Sophia Amoruso
Known For: Founder of Nasty Gal and Girlboss
Age: 34
Advice: “Being honest about our shortcomings and being comfortable with who we are, wherever we are, and knowing there’s a community to support you? It’s a new way of seeing the world. You don’t learn from winning.” -Interview with ELLE
Elaine Welteroth
Known For: Former Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue
Age: 32
Advice: “Every time you have an opportunity to speak up, you are not just speaking for yourself. You’re speaking for communities of girls who have been underrepresented for far too long. And so you silencing yourself is silencing them.” -Interview with Malala
Yael Aflalo
Known For: Founder and CEO of Reformation
Age: 41
Advice: “The best idea is to figure out what’s missing, holes in the market, and what your vision is. If you have a clear idea of what it is that you want to create, the steps in which to get there seem much more clear.” -Interview with Rookie Mag
Emily Weiss
Known For: Founder and CEO of Glossier
Age: 33
Advice: “There will always be reasons why something didn’t go well, but the bottom line is that energy is better spent being a solutions person. ‘Nobody cares, just do your job.’” – Interview with Quartz
Leandra Medine Cohen
Known For: Founder of Man Repeller
Age: 30
Advice: “The way to stay inspired and to stay true to yourself is to be inspired by the life you’re living and to create a life for yourself that you want to be inspired by.” – Interview with VOGUE