Time and again, the San Fernando Valley’s female business leaders have displayed their limitless courage, steadfast resilience and groundbreaking entrepreneurship. As women-owned businesses continue to thrive, ideas and approaches that were initially underappreciated or even unknown have become accepted and widespread. For this Special Report, the Business Journal has profiled four highly successful Valley-area female business owners. In this report you’ll find discussions on everything from how Covid-19 has left an impact on the workplace to these leaders’ biggest inspirations and mentors.