About Stephanie Schomer
Stephanie Schomer is Entrepreneur magazine's deputy editor. She previously worked at Entertainment Weekly, Architectural Digest and Fast Company. Follow her on Twitter @stephschomer.
More From Stephanie Schomer
This Founder Built a National Business By Helping Kids Get Into College
Neha Gupta's College Shortcuts helps kids and parents navigate the paperwork and stress of college admissions.
Minted Grew From a Stationery Brand to a Global Design Platform. Here's How.
By listening to her community and reacting quickly, Mariam Naficy built a business bigger than her wildest visions.
This Female Founder Leans on Her Best Friend for Business Advice -- and Even Recruited Her to Join Her Company
Anna-Mieke Anderson, founder of ethical diamond brand MiaDonna, has relied on pal Melanie Ware since the two were 11 years old.
Lilly Singh Conquered YouTube -- Now She's Taking On Hollywood
With a new gig as one of NBC's late-night talk show hosts, the comedian and content creator is ready to tackle traditional media.
Starting a Franchise Business
This Franchise's Publicist Loved the Company So Much, She Became a Franchisee
After years representing franchises, Ellie Lamonaca fell hard and fast for Conserva Irrigation.
When Their Investor Bailed, These Female Founders Launched Their Company Anyway
Riawna Capri and Nikki Lee bootstrapped a single hair salon in Hollywood. When a client requested a braiding style, the stylists decided to 'own' the trend.
Legal Advice
What Franchises Should Look for in a Law Firm
How to find a lawyer who will focus more on moving your business forward and less on billable hours.
Franchisors
How These Franchisees Became Franchisors
Whether they started a new brand or bought their parent company, these four entrepreneurs took the leap and became the big boss.
How Coachella and an Old Postal Truck Helped Launch Ice Cream Brand Coolhaus
The founders of the beloved sweet treat started small and scrappy -- and now they're ready to take over the ice cream aisle.
How This College Dropout Created a Fast-Growing But 'Culture-First' Hollywood PR Agency
As founder and CEO of Metro PR, Tess Finkle has built a business that serves its clients and employees alike.
Product Design
How One Bag Fits Every Shopping Cart
The founders of Lotus Trolley, a reusable shopping bag system, measured shopping carts across the globe to build a product that would work for all customers.
How This Founder Built a $90 Million Skincare Business With No Beauty-Industry Experience
To create Rodial, Maria Hatzistefanis threw herself into a crash course on beauty manufacturing.
'Fast' Furniture? This Founder Spent Years Forming Her Business Idea -- and Launched When the Timing Was Right
To create her on-demand furniture company, The Inside, Christiane Lemieux fused cutting-edge technology with the famously slow-moving interiors industry.
Success Strategies
How Birchbox CEO Katia Beauchamp Evolved Along With Her Brand
A new partnership with Walgreens is the company's latest play for continued success.
Communication
Don't Know How to Reach Gen Z? Just Ask Beautycon.
CEO Moj Mahdara is helping brands across industries connect with the next generation of consumers.