Although women's entrepreneurship has its roots in history, it began to develop more intensively in the 19th century, with a specific focus on this type of entrepreneurship emerging in the last two decades. The development of women's entrepreneurship is closely linked to the dynamics of societal democratization and progress in gender equality, including access to education and the labor market. This progress provides women with a broader scope and opportunities to showcase their entrepreneurial skills and ambitions. While women entrepreneurs can be classified within the conventional definitions of entrepreneurship, their motivations, work style, relationships with colleagues, and environment exhibit distinct characteristics compared to male entrepreneurs. This study will concentrate on a comprehensive analysis of women entrepreneurs and highlight the specifics that make women's entrepreneurship unique. Despite economic literature emphasizing the numerous benefits that women's entrepreneurship brings, reality often presents challenges. Women who bravely decide to embark on an entrepreneurial journey face a range of obstacles, including gender-related biases, access to financial resources, balancing business and family responsibilities, lack of mentorship support, and many others. Alongside the analysis of women's entrepreneurship characteristics, this study will explore the key barriers women entrepreneurs encounter and offer potential solutions that could facilitate their path to successful entrepreneurship. By identifying obstacles and potential solutions, this study will contribute to a deeper understanding of the challenges women entrepreneurs overcome and provide guidance to foster their successful participation in the market. This paper presents an empirical study conducted in the Republic of Croatia, where participants completed a questionnaire addressing female entrepreneurship. The research among 75 participants in Croatia indicates broad support for women's entrepreneurship, while also recognizing the challenges women face, including balancing family and business responsibilities, as well as insecurity. Participants with entrepreneurial experience particularly highlight economic conditions and lack of support as key barriers.