Female Entrepreneurs Quotes

Much to the confusion of small-minded people, confidence does not equate arrogance.

Do your best in the day, for the day, and then work on tomorrow when it comes. Show yourself grace and laugh at yourself.

We each have a unique path to walk in this life, and there is a reason that yours is unfolding the way that it is. Embrace your journey and look for the lessons. Believe in divine timing and know that what’s for you will not pass you.

Wisdom is meant to be shared, so let’s start sharing what we’ve learned to make each other better. Let’s start building each other up. Let’s live up to our potential and start ruling the world.

Customer service has everything to do with consistency, systems, training, and the habits you and your team create.

Creating a company culture is the first operational step in becoming a bold, brave fempreneur. It creates certainty, a road map and stability.

Before you can decide on your brand fonts, colors or imagery, let alone your messaging, you need to know who you're trying to attract first.

Exceptional customer service proactively manages your brand and reactively can turn upset customers into raving fans based on how you handled their complaint.

You know a woman is strong, beautiful, and secure by the way she empowers and inspires others.

Her emergence tapped into the public’s hunger to see a female entrepreneur break through in a technology world dominated by men. Women like Yahoo’s Marissa Mayer and Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg had achieved a measure of renown in Silicon Valley, but they hadn’t created their own companies from scratch. In Elizabeth Holmes, the Valley had its first female billionaire tech founder.

It’s all about persevering and letting your passion drive you. When you have passion, you cannot fail. The world simply cannot reject anyone or anything that comes from a place of passion. Stay focused on what you love, keep going, and trust that those who are meant to get your message will.

Some women think being arrogant, selfish, bitter and looking down on others are qualities of being an Independent, strong, powerful and successful business women. No matter how high you are in life. Never look down on others and never forget humanity.

Understanding who isn’t your ideal customer sometimes helps you better clarify who is.

Can you remember who you were, before the world told you who you should be?” – Danielle LaPorte

Never wish for it more than you work for it.

You must envision your world through the eyes of positivity and possibility. The moment you do that, you open up a world of endless abundance.

The difference between successful people and others is how long they spend time feeling sorry for themselves.” – Barbara Corcoran

There is absolutely no shame in having desires, and the sooner you own them, the sooner they will flow to you.

It all feels rather catch-22ish. In a field where women are at a disadvantage specifically because they are women (and therefore can’t hope to fit a stereotypically male ‘pattern’), data will be particularly crucial for female entrepreneurs. And yet it’s the female entrepreneurs who are less likely to have it, because they are more likely to be trying to make products for women. For whom we lack data.

A well-dressed, self-assured business executive steps into a quiet corner of the conference room, crowded with people. Everyone there is aware of her presence. She's dark-haired, petite, and alluring. She is quick to smile, and when she does, her whole face lights up. Her enthusiasm is infectious. Young men and women nod as they pass by, briefly breaking off their conversations with colleagues. The executive looks down at her compact electronic device and quickly texts: "Smile. Talk into the mic. Good luck.

There are absolutely no limits on what you can achieve. Your possibilities are truly endless, and you have the power to create the life and business of your dreams. You must find the place inside of you where everything is possible.

Your mission statement, vision statement, core values, and service standards provide a clear focus for all while keeping your team humble and hungry. It creates that family environment in which your employees enjoy coming to work and dealing with the challenges they face each day.

Black female entrepreneurs don’t make excuses, we find solutions. We’re leaders, resourceful, ambitious, hardworking, and creative. We’re powerful, unstoppable, confident, smart, and fearless. We’re Exquisite Black Queens that represent Black Excellence… We are success! There’s no denying it… Black female entrepreneurs are resilient and we rock!

Love, compassion, care, listening, communicating—these aren’t secondary skills. They’re of primary importance.

Leadership is not about command and control: that’s for the army.

Reputation is everything when it comes to building a digital brand

Just do you. The right people and opportunities will be drawn to that.

Sorry, Sister. You're not “normal.” You're exceptional. You're a Bombshell. If this was easy, everyone would be a successful business owner.

My greatest joy is in helping others be their best.

Who cares what insecure people think who are insanely jealous that you are OK with yourself?

With a strong personal brand, you become the only option in the eyes of your ideal customer.

Don’t be bothered with what you think other people expect of you when it comes to your raw talent.

When you have a strong company culture it will shine through your brand and you can authentically say, “This is what our brand is about.

Your mission statement outlines why your company exists. It doesn’t have to be all fancy-pants, just a clear statement of what you do.

A plan is not putting you in a box and forcing you to stay there. A plan is a guide to keep you on course, efficient, and safe.

The thing is, If you try to market to everyone, then you successfully market to no one.

To set yourself up for success, you need to be real about what you can commit to consistently.

Cheaper does not always equal better.

Even if you delegate that responsibility, ultimately you are the one responsible for how your brand is portrayed.

Never take lightly that becoming an employer puts another person’s ability to provide for their life in your hands.

Train your new employee properly. Sounds so obvious, and yet it often doesn’t happen.

When you feel copied, remember that people can only go where you have already been, they have no idea where you are going next.” – Liz Lange Let

When you’re scared of something, whatever it is, you have to go at it head on. You create your own destiny.

you will evolve. Not everyone will get it. Evolve anyway. When

they don't serve champagne at pity parties

Dr. Seuss so eloquently put it, “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.

Your ideal customer should be attracted to the brand that rests on the fabulous culture you created, but they don’t have to share your personal interests or have the same lifestyle you do.

Plan B” is nonsense. Successful people come up with plans A, B, C, D . . . all the way to Z. That’s how life works. If you’re not constantly looking for and testing solutions, that’s probably why you’re on the hamster wheel that you’re on right now.

The bottom line is that no matter what you’ve experienced in life, no matter what kind of trauma you’ve been through, no matter what bad decisions you’ve made, if you accept the realities of your situation, you can properly address them with a plan and with action.

Strong women are the architects of their destinies, the CEOs of their lives, and the superheroes of their own stories. They don't just break glass ceilings; they shatter them with style. Their sass is their superpower, and their laughter is their battle cry. From juggling responsibilities to sparkling kindness like glitter, they do it all with flair and finesse. So, here's to the strong women; you make the world a better place!

When I say we, I'm referring to society: copywriters, companies, and overall general opinion; I am in no way taking personal responsibility. We/they market to women like they are giant toddlers. This endless, pejorative, female-targeted infantilization of the English language when it's directed toward women: "Mama Bear needs her beauty rest!" "Rockstar gal gets her glam on!" "Work it, she-entrepreneur!" "Be a diva-licious ass-kicker in stilettos! The biggest, badass, boss-babe in herstory! The fiercest, she-matologist working in the blood lab!" This pervasive rhetoric is basically watered down, digestible empowerment designed to get a woman's money. It's the advertising equivalent of a "Live Laugh Love" sign.

Liminal space is the norm on the path of a spiritual entrepreneur because the nature of doing something tangible in the world, while maintaining a spiritual focus, requires constant transformation.

External failure has no real correlation to spiritual failure. For a spiritual entrepreneur, external failure is often essential for spiritual success.

Understanding who we are, how God created us, how we grow, and how we give those gifts back to others is core work of the spiritual entrepreneur.

The collective action of spiritual entrepreneurs and their allies can contribute to creating a world that feels like heaven on earth.

Being an entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart, but it’s satisfying as hell.

Transparency is always necessary, even when it may cost you everything you’ve built.

Integrity is critical. Do whatever you can to build and preserve your integrity, and surround yourself with people who require it.

Confidence matters. Figure out what makes you extraordinary and capitalize on it.

Ask directly for help. You want to achieve things, and your mentors can only help if they know you need it.

It was like a shot in the arm of purpose and passion, a timely reminder of our mission and the value we could bring to the world.

Leadership manifests itself at different times in different ways. And as a leader you need to figure out what role you need to play in each situation.

We all make mistakes, and life throws us all curveballs. The critical thing is how we deal with them.

Bend don’t break. Being soft is powerful. You don’t need to be “tough” to be an effective leader.

If there’s one thing you can do to demonstrate, in action, that you’re serious about your start-up, it’s this: quit your day job.

Charlatans are like poisonous mosquitoes dressed as butterflies.

Ambiguity is the enemy. Set clear expectations of whatever deal or relationship you are entering into.

When leaders become isolated, they stop getting critical feedback.

Be resilient. You will have major setbacks. Know they are coming and don’t let them stop you.

Those with integrity acknowledge their missteps and grow from them.

Recognizing and instilling a culture of dignity matters.

Helping people grow is the surest way to foster loyalty, engagement, and passion.

Inspiration is key. Allow people to have fun, encourage enjoyment, and require growth.

It’s not just win or lose—the process is what matters.

Being flexible and, more important, empathetic, in business partnerships is essential.

Showing people who you are and being vulnerable is actually a strength.

The things that have helped me grow to be softer have actually made me more powerful.

Know your values. Being true to yourself is a critical part of being a leader.

nobody’s reality should affect your own.

Embrace your journey and look for the lessons. Believe in divine timing, and know that what is meant for you will not pass you.

VCs will argue that many female entrepreneurs are guilty of underselling themselves. Investors have told me that women often focus on pitching their skills, data, and metrics rather than selling a big vision, something men are more comfortable doing. That vision may be grandiose and nearly impossible to achieve, but it sure sounds good. Investors want to fund outsize successes, and telling a good story is critical. That’s why you will often hear investors say they fund people instead of ideas.

It is hard. I would have quit many times if I didn’t have that fire in my soul and love for what I do.

My passion gets me through hard days, long days, stressful days, and times when I want to quit.

When it comes to haters, grace wins.

Once you’re public, you need a thick skin and a short memory. Even Mother Theresa had haters.” – My Fabulous Mom

remember this word when dealing with these insecure and unhappy people, otherwise known as “haters”: grace.

And remember – just because something doesn’t work out one way does not mean it can’t work out another way. Take a deep breath, regroup, and keep moving forward. And when in doubt, channel Oprah or Marilyn. I’m happy to call myself a failure if I’m in their company.

It’s all about persevering and letting your passion drive you. When you have passion, you cannot fail. The world simply cannot reject anyone or anything that comes from a place of passion. Stay focused on what you love, keep going, and trust that those who are meant to get your message will.

You might never fail on the scale I did, but some failure in life is inevitable. It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all – in which case, you fail by default.

If you don’t risk anything, you risk even more.” – Erica Jong

Why has this formula worked? Because it is my own. It wouldn’t work if I were replicating another person’s idea. It works because it’s mine. Just like your formula will only work for you.

It works because it’s mine. Just like your formula will only work for you.

Create Things You Wish Existed

If you’re feeling lost, or wishing you had a mentor or a positive role model, know that you have everything within you to inspire yourself. Dig deep within your soul and call upon your strengths to push you forward. Look back to situations where you overcame, and use those moments to prove to yourself that you can do anything and be anyone you want to be.

Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.” – Nora Ephron

Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.

You have to stop comparing yourself to everyone else. You’ve got to stop being who you think you should be, and start being who you truly are.

Getting into a mindset where you can truly trust your own brilliance is paramount. Trusting your own brilliance means believing in your own voice, in your own story, in the power of your words, in your instincts, and in your passion. There is a reason why you do what you do. Something led you to do the work you do. Something inspired you that is authentic to you. And when you tap into that, you give your clients and your audience something they’ve never had before, and something they’ll never get again from anyone else. You give them yourself.

This symbol embodies all that I am and the woman I have become. It is not where you have been, it is where you are going. To inspire and empower yourself, and above all to love who you are, as you are in control of your own destiny. She is a warrior, she is a goddess, she is love…Fall in love with your life.

Love Conquers Hate.” This is something I firmly believe in; love can cure almost anything.