Happy International Women's Day!
"Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.”
On this day and every day, let us celebrate the unique and admirable strength of women across the world. Today, we'd like to take time to highlight and honor some of the incredible women we're lucky enough to call Stride members. Whether they're writers, chefs, singers, or real estate agents, hearing these incredible stories is what fuels our fire to help those who work for themselves.
Silvana Messing has been a successful realtor in the Bay Area since 1992. You can learn more at Silvana's website here.
Emma Siemasko is the owner of Stories by Emma, a copywriting and content marketing consulting business.
Michelle realized the beauty products she was using weren’t the healthiest options for her family, so she started making her own.
For Serina Roy, what started as a relaxing hobby from her police duties, quickly became a coffee empire. This is her story.
When demanding jobs didn't allow time for their passion projects, Michael and Megan hit the road... and brought their kitchen with them.
Twyla Kelly bailed on her 9-5 life to pursue her creative passion – comedy. Read how this single mom is making it work, while supporting her four kids (and joking about them).
We were lucky enough to sit down with recording artist Ruby Woo to hear more about her experiences as an independent artist. Learn more about her music at her website here.