Life & Money Family & Work Your Business I Started a Business on My Maternity Leave Part of our Women & Careers series Courtney Hazlett Feb 02, 2018 Marisa Ricciardi credits her company’s fast growth to her team, many of whom are also working mothers. Photo credit: Courtesy of Marissa Ricciardi share Want more? Get financial tips, tools, and more with our monthly newsletter. First name* Last name* Email* Sign me up Related Articles article How to Successfully Return to Work After Maternity Leave Learn more article No More 9 to 5: How Women Are Finding Flexible Work Learn more article A Step-by-Step Guide to a Smooth Maternity Leave — And Return Learn more