The Story Exchange



A global video project empowering women to start their own business
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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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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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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.

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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.

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I love this story. It’s so inspiring. My favorite line in the video is when she says ‘Have I ever thought I could not do it? … NO!’Johanna Salazar, social entrepreneur
So much in the women’s sphere has such bad production value and design and your site is WOW.Amy-Willard Cross, Editor, Vitamin W
The Story Exchange is a great place to get inspired and to learn about the wide variety of ways that women are making a difference.Julie Weeks, CEO, Womenable
Your videos rock!Janet Hanson, Founder, 85 Broads
The video has given me a sense of urgency! It has reinforced my commitment; obstacles and failed plans should not stop us.Claudine Arcenas, a women's business center client
The Story Exchange is a great place to get inspired and to learn about the wide variety of ways that women are making a difference.Julie Weeks, CEO, Womenable
Thank you for the amazing work The Story Exchange is doing on behalf of women and entrepreneurs.Resa Kiersten, Vice President, SCORE
I think I’ll make a habit of watching one or two of your videos on days when my stress level is high and I need the comfort that can be found in shared experiences.Lisa Sorrell, Founder, Sorrell Custom Boots
What you are doing at The Story Exchange is truly incredible! I wish I had a lot of the information that you shared when I first started my business.Bianca King, Founder, Seven5 Seven3 Marketing Group
I love the site. I’ve sent it along to a few of my friends and we have all decided we want to be entrepreneurs!Laura Azevedo, Associate Director, Filmmakers Collaborative
I am most impressed by what you are doing.Roxanne Joffe, Founder, Cap Brand Marketing
You are providing a wonderful service and opportunity to women business owners.Sherman Blosser, Director, Women's Business Center of Southern Alabama
Great job featuring the stories of women entrepreneurs changing the world! These dynamite women are an inspiration to us all.Mercado Global, a social enterprise
The videos made me feel very encouraged! It has brought me even closer to starting. Thank you!Laura Dandy, aspiring entrepreneur
You are doing great work.Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, Deputy Director, Council on Foreign Relations, Women and Foreign Policy program
This is terrific and we will make sure our graduates know about it.Nicole Levine, Executive Director, Women's Initiative for Self Employment
What you all are doing at The Story Exchange is truly incredible! I wish I had a lot of the information that you shared when I first started my business.Bianca King, Founder, Seven5 Seven3 Marketing Group
Thank you for the opportunity to watch these amazing videos of women who deserve to be recognized and promoted.Margaret Adams, Manager, Women's Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance
 

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