A global video project empowering women to start their own business
 
 

 
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.
 
 
Ann Mehl, Life Coach, The Story Exchange

Ann Mehl: Ann Mehl Enterprises– Coaching To Help People Expand

In 2005, I became a certified life and executive coach because I wanted to help other people expand their sense of self.
 
 
The Story Exchange, Brooke Stone, Brooke Stone Lifestyle Management

Brooke Stone: Brooke Stone Lifestyle Management– Having Extra Hands On Deck

I started Brooke Stone Lifestyle Management after experiencing first hand the difference strong support means to everyone trying to live life to the fullest.
 

 
The Story Exchange, Ann Raider, inStream

Ann Raider: inStream– Technology And Communication Tools For Marketing

Success is providing innovative technology and targeted marketing programs, with graphics that drive sales and build shopper loyalty for both retailers and advertisers partners.
 
 
The Story Exchange, Stacey Hawley, Credo

Stacey Hawley: Credo– Enhancing Women’s Earning Potential

If I can help one woman understand how she is perceived at work and how that perceptions influences her pay. Then I can help her change (or maximize) that perception to earn more money.
 
 
The Story Exchange, Gail Romero, Collective Changes

Gail Romero: Collective Changes– Global Mentoring Nonprofit For Women Entrepreneurs

We want to see the women who typically do not have the networks or the education find the resources and the mentors to grow businesses and jobs.
 

 
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.
 
 
The Story Exchange, Roya, Afghan Citadel Software

Roya Mahboob: Afghan Citadel Software– Providing Women With Opportunities in Afghanistan

To create jobs for recent graduates from schools and universities and to empower women through education and social media.
 
 
The Story Exchange, Brit Fitzpatrick, Mentor Me

Brit Fitzpatrick: Mentor Me– Technology To Facilitate Mentorship

I founded Mentor Me to provide a better way of matching and managing mentoring relationships. Mentor Me is technology built to help mentoring programs build great futures.
 

 
Niki Pitharide N.P. Baby Sitter On Call, The Story Exchange

Niki Pitharide: N.P. Baby Sitter On Call– Providing Quality Baby Sitters In Cyprus

I needed someone trustworthy to help me look after my newborn daughter. No such company existed in Cyprus...
 
 
The Story Exchange, Jane Smorodnikova, Likehack

Jane Smorodnikova: Likehack– Curating Your Own Content

I think my biggest success moment was when I've stopped working for companies. It was scary, but it made me really happy.
 
 
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.
 

 
The Story Exchange, Rachel Hurley, Musistic

Rachel Hurley: Musistic– Platform For Musicians To Collaborate

Two musicians and two former music recording studio employees have joined forces to build a platform for musicians.
 
 
The Story Exchange, Pam Cooper, Boosterville

Pam Cooper: Boosterville– Technology For School Fundraising

I have 20 years of volunteer school fundraising; I kept coming home to my husband saying "there has to be a way to apply technology to school fundraising."
 
 
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, Nicole Balthazar, Dyverse City

Nicole Balthazar: Dyverse City– Housing The Artists & Entrepreneurial Community

After graduating from college, I soon realized that there were very few career choices that were available for me to move into.
 
 
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.
 
 
The Story Exchange, Satya Ishaani Pandey, Glam Girl Naturals CosmeticsSatya Ishaani Pandey: Glam Girl Naturals Cosmetics

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!
 

 
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.
 
 
Rachel Malloy, Bunky Boutique, The Story Exchange

Rachel Malloy: Bunky Boutique– A Business Staple In Phoenix

At 25 I was able to open a business and make a significant change to the culture of the city.
 
 
Jennifer Graham, Cuddle Clones, The Story Exchange

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.
 

 
Stephanie Heinatz, Consociate Media, The Story Exchange

Stephanie Heinatz: Consociate Media– Storytelling For Good Causes

Whether working on assignment in my small, Virginia hometown, or in remote areas of East Africa or war-torn Iraq, I believed one thing – stories are the most powerful way to reach people and inspire change.
 
 
Jean Covel, Cupcake Castle, The Story Exchange

Jean Covel: Cupcake Castle– Bonding Over Decorating Cupcakes

I wanted to create a place where mothers could bring their children in and decorate cupcakes.
 
 
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.