Beth Worthy co-founded GMR Transcription in 2004. Two decades later, the company provides human transcription and translation services to legal professionals, healthcare organizations, researchers, businesses, and educational institutions across the United States. She answered FemFounder's questions about accuracy, quiet leadership, and what credibility actually costs to build.

Maria Gomes didn’t plan to enter the fashion industry. She was trying to solve something far more immediate.

As a mother navigating her son’s severe skin sensitivities and food allergies, she found herself questioning what most people never think twice about: the materials in everyday clothing. Fabrics marketed as soft or breathable often contained hidden irritants—synthetics, dyes, and chemical finishes that didn’t align with the level of care she was trying to bring into her home. What began as a personal search for better options quickly exposed a broader gap.

Before Etsy, Dylan Jahrus was climbing the corporate ladder in e-commerce, working with major companies like Zappos and Zulily in buying and product development roles. Managing large brands and overseeing $100M portfolios, she was embedded in the corporate world—until a move prompted by military life changed everything.