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Top Female Entrepreneurs and Their Stories by John Jezzini | Apr 28, 2022 | Entrepreneurship
It is no secret that women are underrepresented in the world of entrepreneurship. From a global perspective, men own about 50% of all businesses while only holding 30% of smallto-medium enterprises (SMEs). And yet, there are plenty of female entrepreneurs who have made their mark on history. These entrepreneurs deserve to be celebrated, for they have faced incredible odds and challenges. Here are some top female entrepreneurs and the stories behind them. Oprah Winfrey Oprah is one of America’s most successful talk show hosts and media moguls. She was born into poverty in Mississippi but found her way to Chicago, where she worked for WLS Radio as an anchorwoman. Her success led her to create her talk show from 1986 until 2011, when she launched her network. She has been ranked as the richest African American of the 20th century. Oprah also made history by being one of the first black https://johnjezzini.co/top-female-entrepreneurs-and-their-stories/
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