Bertha always had an entrepreneurial spirit. But with no credit history or collateral, she was unable to access a traditional bank loan that would allow her to fulfill her dream of expanding her family bakery in Los Angeles.
Read MoreThis Friday, celebrate female entrepreneurship in America! Silvia is a mother from Austin, who spent 10 hours a day earning less than minimum wage steaming shirts.
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Read MoreMarica runs a curbside stall selling Ecuadorian jewelry, clothing and knickknacks. She has been running the business for 10 years and is proud of her success.
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