Prowess Journal

Prowess

SINCE 2002 · WOMEN IN BUSINESS

StartUp Story: Taking that leap of faith

When she couldn’t find the perfect beach bag, Sally Hurst designed her own. The minimum order for manufacture was 6,000. She took the leap and hasn’t looked back.

The Wardrobe Angel: The best mistake I ever made

“What I thought was the worst mistake of my life turned out to be the best.” Being forced to edit her life and wardrobe, gave Stephanie Roper the inspiration for a business that brings all her skills and passions together.

No limits for top female entrepreneurs

Female entrepreneurs who’ve made their million in business have turned the tables on the gender pay gap, says new research from Barclays. What can we learn from their success?