Building a business can be exciting, rewarding—and sometimes a little lonely. Fortunately, women entrepreneurs do not have to navigate the journey alone. From inspiring founder stories to educational programs and valuable business connections, these online resources can help you find fresh ideas, practical support and renewed motivation.

Women Who Own It

Meet inspiring female founders and hear candid conversations about the opportunities, challenges and lessons that come with entrepreneurship. The site also features the Women Who Own It podcast, created for women entrepreneurs and those who support them.

Explore Women Who Own It

Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

WBENC provides educational programs, networking opportunities, business resources and information about women-owned business certification. Its website also features stories of accomplished women entrepreneurs from across the country.

Visit WBENC

National Association of Women Business Owners

NAWBO connects women entrepreneurs across industries and offers educational programming, advocacy, events and opportunities to build meaningful professional relationships.

Explore NAWBO

Buy Women Owned

Discover products and services from certified women-owned businesses while learning about the women behind the brands. Visitors can browse the Women Owned Directory, read founder stories and subscribe to the free Women Owned Wednesday newsletter.

Discover Women-Owned Businesses

August Reading Inspiration

Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work & Life

By Emma Grede

As cofounder and CEO of Good American, founding partner of SKIMS and cofounder of several other successful brands, Emma Grede knows that building something meaningful takes more than a good idea.

In her new book, Grede combines personal experiences with practical lessons about ambition, resilience, accountability and defining success on your own terms. She also writes honestly about failure, self-doubt and the importance of understanding what you truly want from both your work and your life.

Part personal story and part practical guide, Start With Yourself offers encouragement for anyone who is ready to stop feeling like a passenger in her own life and begin taking purposeful steps toward her goals.

Learn More About the Book

Start—and Grow—with the MCE Women’s Business Center

Online resources can provide inspiration, but personalized guidance can help you turn that inspiration into action. The MCE Women’s Business Center offers no-charge business training, individual assistance and access to resources designed to help entrepreneurs start, strengthen and grow their businesses.

Whether you are exploring an idea, facing a business challenge or preparing for your next stage of growth, we are here to help.

Connect with the MCE Women’s Business Center and take your next step with confidence.