Andrea Lefkovits is carrying forward a legacy rooted in both science and compassion. Inspired by her father-in-law, pioneering New York dermatologist Dr. Albert Lefkovits, Andrea founded Virginskin Beauty with a mission to create effective, confidence-boosting skincare while honoring the spirit of care that defined Dr. Lefkovits’ life and work.

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Featured VentureMoms Karlie and McKenna, co-founders of Solaí The Label, turned a shared dream and lifelong friendship into a coastal-inspired fashion brand designed for women who crave effortless style and everyday ease.
The family’s connection to the ocean dates back more than 100 years.
In the 1920s, Jenefer’s

Jenefer Palmer Kay, founder of OSEA, built one of the original clean beauty brands long before “clean skincare” became an industry trend. Rooted in the healing power of the sea and inspired by generations of women in her family, OSEA’s story is one of intuition, wellness, persistence, and purpose.

Before launching High Strung, Laura Nolen spent her career in the demanding worlds of AI and retail, building teams, products, and scalable businesses. It was fast-paced, high-pressure work that required constant reinvention — skills that would later become the foundation for entrepreneurship.

Before launching High Strung, Laura Nolen spent her career in the demanding worlds of AI and retail, building teams, products, and scalable businesses. It was fast-paced, high-pressure work that required constant reinvention — skills that would later become the foundation for entrepreneurship.

I was treated to an in- home cooking class with Jamie and a group of girlfriends. I learned a lot, the food was delicious and it was so much fun! Reach out to Jamie to host a class at your home.

For Jamie Sydney, the kitchen has always been

Sometimes the most meaningful businesses are born not from a perfectly crafted plan—but from a deeply personal calling.

For Stephanie Hazard, that calling came after a series of life shifts that forced her to reevaluate everything. With a background in advertising, television production, and business development, Stephanie had spent years

In 2004, registered nurse Alice Benedetto stood in a grocery store aisle—frustrated. Her two-year-old son was reaching for snack after snack, and every single option was filled with sugar, additives, and ingredients she wouldn’t recommend to her own patients. She went home and made something better.

Adrienne Fleming grew up in a dance studio. It was her world—her rhythm, her identity—and she always assumed she would pursue dance in college. But a visit to Vanderbilt shifted her path. She chose a more traditional route, building a career in marketing within a finance company.

If you are not going to Columbia any time soon and you want a skin care line made from botanicals like @Lotodelsur, look no further than Hillary Peterson’s brand @TrueBotanicals. She’s making women proud everywhere as an Inc. Female Founder Honoree for 2026! Yay!!!!