How Do You Know When You've Made It As a Business Owner?

While more and more women have been opening their own businesses, women entrepreneurs still face challenges when branching out on their own and moving up in professional settings.

Fast Company spoke with six women entrepreneurs who have created thriving small businesses. Some of these businesses add a dash of beauty to the world through flowers or jewelry, some offer joy with artisanal treats, and still others make life easier for new moms through the cutest kids PJs or functional breast pumps.

But they all have commonalities that began when the women first turned their passion projects into viable incomes. 

Here, they share the stories of founding their businesses—and the moments they knew they’d made it.  It boils down to:  What does success as an entrepreneur look like?