The Future for Female Entrepreneurs – Lower or Raise the Bar?

The Buzz 1: “There is no royal flower-strewn path to success. And if there is, I have not found it, for if I have accomplished anything in life it is because I have been willing to work hard.” (Madam C.J. Walker (1867 –1919), America’s first female entrepreneur millionaire) The Buzz 2: “You’re not in competition with other women. You’re in competition with everyone.” (Tina Fey, actress, comedian, writer, producer, playwright) The Buzz 3: “The thing women have yet to learn is nobody gives you power. You just take it.” (Roseanne Barr, actress, comedian, writer, producer) The Buzz 4: “Entrepreneurship is the last refuge of the troublemaking individual.” (Natalie Clifford Barney (1876–1972), playwright, poet, novelist) The Buzz 5: “More women than ever are starting businesses – yet so few are sharing how they do it. Why? Because being a successful female entrepreneur is hard work and comes with a unique set of challenges…whether it’s lack of experience, not knowing where to begin, money issues, or not understanding how to turn your purpose into profit…women need to lean into their zone of genius and create a business they love…” (Female Entrepreneur's Playbook: Secret Strategies From 20+ Women for Building a Business You Love and Getting Paid for It – October 2021) We’ll ask Cindy Zuelsdorf, Patricia Wooster, Lindsey Ardmore and Tamra Andress – contributors to this book – for their take on The Future for Female Entrepreneurs: Level or Raise the Playing Field?