The path to success is very different today than it was even five years ago. With national student debt at a critical $1.5 trillion, it’s little wonder that the next generation is ditching expensive degrees for starting their own business instead—and people like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Lady Gaga have proven that it is possible to earn a six-figure income without ever going to college.

We are living in the age of the entrepreneur. Yes, you can dream big and see them come true—that is, if you’re willing to put in the hard work, grit, and tenacity it takes to make it a success. In this panel, we hear from very successful female founders who did just that and are carving a new path for the women behind them.

Panelists:

Rachel Pally | Owner & Creative Director, Rachel Pally

Yanghee Paik | CEO and Founder, Rael

Ellyette Gheno | Founder, BootayBag

Elizabeth Stein | Founder and CEO, Purely Elizabeth

Bianca Gates | CEO, Birdies Slippers

Amanda Baldwin | Brand President, Supergoop!

Moderator: 

Maxie McCoy | Author of You’re Not Lost and Founder, MaxieMcCoy.com