"Construir um Barco é Diferente de Pilotar um”: Resiliência de Mulheres Empreendedoras sob Perspectiva Interseccional: https://doi.org/10.5935/rpot/2025.26059

Heila Magali  Silva Veiga; Kamila  Batista de Melo; Olívia Pillar  Perez Miziara; Rafaela  de Sousa Araújo; Maria Laura  de Freitas Andrade Telles; Mariana  Calixto Tavares

“Building a Ship is Different from Piloting one”: Resilience of Women Entrepreneurs from an Intersectional Perspective

https://doi.org/10.5935/rpot/2025.26059

Authors

Heila Magali Silva Veiga Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), Uberlândia, Minas Gerais (MG), Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7429-8124
Kamila Batista de Melo Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), Uberlândia, Minas Gerais (MG), Brazil https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1619-0346
Olívia Pillar Perez Miziara Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), Uberlândia, Minas Gerais (MG), Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5413-9484
Rafaela de Sousa Araújo Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), Uberlândia, Minas Gerais (MG), Brazil https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5604-9411
Maria Laura de Freitas Andrade Telles University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo (SP), Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7444-3507
Mariana Calixto Tavares Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), Uberlândia, Minas Gerais (MG), Brazil https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5610-1760

Abstract

Female entrepreneurship has become a fundamental pillar of economic and social development, yet structural and cultural challenges still hinder women's entrepreneurial journeys. This study examines female entrepreneurial resilience from an intersectional perspective, considering how gender, race, and class influence their paths. Resilience is seen as a crucial resource for overcoming barriers such as gender discrimination, financial difficulties, and lack of support networks. This qualitative research involved interviews with 10 female entrepreneurs from Uberlândia (MG), exploring their experiences and challenges. Findings highlight that while resilience is essential for business survival, its constant demand can be exhausting without adequate support. The study underscores the need for public policies and support networks to ensure a more equitable and inclusive environment for female entrepreneurship, fostering real opportunities for sustainable growth.

Keywords: female entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial resilience, intersectionality.

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2025-10-22

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Vol. 25 No. contínuo (2025): rPOT Continuous numbering/2025

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Empirical Research Reports

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