Carolann DEKKER, Founder, Top Dekk
Top Dekk is a unique social hub and apparel line for women who are interested in sailing and the sailing style. Whether or not you sail, own a boat or have even been on a boat the style of sailing and all things nautical will draw you into the Top Dekk Community.

Robin and KC CULVER, Founders, About Curves
With the average American woman wearing a size 16, the selection of sexy, plus size lingerie just got better!Robin and KC Culver created their business around their needs, a market void and a desire to work together. The mother-daughter duo now run an online store offering the largest selection of plus size lingerie.

Corinne PHIPPS, Founder Urban Darling
When Martha Stewart’s Real Simple needs fashion styling quotes, its writers call Corinne Phipps, founder of Urban Darling. This breakout wardrobe consulting company prides itself on being “for everybody and any body.”

Lisa WELCH, Founder, BornFit
A passion for fitness and inspiring women to lead active lifestyles gave Lisa Welch her winning idea. BornFit was founded on the belief that a strong body produces a confident spirit.

Alexandra WILKIS WILSON, Founder, Gilt Groupe
With a Harvard MBA and her long-time friend, Alexandra Wilkis Wilson convinced luxury brands to come on board with Gilt Groupe and changed the landscape of ecommerce and high fashion.

TORY BURCH, Founder and Creative Director, Tory Burch
Tory Burch turned her vision for affordably luxury clothes at an accessible price point into a global style force. Since the launch in 2004, Tory and her lifestyle brand have won prestigious awards for redefining the fashion landscape.

LORI BACON, President, SWIMCO
Lori Bacon watched her mom launch Swimco in 1975 and grow it into a thriving mail-order swimsuit business. Inspired, Lori took the family business further by opening fourteen retail stores in western Canada.

SUSAN GREGG KOGER, CCO ModCloth
At age 17, Susan Gregg Koger took her love of vintage clothing, created a basic website and started ModCloth, a popular e-commerce site that features one-of-a-kind pieces, as well as clothes from indie designers.

By following her environmental passions, Kyle Smitley started Barley & Birch, a company that does its part to save the planet and keeps kids in 100% certified organic cotton clothing.

Featured Lady Alicia Vargo launched Pampered Passions after a poor experience at a leading lingerie retailer. Her mission to create a shopping experience that nurtures the female spirit resulted in her being