IRVINE, CA, June 30, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Rieva Lesonsky has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Lesonsky has established herself as a prominent figure in the realm of small business and entrepreneurship. As the president of Small Business Currents LLC, a position she has held since 2008, she is deeply involved in the day-to-day operations, including managing communications and contributing to various publications, such as Forbes.com. Her expertise in small businesses and entrepreneurship is widely recognized, and she has been a prominent contributor to the field for over four decades.

Ms. Lesonsky's career began at Doubleday and Company, where she served as a junior research analyst from 1975 to 1978. She then transitioned to Entrepreneur Magazine, where she spent 25 years, ultimately becoming the senior vice president and editorial director. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in expanding the magazine's reach and influence, which led to significant sales increases. Her efforts were recognized with the prestigious Lou Campinelli Award from SCORE for her outstanding service to small businesses.

In addition to her work with Small Business Currents LLC, Ms. Lesonsky founded GrowBiz Media in 2008, where she served as chief executive officer and president until 2024. Her contributions extend beyond her own ventures to being a contributing writer for AllBusiness.com since 2008 and SmallBizTrends.com from 2009 to 2024. Her writing has also appeared on platforms such as Bank of America, AT&T, Huffington Post Small Business and Microsoft Corporation.

Ms. Lesonsky's educational background laid a strong foundation for her successful career. She earned a Bachelor of Journalism in broadcast journalism from the University of Missouri in 1974. Her early involvement as secretary of the student council during her high school years sparked her interest in journalism, leading her to pursue a path that would allow her to make a significant impact through storytelling and advocacy.

Making valuable contributions as an author, Ms. Lesonsky is very proud of co-authoring "Lessons from the Great Recession" in 2012 and authoring "Start Your Own Business" in 2005. As the first female editor of General Business Magazine, another woman's doubt about her success only fueled her determination to thrive in a male-dominated field.

Her contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including accolades from the Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization, regional awards from the SBA for Media Advocate and Women in Business Advocate and induction into the Business Journalist Hall of Fame.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Ms. Lesonsky enjoys watching baseball as a devoted Yankees fan and has been an avid reader since childhood. Looking ahead, she remains committed to advocating for small businesses. She also aims to inspire the younger generation to embrace entrepreneurship as an inclusive opportunity, ensuring that they recognize its potential as a path forward.

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