Celebrating Women Founders During Women’s History Month

Every March, Women’s History Month gives us an opportunity to recognize the achievements of women who have shaped industries, strengthened communities, and driven innovation.

At The Boost Pad, we see this impact every day through the women founders who step forward to build businesses, create jobs, and solve meaningful problems in their communities.

Entrepreneurship requires resilience, creativity, and courage — and women entrepreneurs continue to demonstrate these qualities as they launch companies across industries ranging from services and technology to retail and community-centered businesses.

But beyond celebrating the past, Women’s History Month is also about creating pathways for the future.

Programs like The Boost Pad are designed to support entrepreneurs by providing access to mentorship, business education, and networks that help founders move their ideas forward. By connecting founders with resources and a supportive community, we aim to create an environment where innovative businesses can grow and thrive.

This month, we’re proud to highlight one of the inspiring founders from our community whose journey reflects the spirit of entrepreneurship.

Founder Spotlight: Natasha Pender Craig

Founder & CEO, CLT Wrapper’s Delight | Boost Pad Cohort 11

Sometimes the best business ideas start with a simple observation.

In February 2020, Natasha Pender Craig launched CLT Wrapper’s Delight after a conversation with a family member who was frustrated by the lack of professional gift wrapping services in the area.

What began as an idea for a seasonal business quickly evolved into a year-round service.

Today, CLT Wrapper’s Delight partners with corporations across the Charlotte area that use gifting as part of their customer experience and relationship-building strategies.

Natasha’s journey also reflects a challenge many founders experience — balancing the demands of daily operations while still making time to grow the business.

“The biggest challenge has probably been time management from the perspective of working in the business versus working on the business,” Natasha shared. “As a solopreneur I prioritize my clients’ needs first, and with whatever time is left I work on the business.”

Her advice for fellow entrepreneurs is simple but powerful:

“Capture as much customer and prospect data as possible and maintain it in one place — even if you don’t yet have a CRM. Stay in regular contact with customers and nurture those relationships over time. It’s easier to keep a client than it is to go out and gain a new one.”

Natasha’s story is a reminder that great businesses often begin by noticing everyday problems and deciding to solve them.

Supporting the Next Generation of Women Entrepreneurs

Women founders continue to face challenges when it comes to access to capital, mentorship, and networks.

Accelerator programs like The Boost Pad aim to help bridge those gaps by providing founders with the tools, knowledge, and community needed to build sustainable businesses.

Through structured programming, mentorship, and opportunities to refine investor-ready pitches, entrepreneurs gain the confidence and clarity needed to grow their ventures.

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we are inspired by the founders in our community who are building businesses with purpose and determination.

Their journeys remind us that the future of entrepreneurship is being shaped by bold ideas, resilient leaders, and communities that support innovation.

And we’re proud to be part of that journey.