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15 Most Successful Female Entrepreneurs In The World - Top List by bukkiideas01: 12:34pm On Dec 28, 2020
The 15 Most Successful Female Entrepreneurs in the World
Men have been at the top of the leading board for years, dominating the world of business. But with the rise of influential women like Coco Chanel and Estée Lauder came the launch of a whole new era for businesswomen around the world.

Today, women are sitting side by side and establishing their businesses as household names in a variety of industries, including publishing, technology, fashion, broadcasting, and beauty.

Also Read: 100 QUOTES ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO SUCCESS

And to inspire you to do the same, we’ve listed the top 15 female entrepreneurs in the world today.

1. Sophia Amoruso
Company: Nasty Gal and Girlboss Media

Age: 34

Net worth: $280 million (£216.8 million) (2016)

Sophia Amoruso the CEO of Nasty Gal and Girlboss Media had her fair share of obstacles when building her empire but has since managed to pull through and build an inspiring brand for millennials.

In 2015, she stepped down as Nasty Gal’s CEO and watched the company file for bankruptcy, but this was just a setback and went on to develop her new venture, Girlboss, a site that’s dedicated to advising and empowering women on wellness, beauty, careers and more. She never gave up just because her first company failed. She is a woman of inspiration.

2. Huda KattanHuda Kattan
Company: Huda Beauty

Age: 35

Net worth: $550 million (£425.9 million) (2018)

Huda Kattan the CEO of Huda Beauty company started her beauty empire after she quit her finance gig in Dubai. Struggling to find great quality false eyelashes as a freelance makeup artist, the beauty mogul decided to start making her own synthetic and faux minx eyelashes.

After becoming the new ‘it’ product for Kim Kardashian, Huda Beauty lashes sold out within the first day, making makeup queen Kattan a person to look out for. A genius of the lashes world I will say. Think out of the box is a lesson you can learn from this young entrepreneur.

3. Tory Burch
Company: Tory Burch

Age: 52

Net worth: $800 million (£619.4 million) (2018)

After gaining work experience in some of the biggest fashion houses in the world, including Polo Ralph Lauren, Vera Wang, and Loewe, Tory Burch the CEO of the Tory Burch company decided to spread out her wings and build her own label.

In 2004, she launched her very own fashion brand, which has become a huge success with unique and on-trend designs.

With her rise to fame, Burch wanted to get involved in philanthropy and founded the Breast Cancer Research Foundation which supports women with cancer and provides awareness to young women about the disease. A truly generous woman of virtue.

4. Arianna Huffington
Company: Thrive Global

Age: 68

Net worth: $50 million (£38.7 million) (2018)

Arianna Huffington is the co-founder and former editor-in-chief of the successful news website HuffPost (previously the Huffington Post).

After creating a digital news outlet, Huffington set her sights on launching a series of books, including the most recent, The Sleep Revolution.



She also manages the wellness site Thrive Global and offers a six-week course to improve people’s overall wellbeing.

5. JK Rowling
Profession: Novelist, film producer, and screenwriter

Age: 53

Net worth: $1 billion (2020).

The British novelist JK Rowling faced her fair share of obstacles and rejection when she was trying to publish her first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

Once she managed to break through the publishing barriers, though, JK Rowling’s books became an instant hit seemingly overnight, turning the book series into films, merchandise, and even adventure parks.



Teaching all especially ladies to never stop dreaming and never stop hoping for the best. To be always optimistic about the future. One day you will make that hit too.

6. Vera Wang
Company: Vera Wang

Age: 69

Net worth: $630 million (£487.8 million) (2018)

Vera Wang the CEO of the company that bears her name was a late bloomer, compared to the rest of the ladies on this list. It wasn’t until she designed her own wedding dress at the age of 40 that she decided to start her own fashion label.

Luckily, Wang had all the right contacts having worked at Vogue magazine to make her brand a success. She has since expanded her company and now designs everything from jewelry to home and kitchen wear, as well as clothes, shoes, and accessories.

7. Martha Stewart
Company: Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia

Age: 77

Net worth: $300 million (£232.3 million) (2018)

Martha Stewart grew to stardom as a celebrity chef, publishing a number of cookbooks and writing columns for several magazines. In 1997, the businesswoman centralized all her ventures with the creation of her media company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia.

She has since delved into TV and radio, and she continues to focus on her cooking success.

Do people often say your place is in the kitchen? Don’t take it as an insult. Be like Martha- use that one thing people know you too well to make money. Develop that very thing you are extremely good at doing.

See the full list of the richest female entrepreneurs in the world in the original article here: [url] https://ideaslane.com/15-most-successful-female-entrepreneurs-in-the-world/[/url]
Re: 15 Most Successful Female Entrepreneurs In The World - Top List by dawnomike(m): 12:42pm On Dec 28, 2020
Interesting...
Re: 15 Most Successful Female Entrepreneurs In The World - Top List by Goldp5988(f): 12:47pm On Dec 28, 2020
Love to see my name there some day, so help me God.
Re: 15 Most Successful Female Entrepreneurs In The World - Top List by Fahdiga(m): 12:54pm On Dec 28, 2020
My wife's name will be there one day

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