30 Powerful Quotes from Women Entrepreneurs to Inspire You

These quotes are straight from the top business women in the globe. These quotes are meant to encourage you in your quest towards entrepreneurship success.

There are times where a boost of motivation can be a game changer for you, don’t you think? Particularly when you’re on a journey to become an entrepreneur or have already launched your own business!

It’s when imposter’s syndrome is a frequent visitor that we start to think, “Can I really do this?” or “Am I even capable?”. In these difficult times that we all need a push towards the right direction and a reminder of why we started on this journey to begin with.

Be prepared to be enthralled by 30 inspirational quotes and affirmations, by amazing business women designed for women entrepreneurs just like you. They can serve as a strong reminder that your goals are worthy of pursuing and that you have everything you’ll ever need to succeed!

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“The only thing I have learned is to find strength in yourself. No one can help you, no one can do anything for you, you have to do the work yourself.” – Marina Abramovic, performance artist

“We have to laugh. Because laughter, we already know, is the first evidence of freedom.” – Rosario Castellanos, poet and author

“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and will be lost.” – Martha Graham, dancer and choreographer

“If you find yourself drawn to an event against all logic, go. The universe is telling you something.” –  Gloria Steinem, journalist and activist

“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.” – Oprah Winfrey, TV host

“I could certainly say that I’ve never underestimated myself, there’s nothing wrong with being ambitious.” – Angela Merkel, politician

“If people are doubting how far you can go, go so far that you can’t hear them anymore.” – Michele Ruiz

“Don’t just climb the ladder of success – a ladder that leads, after all, to higher and higher levels of stress and burnout – but chart a new path to success, remaking it in a way that includes not just the conventional metrics of money and power, but a third metric that includes well-being, wisdom, wonder, and giving, so that the goal is not just to succeed but to thrive.” – Arianna Huffington, co-founder of Huffington Post

“The important thing is not being afraid to take a chance. Remember, the greatest failure is to not try. Once you find something you love to do, be the best at doing it.” – Debbi Fields, CEO of Ms. Fields Cookies

“If you want to change this world, this community we all live in, then get up and do it. And just start something.” – Anne Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube

“Fearlessness is not the absence of fear. It’s the mastery of fear. It’s about getting up one more time than we fall down.” —Arianna Huffington, editor in chief of The Huffington Post

“Follow your passion — and if you don’t know what it is, realize that one reason for your existence on earth is to find it.” —Oprah Winfrey

“I want every little girl who’s been told she’s bossy to be told again she has leadership skills.” —Sheryl Sandberg, COO at Facebook

“The difference between skill and talent: A skill is something you learn. Talent is what you can’t help doing.” —Caroline Ghosen, founder and CEO of career site Levo

“Build your business success around something that you love — something that is inherently and endlessly interesting to you.” —Martha Stewart, businesswoman, writer, and television personality

“In whatever you do, you’re not going to stand out unless you think big and have ideas that are truly original. That comes from tapping into your own creativity, not obsessing over what everyone else is doing.” —Sophia Amoruso, founder of Nasty Gal

“Surround yourself with a trusted and loyal team. It makes all the difference.” —Alison Pincus, cofounder of One Kings Lane

“Life-fulfilling work is never about the money — when you feel true passion for something, you instinctively find ways to nurture it.” —Eileen Fisher, fashion designer

“I wake up every morning and think to myself, ‘How far can I push the company forward in the next 24 hours?’” —Leah Busque, founder and CEO of TaskRabbit

“To be a CEO is a calling. You should not do it because it is a job. It is a calling, and you have got to be involved in it with your head, heart, and hands. Your heart has got to be in the job; you got to love what you do; it consumes you. And if you are not willing to get into the CEO job that way, there is no point getting into it.” – Indra Nooyi, former CEO of Pepsi

“We need to accept that we won’t always make the right decisions, we’ll screw up royally sometimes – understanding that failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.” ― Arianna Huffington

“The world respects creation; people will get out of your way.” — Candice Carpenter Olson, Co-CEO, Fullbridge

“Dear optimist, pessimist, and realist – while you guys were busy arguing about the glass of wine, I drank it! Sincerely, the opportunist!” — Lori Greiner

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”– Helen Keller

“The more grateful we feel, the more things we receive to feel grateful for. The more loved we feel, the more love we receive. The more beautiful we feel, the more attractive we become.” – Denise Coates, CEO at Bet365

“We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already. We have the power to imagine better.” – J.K Rowling, writer, and author

“I don’t have to prove anything to anyone. I only have to follow my heart and concentrate on what I want to say to the world. I run my world.”- Beyonce, singer

“It is the ultimate luxury to combine passion and contribution. It’s also a very clear path to happiness.” – Sheryl Sandberg, CFO of Facebook (now Meta)

“Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else.” – Sara Blakey, CEO of Spanx

“Dream big. There is nothing seen that wasn’t imagined. There’s no overnight success. You have to start by dreaming big and working towards your goal.” – Folorunso Alakija, Nigerian businesswoman

Conclusion

Women are quickly becoming a part of the world of business. In the top companies women hold the top positions. This demonstrates that there is no limit to what women are able to accomplish.

These inspirational quotes by women entrepreneurs that are included here will motivate the readers (and others business ladies) to take that bold step to build your own formidable business empire. Life is too wonderful to be sabotaged by regret. Instead of just dreaming and hope, turn your dreams into realisation.