The woman behind MKC Photography, an eco-conscious home décor company, was able to create her dream in-home work and art studio, thanks to the success of her business.
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The Story Exchange is a global video project empowering women to achieve economic independence through entrepreneurship. By producing and promoting video profiles of successful entrepreneurs from all walks of life and sectors we encourage others to gain economic freedom, create the lifestyle of their choosing, and uncover their full potential.
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The Independent Life – Lee Ann Maxwell
The CEO of Vixen Vodka says starting up a business gave her an identity that was all her own, independent of anyone else in her life.
Ep.21: Restoring Access to Local Farm Food
Tatiana Garcia Granados started The Common Market to bring farm food to her Philadelphia neighborhood. Now she’s taking on the nation’s broken food distribution system.
The Independent Life – Luisa Alberto
The owner of San Francisco juice bar Sōw relishes the slower-paced, family-focused lifestyle she has been able to create because she is her own boss.
Ep.20: Reinventing the Wheelchair
MIT-graduate Tish Scolnik is using the power of business to give people with disabilities a new sense of freedom.
The Independent Life – Kari Warberg Block
The entrepreneur behind all-natural pesticide maker EarthKind says success in business has taken her to new heights — as the owner of her own plane.
Ep.19: Second Chances
Iran-born Fif Ghobadian created San Francisco fashion brand Road Twenty-Two to provide jobs for women released from prison.
The Independent Life – Fatima Khamissa
The founder of Spiritual Biz Moms, which offers life coaching, consultation and publishing services, says being an entrepreneur has given her financial independence in relationships.
Ep.18: Making a Difference with Foster Kids
With her nonprofit One Simple Wish, Danielle Gletow is bringing the joy of childhood to the lives of foster kids, one wish at time.
The Independent Life – Sandra Nomoto
The woman behind Conscious Public Relations says running a socially aware firm helped her connect with her true self after years of frustration with corporate life.
Ep.17: Women Helping Women
Kathy Brough and Anita Saville created Budget Buddies to help homeless women break free of poverty, aided by a sisterhood of volunteer personal-finance coaches.
The Independent Life – Katie Niemeyer
The woman who launched sports-accessory business Handana and, more recently, a foundation is grateful for the opportunity to pay her success forward.
The Independent Life – Jill Marcus
The female founder of catering company Something Classic says success has given her the freedom to foster her son’s passion for international soccer.
The Independent Life – Samantha Hodgkins
The woman behind workout wear company SparkFire Active says her business has brought new depth and dimension to her relationship with her daughters.
The Independent Life – Ranjani Iyengar
The founder of Pink Whistle Man, an offbeat stationary design firm, says owning her own business instilled in her a new sense of dedication.