A global video project empowering women to start their own business
 
 

 
The Story Exchange, MaryBeth Reeves, Scrapbook Mamma

MaryBeth Reeves: Scrapbook Mamma– Side Hobby To Main Source Of Income

I make custom photo books for those who want to do something wonderful with their pictures, but don’t have the time or the inclination to do it themselves.
 
 
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Nadine Cino: Tyga-Box Systems– Best Plastic Moving Box

We started our company well before "green" was the "new black" back in 1991, after getting everything we deserved when we hired the low-priced mover.
 
 
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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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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Jen McCarn: Caring Senior Service

The Navy gave me the confidence that I have used throughout my career to take charge of my own life and not be afraid of change.
 
 
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Gabriela Flores: Kirah Design

When I decided to become a social entrepreneur, I had 2 things in mind: how to give real job opportunities to talented artisans in Bolivia and how to create beautiful home accessories using only recycled or discarded materials ...
 

 
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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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Tenille Dixon: Girl Friday Services, Inc.

I initially started my business as a means to make money while going back to school for a second degree, but my love to help others and the ability to watch something grow that I was directly responsible for became my focus.
 
 
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Elizabeth Legere: Alexandria Pet Care, Inc.

Anyone who takes risks, pursues their passions (for business or not), takes time to honestly evaulate what makes them happy and eager to greet each day: those are my role models.
 

 
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Dawn Firsing-Paris: Dripsters

I started creating this product for my children. With the sticky, drippy mess of ice pops, I wanted something they could use that would save me a clean-up!
 
 
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Jacqueline Rivera: Pawfect Day, Inc

The disappointment of working long hours for someone and not being appreciated forced me to look beyond my situation. I was constantly drained and depressed.
 
 
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Arline Saiki: ONEdersave Products LLC

We started raising fish and accidentally found this product from Japan that purifies water using beneficial bacteria. We tried it, it was fantastic and switched to importing.
 

 
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Donna Haghighat: Shoptimize.org

I take inspiration from the many women and girls who have faced adversity and many challenges and managed to bounce forward.