A global video project empowering women to start their own business
 
 

 
The Story Exchange, Gemma Regalado, Jane and Philbert

Gemma Regalado: Jane&Philbert– Creative Outlet to Full-Time Business

Jane&Philbert was started as little creative outlet designing custom logos after I closed down my first freelancing business.
 
 
The Story Exchange, Sunny Bonnell, Motto

Sunny Bonnell: Motto — Bringing Stories To Life

We wanted to make a difference with the work we created, furthering the mission of inspiring companies.
 
 
The Story Exchange, Yemisi Makinde, YEMISII

Yemisi Makinde: YEMISII– Unique, Handmade Accessories

I wanted to create one of a kind handmade accessories for people who wanted to express their unique style and stand out from the crowd.
 

 
The Story Exchange, Velma Crawford, Veez Ties That Bind

Velma Crawford: Veez Ties That Bind– Creating Apron Art

Creating and designing aprons were initially only meant to be a hobby used as a means of healing and remaining focused during a time of a serious illnesses.
 
 
The Story Exchange, Danielle Inez, Pink Robin Avenue

Danielle Inez: Pink Robin Avenue– Designer Events Delivered

I've developed a new web application that will allow users to be matched with the perfect party theme.
 
 
Tanya Khanna, Epistle Communications, Design, PR, The Story Exchange

Tanya Khanna: Epistle Communications– Bridging The Gap Between Design & Practice

Traditionally, most Indian architects, designers and design practices have steered away from communication activities.
 

 
Karen Milde;Reframe Marketing; Marketing and PR; The Story Exchange

Karen Milde: Reframe Marketing– Taking Risks and Dreaming Big

My top challenge has so far been staying committed to being a business owner while a majority of people around me tell me to go back and get a job and say why are you working this hard.
 
 
Barbara Alink; The Alinker Inventions Ltd.; The Story Exchange; Medical

Barbara Alink: The Alinker Inventions Ltd.–Walking Made Easy And In-Style

Success ultimately is when people 'get it' that I am doing the business because I deeply believe that thousands of people can benefit from using the Alinker.
 
 
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Swati Vaidya: I Design

Reason for starting was very simple, to be financially independent and to be able to do what one knows & loves the most in one's own time.
 

 
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Angelina Sereno: Skybox Creative

I was in the design industry for 6 years prior to starting my own firm and wanted to do things differently...to create a fun company culture and ultimately to give back to world in a significant way.
 
 
Rachel Thompson

Rachel L. Thompson: R&M Social Media

I started R&M Social Media because I felt like I was letting my talents go to waste. I got tired of wishing and wanted to start doing!
 
 
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Amanda Aitken: The Girl’s Guide to Web Design

My goal is to smash a few key beliefs: that web design can’t be learned, that you need to pay thousands to a pro to get a site or blog designed, and that coding is boring and only for geeky men.
 

 
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Hanny Lerner: Young Entrepreneur Creates Fashion for Furniture

Hanny left her religious roots behind and parlayed her love of fashion into a furniture restoration company.
 
 
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Michele French: Michel French Technical Services

I was laid-off from my regular job almost 2 years ago, but during my tenure as an employee, I worked part-time on building my own business.
 
 
Calla Gold

Calla Gold: Calla Gold Jewelry

When I started out at 19-years-old I tried to dress older and felt a bit of a fraud in that I was so young to have employees and be out getting business.
 

 
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Karen Lea Belton: Beautiful Wreaths and Craft Creations

My biggest success is my unwillingness to give up on myself. Each year I embarc on making a way for my business to succeed.
 
 
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Sherry Burton Ways: Kreative Ways & Solutions, LLC

I was listed as one of the Top 100 Designers in the Washington, D.C., region by Home & Design Magazine, with five of my designs featured in their Portfolio for 2011.
 
 
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Melissa Patenaude: Apt No.7 | A7

I have a passion for building my own machines, failing, learning, innovating, growing. There is no greater exhilaration than to be "in it" and have to make decisions which actually have an impact.