Online Women's Community

3 Online Women's Community Success Stories [2024]

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Updated: September 25th, 2024

Creating a thriving online women's community is a compelling business idea rooted in connectivity and empowerment. This digital platform would serve as a space where women can support each other, share experiences, and develop a sense of belonging.

At the heart of the community lie forums, expert-led talks, and interest-specific groups, all designed to enhance members' lives and foster genuine relationships. By addressing topics ranging from career growth to mental wellness and hobbies, the platform encourages active engagement.

The business model could involve membership fees, advertising, and potential partnerships with brands targeting women's interests. Success requires a blend of tech know-how, community management, and a keen understanding of women's needs.

For those driven by a passion for fostering connections and creating positive change, building an online women's community isn’t just a business opportunity; it’s a chance to cultivate a supportive environment where women can truly thrive together.

In this list, you'll find real-world online women's community success stories and very profitable examples of starting a online women's community that makes money.

1. Solo Female Travelers ($1.8M/year)

Mar Pages, along with her business partner Meg, grew Solo Female Travelers from a small Facebook group in 2015 into a million-euro travel platform by 2023. Despite launching their tours amidst the pandemic, their emphasis on women-led, women-focused travel resonated deeply, propelling them to 300 guests across 14 destinations with unwavering organic growth.

How much money it makes: $1.8M/year
How much did it cost to start: $100K
How many people on the team: 1

How We Launched a Women-Led Travel Company in the Middle of the Pandemic

"Read how Solo Female Travelers, a women-led tour company, grossed just over 1 million EUR in revenues in 2023 by offering tours in 14 destinations, empowering women through travel and contributing to more equitable tourism industries."

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2. Sustainably Chic ($204K/year)

Natalia's business idea for Sustainably Chic stemmed from her passion for sustainable fashion, which she developed after becoming fatigued with the industry’s wastefulness and unethical practices.

At the time, sustainable fashion was not a popular topic and she felt like no one talked about it.

Motivated by a desire to create an impactful platform and realizing the lack of resources in sustainable fashion, she started her online community to showcase ethical brands, which quickly gained a significant following.

How much money it makes: $204K/year
How much did it cost to start: $3K
How many people on the team: 1

On Growing A Blog About Sustainable Fashion To 60K Monthly Visitors And $6K/Month In Revenue

This case study follows the founder of Sustainably Chic, a sustainable fashion blog with 60k monthly visitors and $6k monthly revenue, providing insights on building a successful blog, effective branding, and the importance of value and sustainability.

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3. Serena Hannah Athletics ($168K/year)

After discovering her passion for fitness and experiencing the challenges of being a Black athlete, Serena Jenkins-Hannah decided to create a fitness brand that empowers women to shape and tone their hourglass figure. She started by selling her #1 selling item, the Hannah Booty Band System, on Amazon, where she made over $100,000 in sales within a year and a half. However, she faced challenges with Amazon's platform and decided to branch out to Shopify to gain more control over her business.

How much money it makes: $168K/year
How much did it cost to start: $2.5K
How many people on the team: 0

How I Created A $14K/Month Women's Fitness Brand

Serena Jenkins-Hannah created a fitness brand, Serena Hannah Athletics, that has generated over $100,000 in sales over a year and a half, with $70,000 of those sales coming during COVID-19, through selling their #1 item, the Hannah Booty Band System, on Amazon, and has now expanded to Shopify to add cash flow.

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