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The 4th annual Economic Times Women’s Forum just wrapped, and while the headlines were full of funding, growth, and founder spotlights (rightfully so!), I want to talk about something that never seems to make it into the recap:

How fun it is to be a woman in business.

Not “fun despite the challenges.”

Not “fun once you finally prove yourself.”

Just... fun.

The creativity.

The community.

The fact that we can close a five-figure deal and tell someone where our boots are from in the same breath.

It’s not that I’m anti-men. It’s just that I feel so pro-woman I could cry.

And because we usually only hear the scary stats (like funding gaps or how many women opt out), I thought I’d do us all a favor and drop some data that actually feels good to read:

The Stats They Don’t Shout Loud Enough

• $2.7 trillion. That’s what women-owned businesses contribute to the U.S. economy every year.

• 35% higher ROI from private tech companies led by women.

• 21% better performance for companies with women in top leadership.

• 10% more revenue, with less funding from women-run startups.

• And women now own 42% of all U.S. businesses.

These aren’t “against the odds” stats. These are because of who we are stats.

So today’s a love letter. To you, the women.

Who prep the pitch and the preschool snacks.

Who sell with conviction and compliment somebody’s earrings in the same sentence.

Who run the room even if they don’t own the company.

Who build legacies at home, in the office, or wherever they’ve been assigned.

You’re not just building a business, you’re showing the world what’s possible when a woman fully goes for it.

And I love being one of you.

Xo, The Salesgirls