Top Role Models for Women in Business
It is always good to have someone to look up to, such as a role model. When it comes to women in business, there are luckily quite a few people you can look to for inspiration. Below are some of the most popular ones with great stories that only add to the inspiration you can get from these women in business.
Roxanne Quimby – Owner of Burt’s Bees
Have you ever used any of the Burt’s Bees products? If you have, I bet you didn’t know that it was a woman who was behind it all. Don’t let the name fool you – Roxanne Quimby founded the Burt’s Bees brand name after purchasing some honey from a man named Burt. She saw a business opportunity and before she knew it, she herself had become one of many women in business. Burt’s Bees products are available in most stores where cosmetics products are carried, so you know that business is good.
Paula Deen – Star on the Food Network
Paula Deen started out as a single mother with two boys. She used to suffer from anxiety attacks that were so debilitating that she often felt too afraid to so much as leave her home. She overcame her fears in order to provide for her family and with a love of cooking, she did just that. She is a current star on the Food Network, and she owns restaurants as well as puts out cookbooks.
J. K. Rowling – Author of Harry Potter Books
J. K. Rowling is a truly inspirational story and an idol for many women in business. She is known worldwide for her authorship of the Harry Potter series of books. She had a dream and she went for it. She fought for it and because of that, she is currently the only author who has become a billionaire in the world.
Oprah Winfrey – Television Celebrity
As an African-American woman, Oprah Winfrey had to overcome many challenges in order to become successful. But she did it, and now she is perhaps the most famous woman in the world. Oprah is a self-made billionaire that does a lot of good in the world for women. She helps raise their self-esteem and has always believed in herself. She sets a good example for women everywhere and provides entertainment at the same time. No list of female role models would be complete without Oprah Winfrey.
For women in business, it is important to have role models to look up to. All too often, it can start to feel impossible to get anywhere in the business world. Sometimes you can feel alone or you might feel like it isn’t possible. With a list of role models like the ones listed above, you can instantly know that you are not alone and that the success you desire is truly possible. Women have come a long way throughout history and as we continue to push further and further in this world, it’s great to pay homage to the women who blazed the path for us.
