In previous generations, there existed a cliched mentality in some quarters that a woman’s place was in the home while her husband played the role of breadwinner by going out to work and earning a living for the family. The success of numerous female entrepreneurs on a global scale in recent times should once and for all have buried this misguided notion as a myth.

There is no shortage of case studies to demonstrate how women from all backgrounds have defied narrow-minded stereotypes to build business empires from the ground up and become self-sustaining millionaires in the process. Some have taken the traditional entrepreneurial route of conjuring their own business idea while holding down another job (or multiple jobs, in some cases) and growing this into a globally successful enterprise, while others have branched into the business world after finding fame and accumulating wealth through other vocations.

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Either way, the manner in which these women have succeeded in business has influenced female entrepreneurs around the world to follow their lead and start companies of their own. Obviously, a lot of these might last only a few years or operate to a localized level, but the degree of self-belief and dedication it takes just to get the business off the ground is highly commendable. The pride in backing yourself to take that brave entrepreneurial step should outweigh any disappointment that would come if the venture does not work out as planned.

This infographic from All Finance Tax profiles nine female entrepreneurs who have accrued vast wealth through their resilience and professionalism in the business world. These women have become role models for females everywhere in showing that, with the right idea and attitude, you could one day be a self-made millionaire who many others aspire to emulate.

The World’s Most Influential Female Entrepreneurs (INFOGRAPHIC)