A global video project empowering women to start their own business
 
 

 
The Story Exchange, Tamara Heber-Percy, Mr & Mrs Smith

Tamara Heber-Percy: Mr & Mrs Smith / Smith & Family– From Romantic Getaway To Business Idea

We realised there was a gap in the market for a boutique hotel guide, detailing stays that your friends would recommend, places that are truly unique.
 
 
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.
 
 
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Satya Ishaani Pandey: Glam Girl Naturals Cosmetics– Passion For Natural & Healthy Make-Up

I am proud to help women enhance their beauty using a better, safer, healthier alternative to their normally chemical-filled makeup!
 

 
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Jennifer Graham: Cuddle Clones– A Different Kind of Pet Cloning

I'm the type of person who has a new business idea every day and have always wanted to be an entrepreneur.
 
 
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Tess Hottenroth: ClickStartMe– Crowdfund Your Dreams

ClickStartMe began with a desire to restore the American Dream. People have become disenchanted since 2008.
 
 
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Elyse Petersen: Tealet– Connecting Tea Growers And Tea Drinkers

We are a diverse team with one common goal: to create a bridge between tea growers and tea drinkers.
 

 
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Shabnam Rezaei: Big Bad Boo & Oznoz – Education Through Multicultural Cartoons

We want to empower children by showing them great role models on tv who are not mainstream, who are from different backgrounds and speak different languages, just like them.
 
 
Azin Valy, Cityzen by Azin, Clothing, The Story Exchange

Azin Valy: Cityzen by Azin– Blending Architecture and Maps Into a Clothing Line

Your Name: Azin Valy Business Name: Cityzen by Azin Type of Business: Clothing & Accessories/E-Commerce Business Location: United States U.S. State: New York Website www.cityzenbyazin.com Twitter @CityzenByAzin Facebook ww...
 
 
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Lauren Reeser: American Duchess Company– Building A Business Off Niche Costume Shoes

Before, my partner Chris and I were freelance creatives, struggling with too-few low-paying gigs; after that single day, we knew this was our "big break."
 

 
Lisa Mann, Light Affection, The Story Exchange, Manufacturing

Lisa Mann: Light Affection– Entrepreneur & Innovator

I also started playing around with a product I developped and since I have always had dreams of having my own business I decided it was time to take the leap.
 
 
Laura Zander, Jimmy Beans Wool

Laura Zander: Knitter Turns Hobby Into a Multi-Million $ Business

By keeping an eye on the bottom line, Laura has grown her tiny idea into a major success.
 
 
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1,000 Stories: Home-based Business Offers Sweet Gifts

While there are countless options for finding a gift online, it can be challenging to find something that's fun and not too tough on the wallet.
 

 
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S. Bunzendahl & K. Hughes: Buy The Change – Fair Trade Through Trunk Shows

Kari and I founded Buy The Change to increase economic and educational opportunities for women in the developing world through the sale of their fairly traded, handmade products in the American marketplace.
 
 
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Bhavana: Aristocraft – Father Motivated Her to Become Entrepreneur

My successful market research for about 3 years have given me an insight about the market and I realised that there are smarter ways to start a business within given budget.
 
 
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Ali LaRaia: Marianberry Cookies

Landing another woman entrepreneur with a Wall Street background was the final piece of the puzzle. We developed a strong business model, established a brand identity, marketing strategy and launched our online store.
 

 
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Ann Adams & Liz Brensinger: Green Heron Tools LLC

Through our work as market growers, we recognized that there was a lack of tools that worked well for women. As public health professionals, we also recognized that this could impact the health and safety of women...
 
 
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Katie Hughes, PhD: Dance Yourself Fit LLC

I had an idea of how to solve my student’s problem with a new-to-the-market solution called Slip-On Dancers that transform your running shoes into dancing shoes in seconds.
 
 
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Trang Le: Kiddieo Mall

I’m saying goodbye to the corporate world to focus on Kiddieo Mall and be home more for my two kids.
 

 
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Alicia Vanderschuere: rosieMADE LLC

People seem to accept disparity, without really being conscious of it. Our challenge is to help people see it, and demand more.
 
 
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Jodi Goodfellow: Fashion Forward

It makes me happy every time I see new items posted on the website - because I realize that my idea is being utilized to help others Forward their Fashion and BE Fashion Forward!
 
 
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Haralee Weintraub: Haralee.Com Sleepwear

I started my company after breast cancer threw me into menopause with drenching night sweats.
 

 
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Marja Toan: ZweetSport

We are two best friends who decided that our wardrobes were suffering on the account of little, to no “REAL” hot yoga apparel. Thus, ZweetSport was born.
 
 
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Jana Francis: Steals.com

After 12 years in the corporate world, I was pulling out of my driveway after my third maternity leave ended, I knew I had to make a change to be financially free, and achieve a better work/life balance.
 
 
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Yvette Garfield: Handstand Kids Goods & Services

Yvette's experience in children's rights led her to create the Handstand Kids cookbook series with the intention to introduce children to the world through their own kitchen.