“We can see the effect of what happens when you believe in someone – they can finally begin to believe in themselves.”
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
Kieran Canisius: A Career Finder for the Life Sciences
“I have grown to love the rollercoaster that is entrepreneurship.”
Kaveri Vij: A Wedding Planner Finds Happiness As An Entrepreneur
“Making a difference in someone’s life and making them happy defines success for me.”
Nasreen Sheikh: Empowering Disadvantaged Women in Nepal
“Our aim is to train marginalized and disadvantaged women all over the world with working skills to allow them to become financially independent and eventually give them a business plan to become a social entrepreneur.”
Bhumika Zhaveri: A Recruitment Hub
“We are helping eliminate wasted time, money and gaps in employment.”
Dana G Terry: Creating a Relaxing Space for Women
“So often we as women care for everyone else and neglect ourselves.”
Natalie Burrowes: Caribbean Dance Fitness Class
“I created a class called Soca’Robics in 2002 because I wanted to combine my fitness passion with my favorite music and my Caribbean culture.”
Nidhi Pant: A Platform for Farmers
“It was during the floods of 2013 in India, while spearheading the relief campaigns, that I realized that I wanted to drive the social change that transforms disparities into better, sustainable balances.”
Cathy Lander-Goldberg: Self-Expression Through Photography
“In the early 90s I was teaching photography to at-risk adolescents while working as a freelance photographer. I saw how they benefitted from self-expression in many ways. That was the impetus for opening Photo Explorations, a photography learning center for teens.”
Nikita Acharya: Leading E-Commerce in Nepal
“We want to empower more women by building more factories where they can use their skill, empower themselves, and live a more respected life in the society.”
Elizabeth Eichhorn: Allergy Friendly Catering
“I realized that there weren’t caterers or restaurants that knew how to fill this particular need, so I was determined to change that.”
Eden Fried: Leaving Law for Tech
“My time working on the web has introduced me to so many new people and ideas I never would have been exposed to otherwise.”
Rashmi Melgiri: Digital Help for Small Businesses Insurance
“We’re striving to make sure every small business has the option of getting quotes in minutes online, and working with insurers has opened that path.”
Rosanna Berardi: Immigration Law
“I love being a business owner because I am able to help my clients figure out how to live and work in the United States.”
Shante Cozier: Candles Poured with Love in Brooklyn
“I bought a DIY home candle making kit and realized that I was quite good at it.”