The woman who launched My Kid’s Threads, an online children’s clothing consignment store, relishes having the means to show her kids the world.
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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 – Azra Khalfan
The woman behind Plaques by Azra says the company’s success has allowed her to show the business world the strength of Muslim women.
The Independent Life – Daisy Jing
The owner of skincare business Banish says the financial security she’s found through starting up lets her lead the work-focused, completely autonomous life she wants.
The Independent Life – Kymberlyn Lacy
The owner interior decoration and renovation firm International Flair Designs says entrepreneurship has allowed her to live a life free of debt.
Ep.16: Embracing Change
Hear how Houston pool-builder Kryshon Bratton has used the entrepreneurial “pivot” to stoke growth and create the work-life balance she wants.
The Independent Life – Maggie Hallahan
The female founder of visual marketing firm MHPV reclaimed her name when she started her own business.
The Independent Life – Tanya Chernova
This serial entrepreneur was able to travel the world and fulfill all her explorer dreams.
The Independent Life – Helen Denise
The financial security that Helen Denise gained by growing KnoWhen, her fertility aid company, opened up new professional and personal opportunities.
The Independent Life – Julie Crabill
The cofounder of PR firm Inner Circle Labs says leaving her comfort zone and running her own business has provided more freedom to give back.
Ep.15: A $20 Million Comeback Story
How Angelica Garcia-Dunn went from struggling to feed her kids to building a booming Texas-sized trucking company.
The Independent Life – Melissa Mendez
Running her own design studio has allowed this female entrepreneur to thrive professionally and be present for the earliest years of her son’s life.
The Independent Life – Katherine Krantz
The woman behind financial consulting firm Zenith Partners says entrepreneurship helped her discover how to comfortably assert herself.
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The Independent Life – Shannon DePalma
Running a successful business gave the owner of Shannon DePalma Coaching a new sense of confidence and self-worth.
The Independent Life – Judi Townsend
The owner of Mannequin Madness says running her own venture has made her a more self-assured – and more understanding – person.