America's Richest Self-Made Women 2024

Country’s Most Successful Women Entrepreneurs, Executives and Entertainers

The country’s topmost 100 successful women have found dozens of ways to prosper, from pizza to packaging to pop music. This year, these queens of capitalism broke records as their combined fortunes soared by nearly one-fourth, reaching $154 billion. The number of self-made women billionaires hit a record 31, up from 24 last year. Among the 11 newcomers in the list are singer Katy Perry and Uncle Nearest whiskey cofounder Fawn Weaver.

Diane Hendricks, the richest woman for the seventh year in a row, is worth a record $20.9 billion. She owns ABC Supply, the nation’s largest wholesale distributor of roofing supplies, which she cofounded with her husband Kenneth in 1982. Revenue has grown from $2.6 billion in 2007 to $20.4 billion in 2023.

Judy Love, co-founder of Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, holds the second spot with $11.6 billion. Founded in 1964 with her husband, the chain now boasts over 500 locations. Followed by Judy Faulkner, founder of Epic Systems, a leading healthcare software company, is valued at $7.6 billion, placing her third.

Katy Perry and Fawn Weaver exemplify the power of vision, talent, and determination. Perry's influence in the entertainment world and Weaver's trailblazing efforts in the spirits industry highlight the diverse ways women are achieving extraordinary success listing them among the top 100’s richest.

These Self-Made women have not only amassed significant wealth but have also made substantial contributions to their respective industries. Their stories of perseverance, innovation, and leadership serve as inspiration for future generations of entrepreneurs.