Wangari Maathai: A ‘Mighty Woman’ Who Spoke Truth to Power
On Sunday, Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, died. Most people think of Ms. Maathai as an environmentalist, planting trees.
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Videos In The Spotlight
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From Refugee Camp to Successful Entrepreneur
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Joy Opfer: Woman Entrepreneur Turns Steel into Eco-Jewelry
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Immigrant Makes Peace, Near and Far
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Tips for Running a Lean Business
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Tell Your Story and Showcase Your Business
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.
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.
Immigrant Makes Peace, Near and Far
In the coming months The Story Exchange will be joining the national conversation on immigration reform by telling the personal stories of immigrant entrepreneurs. Watch the first profile in our new series.
Tips for Running a Lean Business
Laura Zander, who started Jimmy Beans Wool as a hobby and turned it into a multi-million dollar business, offers advice on how to grow with limited funds.
Tell Your Story and Showcase Your Business
Join the 1,000 campaign and have your story featured on our site.
A Few Good Women
Last week I went to Washington D.C. with Sue Williams and Victoria
Wang to present The Story Exchange’s recently completed videos and
website focusing on women entrepreneurs.
Carol’s Daughter on the Sweet Smell of Success
The Story Exchange spoke to Lisa Price, founder of Carol’s Daughter, a skin care business that grew from Price’s love of fragrance. Cheered on by her mother, Price founded her company in 1993 first by sellling at flea markets.
Can the Unemployed Become Self-Employed?
A recent posting on Bloomberg View caught our eye about the benefits of a state-funded jobless program in Oregon that is being used to help the unemployed start their own business.