Women Who Lift While They Climb

Redefining Prosperity

Women-owned businesses are not just a growing force, they are a vital engine of our economy. According to the 2024 Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Business Report, women now own 39.1% of all businesses in the U.S., over 14 million enterprises that employ 12.2 million people and generate a staggering $2.7 trillion in revenue.

Yet, despite their impact, women-owned businesses account for just 9.2% of the workforce and 5.8% of total revenue.

The gap is striking, but the potential is powerful.

If we close the revenue gap between women- and men-owned businesses, we could unlock $7.9 trillion for our nation’s economy. And when we close the gap for racially and ethnically diverse women entrepreneurs, we unlock an additional $667 billion

These aren’t just statistics.

They are stories.

Stories of women who build businesses from passion and purpose. Of those who rise before dawn to care for their children and stay up late working on a dream.

Stories of women like my mother, my forever mentor, cheerleader, and best friend, who showed me that through perseverance and grit, she was able to accomplish her wildest dreams and change the lives of hundreds of families and individuals, including those of my brother and me.

Aida M. Corrales, my mami: Badass entrepreneur, philanthropist, and just an overall great human being

Nearly half of all women-owned businesses are concentrated in four key industries:

Other Services (like salons, dry cleaners, pet care): Over 2.2 million businesses.

Professional Services (consulting, legal, bookkeeping): Over 2 million businesses.

Administrative & Support Services (staffing, office support): Over 1.6 million businesses.

Healthcare & Social Assistance (daycare, home care, mental health): Nearly 1.6 million businesses

Behind each number is a woman who dared to bet on herself.

That is why my mission is clear: To help close the gap.

By telling their stories. By celebrating their resilience. By amplifying their voices and ensuring they have access to capital, opportunity, networks, and education. By educating others and shining a light on the “amalgama” of talent, strength, and leadership women contribute to the world.

To every woman building something from the ground up, while balancing motherhood, caregiving, or simply showing up for herself: You are the heartbeat of progress.

Cheers to you and your success!

#WomenInBusiness #EconomicEmpowerment #LegacyMakers #SupportWomenOwnedBusiness #CloseTheGap

Con carino,

-Carolina

Women Who Lift While They Climb