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March 2014

The Superwoman Project

[kleo_img_rounded src=”https://femaleentrepreneurassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/formidable/han2.jpg”] Hanni Melnicenko had a profound shift in focus after losing her Mum to cancer. She stopped climbing the corporate ladder and chose to dedicate…
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January 2014

Building a Natural Skincare Business

[kleo_img_rounded src=”https://femaleentrepreneurassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/formidable/DSC_0345-smaller.jpg”] Cecilia Rathe used her knowledge of essential oils to heal her skin after overcoming a bout with skin cancer. Excited with the positive results,…
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January 2014

Building a Dance Business

[kleo_img_rounded src=”https://femaleentrepreneurassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/formidable/Lia-Muniz-Studio-Samba.jpg”] Lia Muniz wanted to share the confidence and beauty she experienced in dance with others. She started her business, Studio Samba, while she was…
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January 2014

Brave is the New Beautiful

[kleo_img_rounded src=”https://femaleentrepreneurassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/JCP_6070.jpg”] Samantha Holman knows that the challenges we meet on the road to success is life testing us to see if we are really serious…
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December 2013

Building a Wellness Center Business

[kleo_img_rounded src=”https://femaleentrepreneurassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/formidable/936705_10200477652436180_1171920006_n.jpg”] Christina Emrich turned her love for Chinese medicine into a business that helps others enjoy more healing and peace. Read how she did it…
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December 2013

“Create Your Life on Purpose”

[kleo_img_rounded src=”https://femaleentrepreneurassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2016-Leah-B-Mazzola-Dark-Edges-1300.jpg”] Leah B Mazzola overcame a background of many hardships and rose to the challenge of creating a life filled with meaning and purpose. Through…
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December 2013

From Waiting Tables to Owning a Fitness Franchise

[kleo_img_rounded src=”https://femaleentrepreneurassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/formidable/526899_593887587324871_472484215_n.jpg”] Daniela Duva has an incredible story of determination and transformation. She went from a life of making ends meet as a waitress with two…
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December 2013

Helping Women Plan their Financial Future

[kleo_img_rounded src=”https://femaleentrepreneurassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/formidable/HannahSorensenTS53023.jpg”] Have you ever been pushed in a direction that led you to discovering your passion? Hannah Sorensen turned a challenging situation into an opportunity…
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November 2013

Becoming a Pastry Chef

[kleo_img_rounded src=”https://femaleentrepreneurassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/formidable/576602_575719429135332_888134693_n.jpg”] Sharon decided to make some changes in her life and follow her dream of becoming a pastry chef. Read how she did it below……
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November 2013

Building a Holistic Health Business

[kleo_img_rounded src=”https://femaleentrepreneurassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/formidable/Spa-2013-006.jpg”] Shelly Wilson left an abusive husband and started her life over with three small children and a business that helps other women relax and…
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September 2013

She helps people live the healthy lifestyle

This story is about… Name: Anne Larchy Location: UK Company: Al Fitness Industry: Health & Fitness [hr] What motivated you to start your business? Having worked in…
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August 2013

She helps women build businesses that are financially and spiritually fulfilling

This story is about… Name: Roxy Ahmed Location: UK Company: Femme Entrepreneur Industry: Business & Life Coaching [hr] What motivated you to start your business?…
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