About The Story Exchange

The women we profile here agreed to share their stories about why they began their companies and what they’ve learned along the way to encourage you to start your business. We’ve started with women in the U.S., Hong Kong and Singapore, places known for their business-friendly environments. We’re going to keep adding new stories from new countries, including many where women face much more challenging conditions.

We want you to respond by sharing your experiences, questions and observations. Use The Story Exchange however you want – watch the videos, exchange ideas in our online discussions, get inspired, and tap into the resources you need to start your own business.

Principals

Victoria Wang is a former banker and marketing consultant with more than three decades of experience in the financial world. As she rose through the ranks of corporate America, she saw very few role models or even other women to talk to at senior levels. By the time she left she wanted to find ways to mentor younger women and to encourage them down the path to economic independence.

Sue Williams is a film producer and director who started her own business, Ambrica Productions, in 1986 to make documentaries with an international scope and interest. Under Sue’s leadership, the company has produced awarding-winning films on a range of subjects, including feature-length documentaries about China for the PBS series Frontline and biographies of two American icons, Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary Pickford, for American Experience.