A global video project empowering women to start their own business
 
 

 
The Story Exchange, Valeria Pasmanter, Spare Rooms Buenos Aires

Valeria Pasmanter: Spare Rooms Buenos Aires– Helping Foreigners Find Rooms In Argentina

Tired of hearing the same complaints from demoralized foreigners in Buenos Aires, Valeria created a platform to make finding housing easier.
 
 
Carolyne_Kauser_Abbott_Edible Heritage Technologies

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott: Edible Heritage Technologies– From Food and Travel Blog to Mobile Apps

I get my biggest reward from a random comment on a blog post or a real human connection I make via social media.
 
 
The Story Exchange, Lucie Meisner, Hemisfery

Lucie Meisner: Hemisfery– Publications for Language Learners

Thanks to our publications many people are able to improve their skills and find a good job. That is the success we like.
 

 
The Story Exchange, Miroslava Dulova, Slovstart

Miroslava Dulova: Slovstart– Dedicated To Providing Translation Services

Success means to provide my customers with perfect services.
 
 
The Story Exchange, Terena Bell, In Every Language

Terena Bell: In Every Language– Supporting Translators Living On Every Continent

Being a female business owner is a lot harder than I realized it would be.
 
 
The Story Exchange, Shelly Ulaj, Women Empowered

Shelly Ulaj: Women Empowered– An Empowered Woman, After Many Voiceless Years

After voiceless years of allowing others to dictate my life, I finally had the strength to leave my husband – against the norm of my Albanian culture – and began a fresh start.
 

 
The Story Exchange, Ockemia Bean Friday At 5

Ockemia Bean: Friday At 5— Making Weekends Count

I started this business to offer a solution to overworked, vacation deprived individuals.
 
 
The Story Exchange, Becky Breshears, Plan Ahead Events Boise

Becky Breshears: Plan Ahead Events Boise– Knowing Personal Limits & Asking For Help

When the economy took its toll and I no longer was employed, I wanted to create a job for myself that I could be passionate about and have a lot of fun with.
 
 
The Story Exchange, Mary Gaerty, Green Skip Services

Mary Gaerty: Green Skip Services– Competition Encourages Creativity

Success is fulfilling, bitter when times are difficult, terrible when you loose a client and exhilarating when you win a tender or a deal or contract you had worked hard for.
 

 
The Story Exchange, Monica Penro

Monica Penro: Monica’s A+ Customer Service– Each Employee Counts

The reason I started my premier business was to provide more time for myself and my family outside of the traditional office.
 
 
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, Jamille Jones, Prosperity Ventures

Jamille Jones: Prosperity Ventures– Helping Others Gain Financial Independence

I have a big passion for people. I want the world to know that their lives can be everything they want and more if only they invest time and money into themselves...
 

 
The Story Exchange, Anette Svenningsen, European House of Quality A/S

Anette Svenningsen: European House of Quality A/S– Filling A Gap In The Market

I realized that people spend too much time looking for procedures and records related to quality management, environmental management and occupational health and safety management.
 
 
The Story Exchange, Bolthale Johnson, Johnson Enterprises

Bolthale Johnson: Johnson Enterprises– South African Immigrant Juggling Entrepreneurship With Being A Student

When I came to America I knew that I had a choice to make: either live an ordinary life or make a difference and become my own boss.
 
 
The Story Exchange, Atieno 'Ati' Okelo Williams, Home Buzz

Atieno ‘Ati’ Okelo Williams: DC Home Buzz– Don’t Rely On Someone Else For A Paycheck

Right after college, I began working at a public health company doing work that I was neither passionate about nor good at.
 

 
The Story Exchange, Tracy Brinkmann, Plan Ahead Event Western Colorado

Tracy Brinkmann: Plan Ahead Events-Western Colorado– Believe In Yourself

Happiness and success are imminent when you believe in yourself and not worry about what others think you should do.
 
 
Nada Kiblawi, founder of NHK Consulting

Nada Kiblawi: From Refugee Camp to Successful Entrepreneur

Nada was born in a refugee camp, lived through wars and finally found safe haven and economic independence as an entrepreneur in the U.S.
 
 
The Story Exchange, Daisy Adele, Alpha Zen

Daisy Adele: Alpha Zen– Challenging Yourself By Starting A Business

I started a business because I knew I had talents that were yet to be explored.
 

 
The Story Exchange, Audra Fordin, Women Auto Know

Audra Fordin: Women Auto Know– Educating Women About Their Cars

Being a woman in a predominately male industry was always a challenge but, being a 4th generation Fordin did have its advantages. I was born and bred to be in the automotive industry.
 
 
The Story Exchange, Nance L. Schick, Law Studio of Nance L. Schick

Nance L. Schick: Law Studio of Nance L. Schick– Learning The Ropes In Business And Law

It took me more than seven years to accept that I had started a small business that I really needed to manage with the same exceptional care I was giving my caseload and client matters.
 
 
The Story Exchange, Catherine Azmoodeh, Social Security Advisors

Catherine Azmoodeh: Social Security Advisors– Understanding The Social Security System

The Social Security Administration is the largest government agency in the world and is governed by over 2,728 confusing rules.
 

 
Jennifer Lesea-Ames, Fitwise Training, Sports, The Story Exchange

Jennifer Lesea-Ames: Fitwise Training, DBA Youth Soccer Training

In the midst of a children's obesity epidemic in the U.S., youth soccer is the fastest growing sport in the U.S., with over 5 million registered players.
 
 
Lizette Smook, Innovasians, The Story Exchange, Environmental Products

Lizette Smook: Innovasians– Consumption With An Environmental Awareness

Human health is at stake if we continue to consume the way we consume. The toxicity of what we do and the volume of what we do is not sustainable.
 
 
Stephanie Thomas, Left Hand Style, Clothing, The Story Exchange

Stephanie Thomas: Left Hand Style– Advocacy Through Fashion For People With Physical Disabilities

If we can design and retail clothing for pets, why can’t we design and retail clothing for people with physical disabilities?