Smart women in business…time to unite & inspire! Hustling for your business can be draining at times. But…remember you can’t out-hustle a good strategy (thanks Kelly O’Neill).

We at Smart Girl aspire to inspire other women who are busy making their dreams come true. No matter where you are in business, here are a few of our favorite quotes from strong women to give you some inspiration when things get stressful.


“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall

Inspirational Sara Blakely Quote

“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 Blakely

Inspirational Quote from Tory Burch

“Buckle up, and know that it’s going to be a tremendous amount of work, but embrace it.” – Tory Burch

Inspirational Maya Angelou Quote

“Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it.” – Maya Angelou

Inspirational Eleanor Roosevelt Quote

“Life was meant to be lived. Curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.” – Eleanor  Roosevelt

Inspirational B. Smith Quote

“I have stood on a mountain of no’s for one yes.” – B. Smith

Inspirational Helen Keller Quote

 “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.” – Helen Keller

Inspirational Michelle Obama Quote

“There is no magic to achievement. It’s really about hard work, choices, and persistence.” – Michelle Obama

Inspirational Marie Forleo Quote

“Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do consistently” – Marie Forleo

Inspirational Jane Goodall Quote

Who is your favorite fem-preneur for inspiration? Share a great quote from her and let us know how you stay inspired.