The prolific author turned essays about eating into thoughts about love and life.
Victoria Flexner
Victoria Flexner is the editor of the 1,000 Stories Project and more recently helped launch, 1,000+ Stories Project. Victoria has a background in food and history, having worked at Hall PR, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and the New York Public Library. Victoria is also a young entrepreneur — she is the founder of Edible History, a historical supper club based in Brooklyn.
Posts by Victoria Flexner
She Built The Agency She Had Always Dreamt of Working For
Milou Pietersz was “ghosted” by every marketing company she applied to. So she took matters into her own hands by launching Simply Media & Advertising.
She’s Been Crafting Copy Since the Birth of Business Websites
Susan Greene’s self-named copywriting business has been thriving for over 20 years.
Seeking New Adventures, She Started a Coffee Farm in Hawaii
Joanie Wynn is the co-founder of Kona Earth, a single-estate coffee farm on the big island where they roast and ship their harvests to customers throughout the U.S.
Her Superfood Powders Helped Her Son Regain His Health
Sylvia Ortiz is the founder of MacroLife Naturals, a mission-based legacy brand that’s been bringing the (powdered) good stuff to customers – and her family – for 25 years.
Meet Lena Richard, the First Black Woman to Have Her Own TV Show
Lena Richard was the original Martha Stewart, with a cooking show, a cookbook, restaurants, and even a frozen foods empire.
She Brought the First Escape Rooms to Glasgow
Zsofia Doback fell in love with escape rooms as a student who was home for the holidays. She launched her own, Riddle Rooms Glasgow, to bring them to Scotland’s masses.
Her Snack Company Provides Opportunities to Folks With Autism
Jennifer Weise is the founder of Bee Free, a line of gluten-free granola snacks inspired by her son, who was diagnosed with the developmental disorder.
This Culinary Icon Introduced America to Real Chinese Cuisine
Cecilia Chiang opened America’s first authentic Chinese restaurant, The Mandarin, in 1960s San Francisco.
Her Activewear is Designed to Keep You Dry – Even in Your Sweatiest Workouts
Joan Casali is the founder of Sweaty Tee, a line of activewear with mini-towels attached to help wearers tackle sweat.
She Built Bowls to Keep Your Ice Cream Cool – And Your Soup, Hot
Jennifer Godkin is the founder of Calicle, a line of triple-insulated bowls designed to ensure that every meal (or dessert) can be enjoyed at a perfect temperature.
Meet Madame Clicquot, the Creator of Modern Champagne
Veuve Clicquot isn’t just a Champagne brand – it’s also the name of a trailblazing woman.
At Her Craft Shop, Kids Are Empowered to Express Themselves
Robin Brackbill is the founder of Fabby-Do, an arts-and-crafts cafe for children where imagination is encouraged.
Meet Julia Child, the Not So French, French Chef
The California native brought French recipes into American homes through her iconic cookbook and much loved cooking show.
How ‘Trees and Seas’ Inspire This Entrepreneur’s Stationery Stock
Traci Bixby is the founder of artsy greeting card and prints company Mossy Blue Paper Studio.