“When so many pupils who study from my school go on to become great individuals in their personal and professional lives, it gives me immense joy.”
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. She is the founder of Edible History, a historical supper club based in Brooklyn and author of "A History of The World in Ten Dinners" to be published by Rizzoli Fall 2023.
Posts by Victoria Flexner
Suzanne Robotti: Informing the Public on Drug Risks & Benefits
“My goal is for every conversation with a doctor that mentions medication to include a frank discussion of potential risks and limits of benefits of that medication.”
Naghilia Desravines: Helping Women Help Themselves
“If you need mentoring, help searching for a job, building your resume, starting a company or maybe you just need clothes for an interview – we have your back. I believe in the power of women and sometimes we just need help to find it.”
Anita Mahaffey: Lightweight Sleepwear for Men & Women
“To be able to solve people’s sleep issues and give back to charity is my definition of success. We are trying to make the world a better place with every pj we sell.”
Neha Yaduvanshi: Management Consulting
“It is with this belief and determination to transform the way companies make their strategies, that I started my company Vastada Consulting.”
Kagiso Madibana: A Social Enterprise for Botswana’s Students
“We are the change we have been waiting for.”
Chioma Madueke: Study Abroad for African Students
“I define a successful woman not as a woman who ‘has it all’ but as a woman who has been able to have a bit of everything.”
Gay Wheeler-Smith: Pie, Just Like Your Grandma Made It
“We will continue to develop Legacy ‘Licious recipes and pass on the lineage to the next generation of our families.”
Marisa Lightfoot: Fair Trade Tea for the American Palate
“In my opinion, success is equivalent to happiness.”
Cindy Zakalik: Personalized Chocolate with Edible Images
“If I can make all this money for others, why can’t I do it for myself?”
Nadia Moolman: Re-Inventing Confectionary
“I was searching for products that I could give my kids that would be suitable for school, add to their nutritional intakes and be free from allergens and preservatives.”
Gail Kearns, Lindsey Moran & Denise Woolery: A Camping Cookbook
“Our definition of success is to be considered the go-to gals for entertaining in the great outdoors.”
April Rose Gedney & Barbara Corea: Making Something Old, New Again
“We started a fashion handbag brand that uses elements of natural or recycled materials.”
Inna Rosputnia: Investing & Wealth Management
“We want to make investing easy and easy to understand for ordinary people and to empower and engage women in investing and trading.”
Haralee Weintraub: Light Weight Breathable Pajamas
“I could not find anything soft and comfortable for sleep so I started my own company.”