The list of America’s richest women features entrepreneurs who have built their fortune by shattering misconceptions and scaling new heights. In the past, most affluent women were always thought to have inherited their wealth from family or significant others. For our list, we are talking about women who are self-made, having put in the work and overcome extra obstacles – just by virtue of being women of the 21st century. We’ve compiled a list of 10 of America’s super wealthy women who have started with a simple business plan and they are now top-earning entrepreneurs within their respective fields. Here are their stories.
Tory Burch, 52 — Est. $1B
Chief Creative Officer and Executive Chairman of Tory Burch LLC, Tory Burch is a notable entrepreneur, designer, and philanthropist. Her name constantly features on Forbes’ lists of Most Powerful Women. Tory’s creations are featured on her official online store and in more than 3,000 shops around the world. An art history graduate, Burch owns more than 250 Tory Burch boutiques across the globe. For fall 2019, Burch introduced her line that saw a mix of bold stripes, floral prints, romantic outlines, and materials that primarily make guy’s clothing. Tory has three sons with her ex – Christopher Burch.
