Five Influential Female Entrepreneurs Who Inspire Young Girls and Women

Bhawna Patkar
2 min readNov 4, 2021

Today’s inspirational and successful women entrepreneurs fearlessly pursue new frontiers, dispel sexist stereotypes of females, dismantle barriers that frustrate and discourage young girls and women, and inspire others with their courage and hope.

Here is a list of five influential women in business. They have proven that anything is achievable with a lot of dedication, hard work, and tenacity. These women have succeeded and have set an example for young girls and women who would like to be entrepreneurs. With hard work and determination, an aspiring woman entrepreneur can achieve anything.

From Sara Blakely to Kylie Jenner, these amazing women have impacted aspiring women entrepreneurs and their respective sectors:

Sara Blakely

Sara Blakely started an intimate apparel company: With an initial investment of only $5,000, she launched Spanx and turned her business into a billion-dollar brand. Today, Spanx is one of the most popular brands in the world.

Tory Burch

Tory Burch, a retailer and fashion designer, embodies the women’s apparel and footwear company that bears her name. Tory Burch LLC, a privately held brand, was created in 2004 by the woman entrepreneur and her financier ex-husband Christopher Burch.

Angie Hicks

Angie Hicks is the co-founder of Angie’s List and Chief Customer Officer of ANGI Homeservices Inc. She co-founded Angie’s List in 1996, a trusted resource for millions of North American homeowners since she knows how difficult it is to find a service provider in an emergency. Her service has been providing unbiased evaluations and reviews on local service providers for over two decades.

Huda Kattan

After quitting her job in finance in Dubai, Huda Kattan launched a beauty empire: the Huda Beauty cosmetics line. She, unquestionably, exemplifies a triple threat: a self-made woman, respected multimillionaire, and savvy founder of Huda Beauty, a cosmetics and makeup firm recently valued at $1 billion by Forbes. In 2021, she has over 2 million YouTube subscribers and 49 million Instagram followers.

Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner is a social media mogul. She is the youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner family and has built herself her empire. From 2007 until 2021, Kylie starred in the E! reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Known for her tenacity, she is the founder and owner of the cosmetics company Kylie Cosmetics.

Through their influence, Sara, Tory, Angie, Huda, and Kylie have inspired aspiring female entrepreneurs and impacted the world. They are not just merely making money; they are transforming lives all around the globe by educating and inspiring others.

Undoubtedly, these five women entrepreneurs have made their mark on history and continue to inspire others around the globe. They have changed how young girls and women live, work, and play with their innovative ideas and creative mindsets.

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Bhawna Patkar

Bhawna Patkar, founder of Ziphawk Inc. from Saratoga, CA, is a problem solver who never deters from undertaking difficult tasks or helping others.