Featured VentureMoms

Get inspired by what other moms have created! Holly covers moms who have created new businesses out of thin air, usually with little or no start-up capital, and most times without any formal business plan. In fact, most of the Featured VentureMoms fell into their business by chance. It’s the journey and the varied path to success that Holly likes to focus on, so other moms can gather ideas and inspiration from moms who have reinvented themselves and made their own way in the world of entrepreneurism.

Read about these innovative and inspiring moms in the articles below to get new ideas for you to use in building and marketing your venture.

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Ventures for Animals

• Joanna Rein - Soggy Doggy Doormat

Ventures for Children

• Leslie Pearlman - The Texthook
• Allyson Downey & Melissa Post - weeSpring
• Pamela K. Pik - College Counseling
• Jennifer Roh - Diaper Bag Dailies
• Kim Genzburg - Stick Storage
• Janine Vairo - PartyStyle Box
• Karen Barski - Mod'Swad
• Christina Lari - Olivia & Owen
• Kimberly Goodwin - Snapping Turtle Swimwear
• Jill Ciporin - Lovely Manners
• Carrie Memmesheimer - The Cookie Workshop
• Jennifer Covello - Baby Journaling - Frittabello Baby Gifts
• Lindsay Cain - Femmegems & Little Sparklers
• Allison Krongard - Wall Candy Arts
• Sarina Galu - TuckaDream
• Dre Towey - JAM SONO
• Noelle Henderson - Edible School Gardens
• Meredith Hubbard and Tracy Gohl - Easel Does It
• Lynda Fassa - Green Babies
• Deb Golden - Garden Fairy Tea Parties
• Gabby F - Gum Drop Swap
• Leslie Perlman - The texthook
• Mary Bloomer - Early Career Launch, LLC
• Jenny Schwartz and Ann Brown - Equestrian Neightion
• Cheryl Fudge - Green Fashion Designs and Fashion Camp
• Rhonda Sherwood - Greening Our Children
• Lisa Field - Photographer
• Hannah Lissette and Amy Evans - Plain Mary Baby
• Pam Pik - College Counselor
• Lisa Sakay, Lisa Ewing, Erin Nelson - See Green Ventures
• Joan Lockwood -The Common Courtesy

Food Ventures

• Michelle Jaffee - Sweet & Simple
• Heather Bauer - Bestowed Boxes
• Ruth Frantz - Henri's Reserve
• Kathy Monahan - 8 to the Bar
• Carrie Memmesheimer - The Cookie Workshop
• Caterina DiLorenzo - Cat's Cake Pops
• The Fergusons - Sister Sweets
• Gail Brussel - My Farm Share
• Kelsey Banfield - The Naptime Chef
• Jerri Graham - Nothin But Granola
• Heather and Kyle - You & Me Cookies
• Suzy McCarthy - By Hand Granola
• Mindy Kannon - Nutrition Coach and Natural Foods Personal Chef
• Sheryl Myhre - Drink T
• Wendy Weinstein Karp - Plates Restaurant - Chairman of the Bordeaux
• Karen Schulz - Gramma Napoli's Marinara Sauce
• Jill Brack - Glow Gluten Free Cookies
• Laurie Bakke - "Behind the Scenes from Cafe Laurie"
• Patty Reis - pattycakes
• Erin Hedley - La Dame du Fromage
• Jennifer McDermott - Summer Kitchen Bake House

Paper/Graphic Ventures

• Daphne Mitchell - Whale Island Press
• Gretchen Davis - GHD Designs
• Barbara Erdmann - Photography
• Nina Weld - Illustrator - Cartoon Contest Winner
• Barbara Rucci - Late Night Cake
• Paula Rapp - Green Pear Health
• Nancy Lochtefeld - Paper Essentials Stationary

Fashion Ventures

• Raquel Garcia - Jewelry Designs
• Cheryl MacCluskey - the eOil
• Karen Ellman - Vintage Virtuosa
• Elizabeth Thurer & Lisa Daniel - Elizabeth Daniel New York
• Tara Vessels & Michelle Mauboussin - Tara Michelle
• Ann Lansing - Ann Lansing Belts
• Nancy Zylstra - Swanky Belts
• Jennifer St. Jean - Itty Bitty Bag Company
• Doreen Godfrey - Vicolo Mio - Fashion Accessories
• Inger Louise Baldwin & Inger Mark - In2 Design - 10% off in VM Shop
• Elizabeth Lighton - Dizzy Lizzie Clothing
• Karen Barski - Mod'Swad
• Meg Anderson - Belt Buckles
• Clare Hare Polo Now in the VentureMom Shop
• Christina Lari - Olivia & Owen
• Tracey Heinemann - White Moth Jewelry
• Emily Ott Hollister - Milly and Grace
• Kimberly Goodwin - Snapping Turtle Swimwear
• Scarlett DeBease - Image Consultant
• Lindsay Cain - Femmegems & Little Sparklers
• Lisa Foley - Vintage Vougue Jewelry
• Rosey Costello - Everything is Rosey
• Clare Hare - Clare Hare Darien
• Anne Wells - The Ashe Collection
• Jessica Mindich – Jewelry for a Cause
• Marie Moss and Barri Leiner - MandB Vintage
• Cheryl Fudge - Green Fashion Designs and Fashion Camp
• Brooke Boothe - Monogramming and Design
• Darcy Creech - Peter Beaton Hat Studio
• Sharon Sunoo - Golf Clothes for Women
• Hannah Lissette and Amy Evans - Plain Mary Baby
• Mary Sue Dwyer - BeRibboned Mom
• Carolyn Denholm - Tennis Wear in Singapore
• Kim Apelt - Julep Lounge Clothing Line

Home/Entertaining Ventures

• Claudine Maidique - Noir Pillow Collections
• Kelly Daniel & Amy Reehl - Within Reason Estate Sales
• Kim Genzburg - Stick Storage
• Charlotte Sabbagh - Artist
• Sarah Swanson - Design Boards by Email
• Sybille Campbell & Anne-Laure Martyn - La Grange De Silvermine
• Holly Hurd - Glass Table Line
• Barbara Erdmann - Photography
• Carol Romanoff - Art Consultant
• Sara Peluso - Simplify by Sara
• Beth Dupont - Good Foods Good Things
• Allison Krongard - Wall Candy Arts
• Betsy Yeh - The Estate Sisters
• Karen Hughan - Good Gardens
• Leslie Josel - Order Out of Choas
• Carolyn Jeffrey - CRJ Event Management
• Rosey Costello - Everything is Rosey
• Stephanie Heinecken - Saxsy Bags
• Laurie David - The Family Dinner Book
• Patty Carmody - PSC Interiors Declutter, Define, Design
• Debra Talwalkar – Decoupage by Debra
• Carolyn Taylor - Taylor Home
• Marie Moss and Barri Leiner - MandB Vintage
• Taylor Tait and Alicia Hart - Rid It Right
• Kathleen Hay Designs
• Brooke Boothe - Monogramming and Design
• Janet King - eBay Mom
• Andrea Bonfils - Artist
• Wendi Smith - Leftover Luxuries
• Joan Lockwood -The Common Courtesy
• Lori Hubbard - Lori's List
• Jen Marquart - Sitting Garden at Son's School

Exercise Ventures

• Cheryl MacCluskey - the eOil
• Indie Lee - Indie Lee & Co Beauty Products
• Lisa Bunce, MS, RD - MyLilCoach
• Megan Searfoss - Run Like a Mother
• Kim Beaumont - Downunder
• Nancy Lochtefeld - Pilates Instructor

Web/Media/Book/Volunteer Ventures

• Allyson Downey & Melissa Post - weeSpring
• Darcy Ahl - IZUP Phone App
• Christina Boyle Cush - Sea Glass Communications
• Laurie Marshall - TradeMarks the Spot
• Susan Bruno - DivaCFO Phone App
• Ridgely Brode - Ridgely's Radar Blog
• Gwynne Tibbetts and Bambi Riegel - RT Picture Works
• Ethel-Anne Roome - Grief Recovery Specialist®
• Roseanne Amoils - Business Coach
• Caroline Yackery - CJ Gold
• Laureen Vellante - Environmental Photographer
• Jenifer Ross - W@tercooler
• Robin Gorman Newman - MotherhoodLater.com
• Sam Walravens - TORN: True Stories of Kids, Career & the Conflict of Motherhood
• Guest Blog - How to be a Writer by Christina Cush
• Laurie David - The Family Dinner Book
• Stacey Bewkes - Quintessence Blog
• Darcy Ahl - IZUP Phone Application
• Jenny Schwartz and Ann Brown - Equestrian Neightion
• Tracy Fox - Spiritual Website
• Sam Loomis – Sam-I-Am Media Photo Books
• Colleen Bushby - Savvy Divorced Chicks
• Wendy Sloane - Radio Mom
• Carolyn Dingman and Darcy Mayers - Blog Moms
• Meg Price - EMS Provider

VentureKids

• Ryan McCarthy - Take That Productions
• Molly Weinstock - Friendship Bracelets

Guest Blogs

• Guest Blog - Diane Lang
• Guest Blog - The "About Us Page - Have a Compelling Story by Vanessa Wood
• Guest Blog - Three Steps to Optimize a Web Page by Tasha Mayberry
• Guest Blog - Surviving End-of-School Angst by Laura Van Riper
• Guest Blog- Take Care of Yourself First by Laura Van Riper
• Guest Blog - How to be a Writer by Christina Cush
• Guest Blog – It's February: Re-vamp and Refine Your Resolutions by Laura Van Riper
• Guest Blog - Five Tricks to Web Site Success by Vanessa Wood