Last week we brought you four of our Women Supporting Women’s Evening Event vendors that will be a part of our first female founded marketplace on November 8th at The Riveter.
This week we’re bringing you not one but two additional parts of our female founded marketplace group of Boss Women that are paving their way through entrepreneurship one marketplace at a time. These women dive into the mission and concept behind their brand, what it’s like being an entrepreneur, and how they manage to thrive and stay afloat in their industries.
Check them out below and make sure you connect with them on all socials! #bosswomen
PWR WMN
Tell us the name of your brand and when it was founded?
“PWR WMN was founded August 2018”
How did you get the idea/concept for your brand?
“We got the idea from constantly needing functional business clothes that actually felt like us. Working in a male-dominated field was a constant reminder of how subpar our clothes were compared to men’s clothing. Men’s blazers had real, usable pockets and beautiful lining while ours were just cheap imitations of theirs. We got fed up of feeling ill-prepared for any situation because of our lack of pockets and of looking like a female version of what businessmen look like. We wanted to feel and look feminine, strong, and still have functional pockets! So we started designing our own clothes and our friends LOVED them. The looks on their faces when they tried on our samples was all the validation we needed. It’s amazing how confident the right outfit makes you feel and the effect that has on your presence.”
What is the mission of your brand?
“Our mission is to empower women by giving them the clothes they need to be prepared and feel powerful. Our dream is to clothe women in confidence––confidence in their femininity, confidence in their appearance, confidence from knowing they’re prepared for whatever the day may bring. We want to be a part of women’s success and empowerment by listening to their needs and responding by designing clothes that reflect their strength and fulfill those needs. We are two women who work hard and dream even harder, so to be surrounded by other women like this is truly awe-inspiring. We DESERVE to have the right clothes and that’s why we started PWR WMN.”
What services and/or products does your brand offer?
“We make beautiful blazers with real, functional pockets. Our blazers are for the modern woman who is always ready to hand out her business card and talk about her goals. We also offer trendy pants (also with functional pockets!), skirts, shirts, and dresses that complement each other. Our blazers and business clothes are all available in one store so that women don’t have to waste their time visiting five different stores all to only get one outfit.”
If you could give advice to a new entrepreneur, what would it be?
“Just start! Don’t let your fears get in the way of your future success––we’ve all heard of “paralysis by analysis!” We entered entrepreneurship with absolutely no knowledge about what it took or what we needed to start a business. We remember actually googling “How to start an online store” and we just poured over each and every blog and article. There are a lot of resources out there and the key is to just start asking questions and learning!”
What’s one thing many people may not know about you or your brand?
“We both live in different cities! Kimberly has a 2-month-old baby and Miriam works full time. It has been incredibly hard but it has been 100% worth it! PWR WMN is something that we are very passionate about and we will continue working hard and making sacrifices to make it work!”
What are three words you would use to describe your brand?
“Empowering. Feminine. Modern.”
Where can people find/follow your brand?
Facebook: PWR WMN
Instagram: @PWR_WMN
LinkedIn: PWR WMN
Website: www.PWRWMN.shop
Luxurious Lifestyle Planners
Tell us the name of your brand and when it was founded?
“The name of our business is the Luxurious Lifestyle Planner and we were founded in 2017.”
How did you get the idea/concept for your brand?
“I’m a credit expert and finance coach who just so happen to love planners, cute pens, and stickers. Trying to become more financially responsible can be boring and frustrating which can cause many to just give up, I know because I was one of those people. When I first began to take action on my money crisis, I was so unorganized and I had a hard time finding planners/agendas that could help with my transition to a new life of financial responsibly. The first planner I created was for my own personal use. I also found that there were women out there who like me, truly had good intentions when wanting to get their finances in order, they just didn’t know where to start and how to remain organized. I created the Luxurious Lifestyle Planner for women who wants to create, plan, and live the financially stabled lifestyle they’ve always dreamed of.”
What is the mission of your brand?
“Our mission is to create fun, proactive stationery products that helps millennial women become financially savvy, proactive, organized, and self-accountable while planning and executing their finance goals.”
What services and/or products does your brand offer?
“We offer planners that cater to money management and financial awareness. We also offer other stationary products such as stickers, pens, and money envelopes. In addition, we host financial and credit literacy classes, planner parties, and courses to bring like-minded women who are planning for the luxurious life together.”
If you could give advice to a new entrepreneur, what would it be?
“Just start! It will never be perfect. Trust your gut! Use fear as fuel!”
What’s one thing many people may not know about your or your brand?
“One thing that many people may not know about the Luxurious Lifestyle Planner is that it almost didn’t happen. Although I thought it was a great idea, I didn’t believe women would grasp the concept of a financial and credit proactive
What are three words you would use to describe your brand?
“Luxurious. Proactive. Fun.”
Where can people find/follow your brand?
Instagram: @LuxuriousLifestylePlanner
Facebook: Luxurious Lifestyle Planner
Healthway Education Systems
Tell us the name of your brand and when it was founded?
“Healthway Education Systems – Founded 2016”
How did you get the idea/concept for your brand?
“I began exploring the cannabis/medical marijuana industry in 2014 after becoming my mother’s primary caregiver. After immersing in this market in its infancy, what I discovered was the lack of responsible engagement of healthcare and patients who would make a robust market.”
What is the mission of your brand?
“Healthway Education Systems is an accredited continuing education program designed specifically to deliver state of the art medical cannabis (hemp) education to medical/healthcare, state and local government agencies and cannabis industry professionals and patients alike. Healthway’s platform is a comprehensive, scaled education and training model that delivers quality, world-class curriculum, by world-class educators on cannabinoid therapy.”
What services and/or products does your brand offer?
“Education on healthcare and patients outcomes for cannabis/hemp therapy Trauma and harm reduction counseling with cannabinoid therapy Full instructed courses live or in-person for CE/CME credits in cannabinoid therapy Sales and product development training.”
If you could give advice to a new entrepreneur, what would it be?
“Do Not Quit. Yes, it is hard, often lonely and many tireless days. You are your competition and do not quit on yourself, others are watching and waiting for you to Win.”
What’s one thing many people may not know about you or your brand?
“That it began by simply wanting to have a discussion with my mother’s physicians about exhausting all options for her care, in a culture and region of the country that speaking about cannabis/hemp use was shunned. What was the healthiest way to have the conversation – healthway was born.”
What are three words you would use to describe your brand?
“Innovative, Committed, Relevant.”
Where can people find/follow your brand?
LinkedIn: Andrea Sallis
Facebook: Healthway Education
Creteation
Tell us the name of your brand and when it was founded?
“CRETEATION – 2016”
How did you get the idea/concept for your brand?
“One night while I was browsing the internet trying to find inspiration I came across a DIY website and after watching a lot of videos the idea popped into my head to make jewelry from concrete, Everyone thought I was crazy but I have always felt like concrete found me and not the other way around.”
What is the mission of your brand?
“To eventually open a store that will stock and showcase fellow makers and artist. My mission is to show the world that this medium may have a reputation for being cold and heavy and I want to show people that it can be light, beautiful and wearable.”
What services and/or products does your brand offer?
“We make homewares that include everything from toothbrush holders, soap holders to cement knobs. On the jewelry side I design studs, necklaces, rings and bracelets all from cement and hypoallergenic metals. I have recently started experimenting with leather and fabrics and learning how to incorporate those materials into my designs.”
If you could give advice to a new entrepreneur, what would it be?
“You will have to go through it, you will want to quit and you will doubt yourself and that is okay you have to be present in those feelings to learn and grow but once those feelings pass, get back up and start again. You cannot get better if you quit.”
What’s one thing many people may not know about your or your brand?
“We are working towards making all packaging, business cards and packing materials more sustainable, biodegradable and made from recycled materials including handmade paper. We would like to have less of impact on landfill waste with our products.”
What are three words you would use to describe your brand?
“Obsessive, Creative, Unconventional.”
Where can people find/follow your brand?
Instagram: @creteation
Facebook: Creteation
Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/creteation
Sawyer Career Empowerment
Tell us the name of your brand and when it was founded?
“Sawyer Career Empowerment founded in March 2017”
How did you get the idea/concept for your brand?
“I spent 20 years in recruiting and staffing and realized that my true passion was helping people define and communicate their brand in order to advance their career and find great jobs.”
What is the mission of your brand?
“To empower job seekers by helping them define their personal brand, communicate it across multiple channels, and feel confident talking about their own success.”
What services and/or products does your brand offer?
“Personal Branding (resumes, bios, LinkedIn profiles, cover letters, etc.) Job search coaching.”
If you could give advice to a new entrepreneur, what would it be?
“It’s important to have very specific goals, but you have to be adaptable and open to how success manifests itself. It may not always come to you in the form you are anticipating.”
What’s one thing many people may not know about you or your brand?
“Although I am based in Dallas and have specialties in the marketing and advertising space, I successfully work with many clients across the country and in numerous industries. I am also a volunteer career coach, resume writer, and content curator to support women at risk.”
What are three words you would use to describe your brand?
“Supportive, Brand-Focused, Results-Oriented.”
Where can people find/follow your brand?
LinkedIn: Melissa Sawyer Career Coach
