An Indian Entrepreneur’s Plea to Her Brother
After a heated argument, Gauri Singh wrote a letter to her brother which offers insights into the complicated nature of gender in India and is a passionate plea for hope.
A global video project empowering women to start their own business
Videos In The Spotlight
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From Refugee Camp to Successful Entrepreneur
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Joy Opfer: Woman Entrepreneur Turns Steel into Eco-Jewelry
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Immigrant Makes Peace, Near and Far
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Tips for Running a Lean Business
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Tell Your Story and Showcase Your Business
From Refugee Camp to Successful Entrepreneur
Nada Kiblawi was born in a refugee camp, lived through a few wars and finally found safe haven and economic independence as an entrepreneur in the U.S.
Joy Opfer: Woman Entrepreneur Turns Steel into Eco-Jewelry
Joy left her internet job to return to her steel industry roots and hand craft eco-jewelry, now worn by top celebrities.
Immigrant Makes Peace, Near and Far
In the coming months The Story Exchange will be joining the national conversation on immigration reform by telling the personal stories of immigrant entrepreneurs. Watch the first profile in our new series.
Tips for Running a Lean Business
Laura Zander, who started Jimmy Beans Wool as a hobby and turned it into a multi-million dollar business, offers advice on how to grow with limited funds.
Tell Your Story and Showcase Your Business
Join the 1,000 campaign and have your story featured on our site.
Knitter Turns Hobby Into a Multi-Million $ Business
By keeping an eye on the bottom line, Laura Zander has grown her tiny idea into a major success.
Breast Cancer Diva
Learn how entrepreneur Roxanne Joffe found an unexpected role model in a celebrity news personality.
5 Secrets to Work From Home Successfully
You’ve taken the plunge and decided to start your own business and work from home. Congratulations, you are among a very fast growing trend of American small business owners that are working from home.
Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs
The Story Exchange has curated a list of competitions and grant programs for women entrepreneurs. Find your next opportunity here.
Violet Lim: Entrepreneur Making Love and Money
When Violet left her job to be a matchmaker, everyone said she was crazy. Now she’s behind Asia’s premier dating service.
How to Be Your Own Brand
“People form an opinion of you within 30 seconds of meeting you before you even say a word.” That’s the mantra by which Sheila P. Coates has lived her life and founded her business BYOB (Be Your Own Brand).
Highlights from Women in the World 2012
We were very lucky to attend the inspirational Women in the World Summit hosted by Newsweek and The Daily Beast this past weekend.