The Story Exchange

This Massachusetts wedding and event planner says that building her business was daunting, but the freedom and creativity she gained were worth the risk.

This Jordanian serial entrepreneur, who owns a biotech firm, a skincare company and a marketing agency, says business success has allowed her to lead by example.

Become a part of The Story Exchange’s ongoing feature telling real stories of financial freedom, personal autonomy and elevated confidence from women who’ve started successful businesses.

The founder of PiLLoveTalk, which sells home goods featuring inspirational messages, says starting up her online store has given her a new way of expressing herself.

The founder of Indian Concepts, a Goa-based women’s workwear company, says being a business owner has made the work week far more interesting.

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Pringle moved to the U.S. from England, then launched healthy sweets purveyor Cracked Candy. Growing it has given her satisfaction in knowing she’s a job creator and contributor to the American project.

The co-founder of online fashion boutique Birdsong has drawn energy from helping fellow feminist creatives thrive.

The woman behind Ink Forest, an eco-conscious screen-printing shop, became an entrepreneur after her kids were grown. The business has opened her life to new people and exciting experiences.

The best part of entrepreneurship has been meeting and learning from people around the world, says the founder of Love Travels. Imports, a seller of artisan goods.

The founder of eyewear company Alley and Eye says the pressures of entrepreneurship have pushed her to evolve professionally and personally.

Entrepreneurship has given the co-founder of marketing and branding firm Blended Strategy Group an opportunity to come into her own.

The female founder of design firm Odgis and Company has created the diverse work portfolio she wished for, while taking care of herself, her son and her team.

The founder of natural skincare line Be Green Bath and Body says entrepreneurship — and martial arts — gave her new confidence and flexibility.