Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.
Jo O'Connell is preparing for a six-day drive across India with 35 women to raise money for charity.
Life experience, personal skills and perspective all contribute to success say business owners.
Women in business can't complain about how little they make for fear of looking greedy, an academic says.
The Empowered Desi will host their second event on Saturday, an alternative to drinking and clubbing for young adults.
Surekha Yadav became a train driver at a time when it was uncommon for Indian women to take up the profession.
The pandemic was a "catalyst for some entrepreneurial soul-searching", a business expert says.
Its founder says "too many times" women "don't shout about what we do and our achievements".
A businesswoman whose mugs have been shared by Molly-Mae says "mum-guilt" is her biggest challenge.
