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Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs

The Story Exchange has curated a list of competitions and grant programs for women entrepreneurs. Find your next opportunity here.

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The Best Things in Life Happen by Accident

It's certainly true that a combination of events, decisions and moments of lightness and dark turn a person's life into what it is.

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TSE Special Series: America’s Immigrant Entrepreneurs

We take a closer look at the stories behind immigrant women entrepreneurs and what immigration reform could mean for them and America’s future.

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Plan It, Fund It, Launch It: Resources for Starting a Business

Interested in starting a business or growing the one you have? We've gathered some of the best resources to help you in your business endeavors.

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The Story Exchange, Sabina Zunguze, A Gift To Africa

Sabina Zunguze: A Gift To Africa– Connecting African Artisans With The Global Market

Success to me is to satisfy that yearning that drove me to do what I do, which is to make a living while doing good for others.

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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.

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Time’s 100 Most Influential 2013: Afghani Entrepreneur Roya Mahboob

Roya Mahboob rises above death threats, fighting for women's empowerment and education with computers, access to the Internet and social media.

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The Story Exchange, Oumy Diaw, The Champagne Sommelier

Oumy Diaw: The Champagne Sommelier — Pioneering A New Tasting Grid

I started my business after realizing the void there were in the wine industry in term of proper brand management, selling strategies missing for Champagne category.

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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.

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From Refugee Camp to Successful Entrepreneur

Nada Kiblawi was born in a refugee camp, lived through a few wars and finally found safe haven and economic independence as an entrepreneur in the U.S.

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1000 Stories Spotlight: Alexa Stone Building Sustainability for Everyone’s Good

Alexa Stone started ecoPreserve to help companies be more energy efficient and preserve the environment.

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1000 Stories Spotlight: Shebnam Rezaei – Teaching Kids through Cartoons

Shebnam Rezaei started Big Bad Boo productions to provide kids from every part of the world with culturally rich cartoons that are both fun and educational.

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5 Tips for Entrepreneurs to Prepare for Equity Crowdfunding

Things you need to do NOW to ensure that you get on the first wave of money flowing into new startups, once equity crowdfunding is legalized.

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Harrison Ford presents Heather Taylor with the prestigious Combs Gates Award from the National Aviation Hall of Fame.

How Twenty Female Pilots from 1929 Guide Me in Business Today

Inspired by the very first female pilots, Heather Taylor started her own business and received the prestigious Combs Gates Award presented to her by Harrison Ford.

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Unable to File Your Taxes on Time? 5 Reasons Why Your Business Needs to Opt for a Tax Extension

CEO of the legal filing service MyCorportation.com, Deborah Sweeney, explains why, when and how small business owners need to apply for tax extension.

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Hillary Clinton Speech at Women in the World Summit

Hillary Clinton: Women Are Not Victims, We Are Agents of Change

Watch Hillary Clinton give a rousing speech at the Women in the World Summit about the importance of fighting on for the rights of women and girls in the U.S. and around the world.

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Women in Tech: Scarcity, Sexism and Solutions

Software engineer Jen Heilemann reflects on the stark reality of women in tech, their scarce numbers, the sexism some of them are subjected to, and how to change all of that.

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Lean In Sparks Push Back

Leaning in: It began, perhaps, with Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s December 2010 TEDWomen talk on why there are so few women leaders (which has now garnered 2.1 million views on TED.com and YouTube).

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2013

Mother’s day is fast approaching and we looked through the women-owned businesses in our 1000 Stories campaign to come up with a list of products that can put a smile on a mom’s face.

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In Business and in Health: Running a Business with Your Spouse

Going into business with the person that you married may seem like a great idea but it doesn’t always end up in happily ever after. Here’s what you need to know before tying the co-working knot.

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1000 Stories Spotlight: Music Basti Saves Kids Through Songs

Faith Gonsalves grew up with the gift of music and decided to pass it on and use it to help at-risk children.

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Sarabeth’s Pushing 70 with No Signs of Letting Up

Sarabeth Levine has added a new restaurant to her $40 million food empire and it all began with a family recipe for marmalade.

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Joy Opfer: Woman Entrepreneur Turns Steel into Eco-Jewelry

Joy left her internet job to return to her steel industry roots and hand craft eco-jewelry, now worn by top celebrities.

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Lisa Price; Carol's Daughter; Health and Beauty; The Story Exchange

1,000 Stories: Carol’s Daughter Started Beauty Brand From Her Kitchen

Lisa Price started mixing fragrances in her kitchen and created a multi-million dollar skin and beauty empire.

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