7 Female Entrepreneurs Whose Stories Will Inspire You - Read and Share!

Eight female entrepreneurs whose stories will definitely inspire you. Do well to read and share

1. Jess Hatzis, Bree Johnson, and Erika Geraerts - Frank body

you know those naked coffee-covered selfies all over your instagram? you’ve got these women to thank for them. Jess Hatzis, bree Johnson, and Erika Geraerts co-founded frank body in 2013. what started out as a humble coffee scrub has grown into a full range of skincare products, promoted mostly through (unpaid) Instagram. they sell one body scrub every 40 seconds (that’s like two while you read this) and the business is expected to exceed $20 million in revenue this year. join their 660k+ Instagram followers @frank_bod.

2. Sarah and Emily Hamilton - Bellabox

Bellabox, a subscription-based beauty box, delivers samples of beauty products right to your door. it’s the brainchild of twin sisters Sarah and Emily Hamilton. based in Melbourne, bellabox employs 15 staff members, currently has over 40,000 members and has raised $7 million from investors. 

3. Kate Kendall - Cloudpeeps

Kate Kendall started out as a business journalist and editor, but now her investor-backed startup Cloudpeeps takes up most (ok, all) of her time. an online talent marketplace, Cloudpeeps helps businesses find and work with freelance marketing, content, and community professionals. Kendall was named one of the most influential Australian entrepreneurs on twitter, and if she weren’t CEO of Cloudpeeps, she’d be using it.

4. Nicole Eckels - Glasshouse Fragrances

According to co-founder and creative director Nicole Eckels, glasshouse fragrances was born in 2006 “out of necessity”. after buying a candle that didn’t have any scent (the worst) she noticed a gap in the market between high-end imported brands and cheap non-fragrance candles. when she started out she had no knowledge in candle-making, by that didn’t stop her building a $50 million business from it.

5. Lisa Messenger - Collective Hub

Founder and editor-in-chief of collective hub, Lisa messenger is queen of the “let’s just jump in” approach to business. she started her own marketing and book publishing company and in 2013 launched a print magazine. the collective magazine has defied trends in the declining print industry, and is currently sold in over 30 countries. did we mention she’s written 14 books too?

6. Simone Eyles - 365cups

Simone Eyles is proof that it doesn’t matter where you live; all you need is an idea and the drive to make it happen. hailing from the regional NSW town of Wagga Wagga, Eyles co-founded 365cups – an app that lets you order and pay for your coffee remotely, so it’s ready when you arrive at the café. a graphic designer by trade, Eyles had no prior experience running a business. But she didn’t let that – or geography – stop her.

7. Modi Song and Melissa lee - Joe Button

It’s not that Modi song and Melissa lee disliked their jobs. but while working in corporate finance together, they spotted an opportunity: bespoke tailored clothing for business professionals with an affordable price tag. that’s when they co-founded joe bu##ton. it started out as an online retailer, but they’ve since built a showroom in Sydney, and last year the business reported a turnover of over $1 million.