15 Empowering Quotes from Female Founders
A current read I am absolutely loving is by Kendra Scott, and let me tell you, it’s truly inspiring! I am fascinated by her incredible journey towards building a billion-dollar company. Her story has motivated me to explore quotes and seek inspiration from other remarkable women founders and entrepreneurs.
- Oprah Winfrey (Media Mogul, Philanthropist):“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.”
- Sara Blakely (Founder of Spanx):“Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else.”
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States):“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.”
- Sheryl Sandberg (COO of Facebook):“Don’t be afraid to speak up and don’t be afraid to take risks. If you’re not failing now and again, it’s a sign you’re not doing anything very innovative.”
- Arianna Huffington (Founder of The Huffington Post):“We need to accept that we won’t always make the right decisions, that we’ll screw up royally sometimes – understanding that failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.”
- Melinda Gates (Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation):“A woman with a voice is, by definition, a strong woman.”
- Indra Nooyi (Former CEO of PepsiCo):“Just because you are CEO, don’t think you have landed. You must continually increase your learning, the way you think, and the way you approach the organization.”
- Mae Jemison (Astronaut, Physician, and Engineer):“Don’t let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It’s your place in the world; it’s your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live.”
- Gwynne Shotwell (President and COO of SpaceX):“Focus on something that you’re passionate about and don’t be afraid to tackle it head-on.”
- Whitney Wolfe Herd (Founder of Bumble): “I think the best advice is to start simple. You can’t build something big without starting small.”
- Mary Barra (Chair and CEO of General Motors):“You can’t do everything yourself, so my advice is to surround yourself with people who share your passion and will add to the mix.”
- Sophia Amoruso (Founder of Nasty Gal):“There are secret opportunities hidden inside every failure.”
- Barbara Corcoran (Real Estate Entrepreneur, Shark Tank Investor):“The difference between successful people and others is how long they spend time feeling sorry for themselves.”
- Jessica Alba (Co-Founder of The Honest Company):“If you push through that feeling of being scared, that feeling of taking risk, really amazing things can happen.”
- Zaha Hadid (Architect):“I really believe in the idea of the future.”
In this post, we explored inspiring quotes from remarkable women founders and entrepreneurs that will motivate and uplift you. Each quote carries a powerful message, encouraging resilience, embracing failure, and pursuing passion. Let these words from women like Oprah Winfrey and Sara Blakely ignite the fire within you to chase your dreams and make a lasting impact. Seek inspiration from these women who have paved their own way and discover your own path to success. Remember, failure is not the opposite of success, but a steppingstone towards greatness. Embrace your voice, take risks, surround yourself with passionate individuals, and believe in the power of your imagination. Start small, push through fear, and let amazing things happen.
Love,
Des
I am a proud holder of a Master’s Degree in Public Health, where my focus was primarily on Community Health. My academic and professional journey has been deeply enriched by research in the field of Stress Management. This has not only broadened my understanding but also deeply influenced the insights and perspectives I share here. This blog is a testament to that journey, offering resources and guidance tailored to your personal journey of faith, wellness and self-care.
