In honor of International Women’s Day (which is today), we got to chat with some inspiring female entrepreneurs, business owners and musicians and ask them what it means to take the leap and follow their dreams. Whether it’s putting countless hours into starting their own business or recording an album, each of these women have put in the hard work and determination to succeed, and never give up, even when things get tough. Hats off to you, ladies. You are inspiring in every way! And today, we celebrate all the women out their, hammering away everyday to make a name for herself.
"I have been inspired and amazed by some incredible women who’ve left their mark and paved a way for other women in music. Pursuing my dream as a musician has been the most challenging and yet rewarding thing I’ve ever done. For me, faith and perseverance are key to achieving my goals. I believe that with passion and determination we can make any dream a reality." - country music singer Kaylee Rutland. You can listen to her latest single “Pick Me Up” here.
"As a working mom myself, I founded Kango because I was on a mission to solve the transportation and childcare challenge for working Moms and Dads - and hopefully make their lives easier than my own. However, along the way I discovered that what I'm doing also means something to the people around me. My kids see an example of perseverance, grit and hard work. Girls see that creating a company out of an idea is actually possible, and that technology isn't scary. It's all about taking the shot!" - Sara Schaer, Founder & CEO of Kango (www.kangoapp.co)
“I’m proud to be a female entrepreneur… and for creating a company that makes our clients feel their strength physically and emotionally.” - Jennifer Williams, Founder of Pop Physique (https://www.gilt.com/city/los-angeles/offer/pophysiquelafeb17)
“ I love that being a female musician gives me a platform to express myself. I love the creative control and freedom I have doing what I love. It's very empowering!” - pop music singer Nikki Yanofsky. Listen to her latest single “Miss You When I’m Drunk” here.
“For me, taking on the role of entrepreneur required a steadfast belief in my abilities and vision. Although I had been a part of several startup company teams in the past, assuming all of the responsibility from conception to execution was both a bit daunting and exhilarating at the same time. As a woman, I know I had very strong conviction in other parts of my life, and allowing that to translate to translate to my business was the key.” - Nanci Bergman, Founder & CEO of Accent (www.accent3D.com)
As a woman you should know you have a lot to offer. It's so important to advocate for yourself, your business and the community you serve.” - Dr. Mytien Goldberg, M.D. of Goldberg Plastic Surgery ( https://www.giltcity.com/los-angeles/goldbergplasticsurgerylamar17)
"I just want girls to be confident in themselves. I want girls leaving my concert knowing that they can do anything they set their mind to. That they can be confident and they can achieve anything. You are you and you just need to focus on being the best you can be" - country music singer RaeLynn
"Diana, aka Wonder Woman, is a woman with extraordinary abilities put in very difficult circumstances. Although we aren’t all Amazonian women with a really cool Lasso of Truth, we all have days where we feel like we need to rise above the hurdles that are put in our track. We can all be Wonder Woman, as long as we show the world that we are unstoppable.” - actress and pop singer Laura Marano
"Growing up, Shania Twain and Faith Hill and Martina McBride were my role models. I knew every word to every single song. And I feel like we need a new wave of females to fully support that. Carrie [Underwood] and Miranda [Lambert] have been carrying so much weight and have done such an amazing job with that, but they need some backup. I feel like it’s a really good time for us.
I’m actually amazed at this whole women movement. This Next Women of Country thing is amazing. I feel like it’s such a good time for females right now. It excites me so much. It excites me so much to see fans wanting to hear more from female musicians, hear what we have to say. I think, as a guitar player, there’s not a lot of female guitar players in the genre, and it makes me even more driven.” - country music singer Lindsay Ell
