-Luxury for Dogs
Hello Madelief! We’re thrilled to be chatting with you today at FEM-START. Could you share what sparked your entrepreneurial journey and the motivation behind launching MEOMARI & MEO MATE ? My entrepreneurial journey is a collaborative adventure that I share with my brother. He is an early investor in cryptocurrencies, and in 2017, he invited […]
Meet Ery Sanchez: Founder of La Sanchez, the Company Empowering Authenticity and Style Through Every Challenge
Hello Ery! We’re thrilled to be chatting with you today at FEM-START. Could you share what sparked your entrepreneurial journey and the motivation behind launching La Sanchez? I feel very blessed with all the life experiences I have been through. I owned and managed a construction company in my home country (Mexico) for over 10+ […]
Meet Chesley Verbond: Founder of ItsyCycle, the Company Turning Struggles into Purpose
Hello Chesley! We’re thrilled to be chatting with you today at FEM-START. Could you share what sparked your entrepreneurial journey and the motivation behind launching ItsyCycle? My own experiences as the child of young parents led to challenges in their parenting. I witnessed my parents’ struggles and realized that I wanted to do things differently […]
Meet Marleen Creton, Founder of Bijlmerbox, the Company Empowering Local Businesses Through Connection and Purpose
Hello Marleen! We’re excited to be chatting with you today at FEM-START. Could you share what sparked your entrepreneurial journey and the motivation behind launching Bijlmerbox? I started a handmade jewelry business around 2006 and sold my designs at different markets/fairs for years. That’s how I met a lot of small business owners and learned […]
Meet Senna el Mourabit, Founder of MONO Mocktails, the Company That’s Redefining Alcohol-Free Experiences
Hello Senna! We’re thrilled to be chatting with you today at FEM-START. Could you share what sparked your entrepreneurial journey and the motivation behind launching MONO Mocktails? My sister and I started our business with a shared passion and vision. We wanted to create a product that was not only delicious and surprising but also […]
Meet Abigail Mensah, Founder of Abym.Stylez: The Company Empowering Women Through Expert Hair Care and Innovative Wig Solutions
Hello Abigail! We’re thrilled to be chatting with you today at FEM-START. Could you share what sparked your entrepreneurial journey and the motivation behind launching Abym.Stylez? When I was 17 years old, I attended a masterclass about reinventing yourself and starting your own venture. I’ve always been fascinated with hair, especially Black hair, and deep […]
Balancing business and well-being
We recently hosted an inspiring Mastermind session with Mascha Mooy, the visionary founder of Bye Bye Burnout. Known for her no-nonsense approach and deep expertise in mental health, Mascha tackled the mental issues at their core. We delved into essential strategies for maintaining mental health on the female entrepreneurial journey. This session was packed with […]
Meet Amber Stam, Co-founder of Jungle the Bungle, the Company That’s Equalizing Language Learning Opportunities for Children Everywhere
Hello Amber! We’re thrilled to be chatting with you today at FEM-START. Could you share what sparked your entrepreneurial journey and the motivation behind becoming the co-founder of Jungle the Bungle? From a young age, I have been an idealist. I have always felt that the world is unfairly divided. Not everyone gets the same […]
Meet Maroussia Tyl, Founder of WOGO Amsterdam, the Company That Revolutionized City Exploration with Self-Guided Cocktail Walks
Hello Maroussia! We’re thrilled to be chatting with you today at FEM-START. Could you share what sparked your entrepreneurial journey and the motivation behind launching WOGO Amsterdam B.V.? It was clear to me that once I started attending university, I wanted to become an entrepreneur. The challenges of starting a business seemed daunting, yet exciting […]
