“I was in a field I excelled in and had a ton of success, but something was missing. I wanted to make more of a direct difference for people. I didn’t just want to provide a service, I wanted to effect massive change.”
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
Mary Molina of Lola Granola Bar: Healthy, Nutritious and Family Made
“I now had a mission: create a delicious healthy snack, allergy conscious, and easy to transport.”
Funlayo Alabi of Shea Radiance: Skin Care Made with Love
“We love the close connection we have with our supply chain. As we grow and prosper, they grow and prosper.”
Angelina Bey of LeAngelle: A Mother Builds Her Own Success Story
“I was out of a job, and literally had about a hundred dollars in the bank; but I wasn’t out of hope and I didn’t lack skill.”
The Law Studio of Nance L. Schick: A Lawyer Carves Her Own Path
“I knew going into law school that I was a non-traditional student with entrepreneurial aspirations.”
Renee Lamb of Soulié: Bringing Beauty to The World
“I traveled with my husband for almost 2 years. We went all over the US, to South Asia and Africa. I met such amazing people along the way, and a sentiment I had long held was reinforced–the most powerful thing you can give to another human is dignity and hope.”
Nishika de Rosairo of dE ROSAIRO LLC: Attire for the Modern Woman
“The biggest challenge as a woman is recognizing that we actually live in a woman’s world. My challenge has been to address it head on and in a way that doesn’t place me in a bucket or a minority group.”
Wendy Bird: Financial Freedom for the Underprivledged
“Once you interact with women in developing countries, you can’t look back, you can only move forward in quiet perseverance seeking for ways to make their life just a little bit easier.”
Leanne Sedlak & Kim Brunton: All Natural Skincare
“It is our mission to combine glamorous products with all-natural ingredients so clients don’t have to choose between looking good and being healthy.”
Melanie Ledford: Holistic Jewelry for a Healthier Lifestyle
“People that face huge struggles but continue to move forward and face their fears and make their dreams come true speak to me. They show me that if I will just put myself out there and work, work, work, just about anything can be made to happen.”
Maggie Hallahan: Creative CEO Fights Gender Bias
“How can the creative community catch up to these consumers in terms of understanding the value of women-owned businesses? All of us at MHPV have been dedicated to finding the answers.”
Marjie Krupnick: An Invention to Protect Your Smart Phone
“I define success as a balance between work and passion.”
Roshni Baronia: Personalized Gifts for Kids
“When I am aware of all the challenges, dilemmas and roadblocks that a woman entrepreneur faces, I inherently have a great respect for every one of them.”
Kudzai Chaka: Finding the Perfect Housekeeper or Nanny With a Click
“Every day when I make the choice to push back self-doubt and move forward with driving my business forward is a victory.”
Kim Nimsgern of Casual Panache: Hair-Rollers Made Easy
“Initially I felt if this was such a good idea someone would have created it already, but after a lot of research I realized it just was not out there, so I decided to create it.”