Strive Women
When society told Maria José she couldn’t start a business, she did it anyway. On her terms.
“My confidence has grown so much because I stepped out of my comfort zone. I never imagined myself standing in a mall selling my own products, but I broke that barrier. Who can do that? Only someone with self-confidence."
Read MoreWhen life presented barriers, Chanh pursued business growth. On her terms.
“I have changed a lot. Before, I wasn't confident sitting in front of people like this at all, but now, through this job and the time spent interacting with many people, I feel that I have grown more mature and confident.”
Read MoreSmall business, big impact: The transformative power of women entrepreneurs
There are more women than ever in business today, yet most have only three-quarters of the legal rights that men have when it comes to career, finances, and work-life balance – this despite the fact that women-led businesses are vital not just for their reinvestment into household incomes and national economies, but also for their transformative power.
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