1. Julie DeFruscio, President and Owner of Pump Wear, Inc.
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In 1994 DeFruscio earned a Bachelors degree in business from Empire State College. She was studying for a Masters degree when her third child was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Inspired by her young daughter, in April 2001, DeFruscio started her own retail specialty clothing company, Pump Wear Inc. In just a few years, her home-based business grew to become the largest privately-held business in the United State supplying pump pouches to people with diabetes.
2. Tanea Smith, Founder and Owner, She's Got Papers
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Ms. Smith launched "She's Got Papers" in July 2008. The Brooklyn, New York-based company quickly garnered the attention of moms, women’s groups, and celebrity organizations that love the message that She’s Got Papers delivers. In January 2009, an article about Tanea and She's Got Papers appeared in "Pink" magazine.
3. Amy Sapirstein, Active Urban Mom LLC
Amy Sapirstein, Active Urban Mom LLC
Read Amy's story of "how she did it" -- from idea to product line. Mommy Mitten is a water-resistant hand warmer lined with warm fleece that is easily attached to the handle bar of a baby stroller. Moms who like to get out on chilly days can use Mommy Mitten to keep their warms hands without having to deal with gloves or mittens. The Mommy Mitten also has a convenient zipper pouch to store small items like keys and cash.
4. Michelle Cantrell, Founder of VenusVision
Cantrell Media, LLC
An interview with a remarkable young woman, and mom of two, with good business sense and a passion for helping women feel better about their lives and their bodies. Her website, VenusVision, offers in-depth articles on a variety of women's issues and topics.
