Brazil is a veritable granary of innovative entrepreneurs who, with their visionary actions, are breaking down barriers and promoting inclusion and equity in various sectors. Meet 10 women who have been protagonists of this transformation in the job market, impacting their communities in a positive way.
- Zica Assis - Co-founder of the Natural Beauty Institute
Zica Assis is an inspirational figure in Brazil's beauty industry. Co-founder of the Natural Beauty Institute, Zica changed the market by offering specialized services for curly and coily hair. Her approach goes beyond aesthetics, with a focus on promoting self-esteem and social inclusion, serving a public that was often ignored in the beauty sector
- Carolina Ignarra - CEO of Grupo Talento Incluir
Carolina Ignarra is the CEO and co-founder of Grupo Talento Incluir, a consultancy that has been responsible for the inclusion of more than 8,000 professionals with disabilities in the job market. Since 2004, she has been dedicated to implementing a culture of Diversity and Inclusion in companies, with a focus on generating opportunities for people with disabilities, creating accessible and inclusive spaces.
- Monique Evelle - Founder of Inventivos
Monique Evelle, a Bahian from the outskirts of Salvador, is a multifaceted example. Journalist, entrepreneur, mentor, investor and one of the new Sharks on Shark Tank Brasil, her career goes beyond the conventional. At the age of 16, she founded the organization Desabafo Social, dedicated to promoting human rights. Since then, she has won awards and founded companies, earning recognition for her transformative role in society.
- Luana Genot - Founder of ID_BR
Luana Genot is the creator of ID_BR, an organization dedicated to the inclusion of trans people in the job market. She is one of the main advocates of gender diversity in the corporate environment, creating safe and inclusive spaces for trans people and helping companies to become more diverse and welcoming.
- Dani Junco - Founder of B2Mammy
Dani Junco is the founder of B2Mammy, a startup that offers support to entrepreneurial mothers, with a focus on women from peripheral communities. The platform provides resources such as training, mentoring and networking, helping these mothers to start or expand their businesses and overcome the obstacles that entrepreneurship imposes.
- Marina Silva - CEO of the Black Money Movement
Marina Silva is CEO of Movimento Black Money, a digital hub that aims to promote the financial autonomy of the black community in Brazil. The platform offers solutions for communication, education and business, encouraging black entrepreneurship and offering support to entrepreneurs from the community, contributing to a more inclusive market.
- Ana Fontes - Founder of Rede Mulher Empreendedora
Ana Fontes is the founder of Rede Mulher Empreendedora, an online platform that offers resources, tips and forums for women who want to start their own businesses. The network aims to boost female entrepreneurship by promoting the exchange of experiences and ongoing support for women entrepreneurs from different fields.
- Alcione Pereira - Founder of Connecting Food
Alcione Pereira is the founder of Connecting Food, an innovative foodtech company that fights food waste. The company distributes tons of surplus food to charitable organizations, helping to feed millions of people in various cities across Brazil. It also collaborates with major companies such as Grupo Pão de Açúcar, iFood and Nestlé to guarantee access to food for those who need it most.
- Maitê Schneider - Co-founder of Transempregos
Maitê Schneider is one of the pioneers in the movement for the inclusion of trans people in the job market. Co-founder of Integra Diversidade e Transempregos, she works to promote the inclusion of trans professionals in various fields, creating more inclusive and accessible work environments and contributing to a more diverse labor market.
- Laura Salles - CEO of PlurieBR
A PlurieBRled by Laura Sallesis a platform PlurieBR is an innovative company that transforms diversity and inclusion management in companies through data and technology. Offering solutions such as diversity censuses, pay equity analyses and customized dashboards, PlurieBR helps organizations create work environments that are fairer, more representative and more aligned with ESG goals. With a practical and strategic approach, PlurieBR makes diversity a real competitive advantage, driving innovation and talent retention.
These 10 women entrepreneurs are examples of leadership and innovation in Brazil, and are having a profound impact on the labor market by creating solutions to promote inclusion and diversity. They are inspiring role models for other entrepreneurs and leaders looking to make a positive impact in their fields and in their communities. If you too are inspired by these stories, start supporting female entrepreneurship and diversity in your workplace!