An accidental association with lingerie leads Carole Hochman to the heights of success in the design world.

The bright idea of adding loops of ribbon to toddlers' blankets blossomed into a multimillion-dollar business.

It wasn't an easy road, but would-be rock star Dina LaPolt is now a successful attorney in the entertainment industry.

In her book, Barbara Carey shows how your ideas can make you a millionaire, too.

With culturally inspired chocolates and a focus on going green, Entrepreneur's Woman of the Year is taking taste to a whole new level.

Pioneering developer makes New York-style loft living a hit in the Miami River area.

After traveling the world for IBM, Cynthia Bohn transforms her Kentucky vineyard into a tourist destination.

Amy Langer's 5-year-old business hit the $9 million mark after only 2 years, and now she's projecting more than $40 million in sales.

A corporate marketing exec uses her paid time off to launch a business that gives her more work-life balance.

After decades of growing successful ventures, Carole Hyatt is teaching other women to be rainmakers in their own careers.

Robin Fisher Roffer's Big Fish Marketing takes TV out of the box and onto multimedia platforms.

Tena Clark owes her music branding company's success to a keen ear and a feel for how music affects the customer experience.

Rebecca Herwick pulls all her interests into her business--from biking to helping others help themselves.

When one bored-of-scrubbing entrepreneur decided cleaning should be fun, she created a whole new category of luxury cleaning products.

Glinda Bridgforth took a pivotal point in her life and turned it into a business--teaching others to emerge from financial trouble.

These two women entrepreneurs have brought stylish and comfortable underwear to more than a generation of women.

An introverted speaker company entrepreneur takes on massive competitors and a male-dominated field to come out on top.

Lisa Price's kitchen experiments created the product, but her mother's encouraging words brought them to the market.

Maureen Kelly went into the cosmetics industry green but came out with sales gold.

Knock Knock's specialty gifts will squeeze a snicker or two out of your most uncaffeinated friend.

Lunden De'leon was told to stick with rap, hip hop and R&B because of her skin color. Not listening!

Ex-apprentice Andrea Lake's trump card: owning several businesses that suit changing demands.

In store demonstrations, Q & A sessions were used to educate consumers on the value of chemical-free baby care products.

Tarte Cosmetics Founder Maureen Kelly had a surprising edge: her inexperience.

An IT consulting business is the latest endeavour in one hard working family's legacy.

Bling Team: A 9,000 strong teen and pre-teen network helps Tina Wells pinpoint whats hot.

Amahlia Stevens looked to her days on beaches foreign and local to create stylish swimwear.

How one Ex CIO is using her business know-how to fund Marfan syndrome research.

Surf Diva school and apparel meets growing demand for female surfing instruction, cute bikinis.

Stacy Pecor will do whatever it takes to prevent your next fashion faux pas

Lisa Druxman is making motherhood easier by helping moms with infants stay in shape.

Cyd Szymanski cracked the organics market by introducing cage-free eggs. Farmers (and chickens) rejoice.

When Holly Dunlap was paid in Manolo Blahnik shoes instead of dollars, a shoe designer was born.

Dawn Barnes combines lessons in compassion with karate class to create mindful little adults.

Amanda Horan Kennedy combined nylon pantyhouse with the ubiquitious undergarment to create her seamless signature bras.

...but it took 3 years and one lawsuit to get that name back, DuWop owners share.