The good news? Women are more likely to start businesses than men. The bad news? Women-owned-businesses only get a fraction of venture capital—and businesses owned by women of color get even less. But despite the odds, the ladies below are making moves and changing the game for generations to come. From launching a concrete design business in a male-dominated industry to bringing inclusivity and accessibility to wellness, and disrupting the gifting business—meet 10 female founders who are defying the odds and running successful small businesses in beauty, fashion, media, and more, and they’re not looking back.

 
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