It is time to celebrate the solo-building female entrepreneurs out there-those who have taken their dreams, rolled up their sleeves, and singlehandedly built their empires, brick by heavy brick.

They were working paycheck to paycheck, providing for their families while remaining stuck in a vicious cycle of burnout, when they decided to pursue something more. Something unknown and rife with risks, but nonetheless presenting the possibility of a life where they could break free from their corporate chains, hone their craft, and construct a whole new reality for themselves and their loved ones.

There were never any guarantees, and there were often setbacks-and yet today, they stand as the powerhouse CEOs, founders and business owners they are: resilient, unswerving, and inspirational.

"Powerhouse Women: She Built It Herself" delineates the stories of such CEO female entrepreneurs-the ones who stood alone but strong in chasing their visions for a life of more stability, fulfilment, and influence; a life of success and abundance, rather than scarcity and stress. Their stories demonstrate a very empowering fact: that women, when they choose to maximize on their potential and burn bright instead of fading into the shadows, are illustrious, formidable, and a pillar of strength.